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The flags are up in Demorest in preparation for the Glorious Fourth. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

The flags are up in Demorest in preparation for the Glorious Fourth. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Demorest looking Glorious for holiday

Matthew Osborne
Friday, July 1, 2022
Demorest is making final preparations to host the Glorious Fourth celebration on Monday, July 4. The weather includes some chance of rain, but it is not expected to be severe enough to disrupt the festivities.
Jack Molnar works on a Habitat for Humanity house in Habersham County. NANETTE BAUGHMAN/Submitted

Jack Molnar works on a Habitat for Humanity house in Habersham County. NANETTE BAUGHMAN/Submitted

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Walls tighten for Habitat

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, July 1, 2022
Inflated prices and rising costs of building materials continue to complicate the efforts of nonprofits throughout the U.S. that seek to support those in need.
Representatives from Habersham County and its municipalities met Tuesday to discuss a possible Roads and Bridges SPLOST sales tax referendum. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Representatives from Habersham County and its municipalities met Tuesday to discuss a possible Roads and Bridges SPLOST sales tax referendum. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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County, cities hope to partner on road tax

Matthew Osborne
Friday, July 1, 2022
Habersham County is set to move forward with a referendum for a Roads and Bridges Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) after a meeting with representatives from the municipalities on Tuesday night.

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Piedmont committee includes trustees only

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, July 1, 2022
Piedmont University’s Faculty Senate Executive Committee expressed dismay after Chairman of the Board of Trustees Gus Arrendale released a statement declaring that only members of the board itself will be part of the search committee tasked with selecting President James Mellichamp’s replacement.

SCHOOL EMPLOYEES RETIRING IN 2022

News Staff
Friday, July 1, 2022
Certified employees Lita Barnette, ESOL teacher, Habersham Central Katie Brooks, 4th grade teacher, Woodville Pam Caldwell, EIP teacher, Hazel Grove Karen Carroll, SPED teacher, Wilbanks Luanne Cunningham, 1st grade teacher, Demorest Ryan Dukes, band director, Habersham Central Kami...
Krista Ivester is shown attending a Rotary luncheon with student Francisco Salazar. Her popularity and impact at the school was clear as she had been teacher of the year twice, county teacher of the year, and the local and district STAR teacher. SUBMITTED

Krista Ivester is shown attending a Rotary luncheon with student Francisco Salazar. Her popularity and impact at the school was clear as she had been teacher of the year twice, county teacher of the year, and the local and district STAR teacher. SUBMITTED

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Longtime teacher moving on to new challenges

Jennifer Ramsay
Friday, July 1, 2022
After two generations of teaching young Raiders, Krista Ivester is hanging up her nametag. The science teacher, who has a combined 30 years in education, has taught 9th to 12th grade at Habersham Central High School since the 90’s in a variety of subjects. “I taught pretty much all sciences.
Shown from left, Jacob and Joseph Barnett get help choosing their five books from sister Hayden and mom Haley Barnett. PHYLECIA WILSON/Submitted

Shown from left, Jacob and Joseph Barnett get help choosing their five books from sister Hayden and mom Haley Barnett. PHYLECIA WILSON/Submitted

Summer reading program

News Staff
Friday, July 1, 2022
Volunteers for Literacy (VFL) gave more than 500 books to children through their Summer Reading Program at Habersham County Schools’ Summer Meals Program on June 14.
Commissioners Ty Akins and Bruce Palmer discuss economic development with the public at Wednesday’s town hall. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Commissioners Ty Akins and Bruce Palmer discuss economic development with the public at Wednesday’s town hall. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Economic development covered in town hall

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, July 1, 2022
At a town hall Wednesday intended to form a greater dialogue with members of the community, Habersham County Commissioners Bruce Palmer and Ty Akins discussed various aspects of  economic development, a recurring and highly-discussed theme as the county looks to properly manage growth in the coming...
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Community Calendar

News Staff
Friday, July 1, 2022
Celebrating 85 years of agriculture support The Habersham County Farm Bureau Office at 3995 Camp Creek Road in Mt. Airy will host its 85 Years and Growing celebration from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 1. There will be popcorn, cake and peanuts for members.
YVONNE MARINELLI/Staff

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Catch me in Cornelia

News Staff
Friday, July 1, 2022
The Summer Nights Festival took place June 23 in Cornelia and will be held the last Thursday of every month through August. The event included vendors, crafts and fun for folks young and old, along with live entertainment.