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The Northwinds Symphonic Band will play a selection of patriotic favorites at its concert Sunday night. DWIGHT HUTCHINS/Submitted

The Northwinds Symphonic Band will play a selection of patriotic favorites at its concert Sunday night. DWIGHT HUTCHINS/Submitted

Patriotic Pops concert set for Sunday

News Staff
Friday, July 1, 2022
Bring the family and kick-start your Independence Day celebrations with the Northwinds Symphonic Band performing outdoors at The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center’s Gladys Wyant Performing Arts Pavilion in Gainesville for an annual Patriotic Pops Concert at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 3.
RICHARD MCCOY/Submitted

RICHARD MCCOY/Submitted

Longtime Mason honored

News Staff
Friday, July 1, 2022
On Monday evening, WB Larry Lynn, District Deputy to the Grand Master, presented WB Douglas “Pete” Raper with a Certificate of Achievement for 62.8 years as a Mason in Cornelia Masonic Lodge #92, F&AM. It came as a surprise to W. Brother Raper, and the Lodge gave him a round of applause.

Arrest Report

News Staff
Friday, July 1, 2022
The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at the Habersham County Detention Center for June 27-29, 2022. Names, ages and towns are listed as they are in the computer. Offenses are charges; guilt has not been proven.
A painting by Demorest-based artist Kenneth Woodall that is included in the contemporary art exhibition happening this summer at Piedmont University’s Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art. PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY/Submitted

A painting by Demorest-based artist Kenneth Woodall that is included in the contemporary art exhibition happening this summer at Piedmont University’s Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art. PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY/Submitted

Piedmont art exhibit features contemporary

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Piedmont University’s Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art will display an exhibition of contemporary art from the permanent collection through Aug. 18. The museum, 567 Georgia Street in Demorest, is open from 12 to 5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. A closing reception will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Aug.

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Bryson brings sweet sounds back to Demorest

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Playing alongside Gregg Erwin at Demorest’s Glorious Fourth celebration will be fellow North Georgia native, Steve Bryson. Bryson, who was born and raised in Cleveland, considers his music to be a “mix of southern rock, country, and blues.
Community calendar

Community calendar

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Ag bus at library Cornelia Library and Farm Bureau will be hosting a mobile agricultural bus on June 29-30 at Cornelia Library beginning at 11 a.m. both days. Celebrating 85 years of agriculture support The Habersham County Farm Bureau Office at 3995 Camp Creek Road in Mt.

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Arrest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at the Habersham County Detention Center for June 22-27, 2022. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.

Four more crashes on Highway 365

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
As is typical this time of year, the crashes on Highway 365 (also known as U.S. 441 North/Georgia Highway 15) are picking up. There were four major wrecks in a five-day span this week. On Sunday morning, two cars were totaled when they collided near Crane Mill Road.
Local artist Kristin Davis (left) interacts with artists Ken Pease (right) and Charlie Dingle (center). BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Local artist Kristin Davis (left) interacts with artists Ken Pease (right) and Charlie Dingle (center). BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Hundreds turn out for local art show

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Hundreds from Georgia and across the U.S. traveled to Habersham County for local artist Sam Granger’s Art Fandango held at his remote, off-road art compound on Tom Born Road in June.