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New member of the family

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Proud parents Cody Chapman and The Northeast Georgian staff writer Amaris E. Rodríguez are excited to announce the birth of their first child, Sebastian Ruben Rodríguez-Chapman. Sebastian was born on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 2:58 a.m. at Habersham Medical Center.

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Beloved shelter dog living well

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Grado spent more than five months in Habersham County’s animal shelter waiting for someone to give him a home, but his patience could pay off well in the end. The beloved Habersham County shelter dog who stole many hearts here before being flown to a rescue in Connecticut is now known as Wilson.
The grand marshals for the Mountain Laurel Festival parade were veterans Andy Negra and Monty Smith. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

The grand marshals for the Mountain Laurel Festival parade were veterans Andy Negra and Monty Smith. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Mountainous start to summer

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The Mountain Laurel Festival delivered everything it promised Saturday, as folks gathered for fun, treats and fellowship. The parade, sponsored by the Clarkesville Lions Club, kicked off the day with vehicles, creatures and princesses of all shapes and sizes.
BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

ELECTION 2022: Results from Tuesday's primary

News Staff
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
   Habersham County Commissioner Jimmy Tench was re-elected Tuesday night without a runoff, earning 55% of the vote against two challengers to win a second term. There are no Democrats running against him November.
The lifeguard stands at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center have been empty during some scheduled pool hours lately as a lack of safety personnel has forced the pool to be closed early on multiple occasions. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/CNI News Service

The lifeguard stands at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center have been empty during some scheduled pool hours lately as a lack of safety personnel has forced the pool to be closed early on multiple occasions. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/CNI News Service

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County pool short on lifeguards

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 20, 2022
   Wilson Elder spoke at Monday’s Habersham County Board of Commissioners meeting to bring attention to a recent problem at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center.    “On several occasions, the pool has been closed because we don’t have lifeguards,” Elder said.
Habersham Central’s Anthony Thomas catches a swing pass in practice earlier this spring.

Habersham Central’s Anthony Thomas catches a swing pass in practice earlier this spring.

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Raiders get a spring test drive against Hart County

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 20, 2022
   Habersham Central will get a sneak preview of its 2022 squad at a controlled scrimmage against Hart County tonight at Raider Stadium.    The game will likely use the chains and the clock, but each team will get 10 plays on offense and defense before different squads of players are swapped in.
While the 1983 organ was restored in 2020, the First Presbyterian Church of Clarkesville will be holding what they hope will be the first of many programs to showcase the instrument on Sunday.

While the 1983 organ was restored in 2020, the First Presbyterian Church of Clarkesville will be holding what they hope will be the first of many programs to showcase the instrument on Sunday.

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Restored organ to make its debut May 22

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Friday, May 20, 2022
   First Presbyterian Church of Clarkesville will be hosting a concert on Sunday, May 22, to celebrate the dedication of their pipe organ, which underwent a restoration in 2020 that went uncelebrated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Piedmont University has run afoul of controversy with administration and faculty not on the same page.

Piedmont University has run afoul of controversy with administration and faculty not on the same page.

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Meeting unveils more of ‘toxic’ Piedmont culture

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, May 20, 2022
   Testimony given by faculty members present during Piedmont University’s special called session of the senate faculty last Monday – when a majority of faculty members took a vote of no confidence in President James Mellichamp – provides further insight into problems between the university...