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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

YVONNE MARINELLI/Staff

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.
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.