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An Airlife helicopter landed in the middle of Highway 17 on Tuesday morning after a shooting victim needed immediate medical attention nearby. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/CNI News Service

An Airlife helicopter landed in the middle of Highway 17 on Tuesday morning after a shooting victim needed immediate medical attention nearby. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/CNI News Service

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Shootings cause chaos on local highways

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
A medical helicopter landed in the middle of Highway 17 on Tuesday morning to assist emergency personnel in helping a patient who attempted suicide. The patient was rushed from a local refuge ministry compound that is located in both Habersham and Stephens counties.

Search group set for Ciera

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The search for Ciera Locklair Breland has entered its second month, but family members are not giving up. Ciera, who is a native of Habersham County, has been missing since Feb. 24.
Nathan Dodd (left) receives counseling from licensed counselor Mark Beach. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Nathan Dodd (left) receives counseling from licensed counselor Mark Beach. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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A beacon in the darkness

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Nathan Dodd, a former football player and student at Habersham Central High School, said he began to develop the affliction of substance abuse and addiction at 14.
Nathan Dodd (left) receives counseling from licensed counselor Mark Beach. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Nathan Dodd (left) receives counseling from licensed counselor Mark Beach. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

A beacon in the darkness

Brian Wellmeier
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Nathan Dodd, a former football player and student at Habersham Central High School, said he began to develop the affliction of substance abuse and addiction at 14.
HABERSHAM COMMUNITY THEATER/Submitted

HABERSHAM COMMUNITY THEATER/Submitted

Narnia, to arms!

News Staff
Friday, March 25, 2022
Every kingdom needeth an armorer ... even Narnia! The knights at Piedmont Metal Processing (From left) Josh Peeks, Jessie Higgins, Jacob Holbrook, Jeff Ferguson (owner), and A.J.
Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

News Staff
Friday, March 25, 2022
Celebration for longtime pastor at Ebenezer Ebenezer Community Baptist Church in Mt. Airy will celebrate the 32nd pastoral anniversary of Rev. Dr. Oliver Dorsey Sr. on Saturday and Sunday, March 26-27. The appreciation reception will be from 1-3 p.m.

Stations of the Cross set for Good Friday

News Staff
Friday, March 25, 2022
Clarkesville First United Methodist Church will host a gathering on Good Friday (April 15) to reflect on the suffering journey of Christ. Jesus carried his cross through the narrow crowded streets of Jerusalem on his journey to Calvary.
First responders try to assess the condition of the driver after an accident on J. Warren Road on Wednesday afternoon. SGT. DANIEL SEELEy/Submitted

First responders try to assess the condition of the driver after an accident on J. Warren Road on Wednesday afternoon. SGT. DANIEL SEELEy/Submitted

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Habersham Central High School student injured in midday wreck

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, March 25, 2022
Habersham Central High School student Miguel Martinez, 17, of Cornelia, sustained injuries in a single-vehicle wreck Wednesday on J. Warren Road.

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Roxie Barron resigns from Clarkesville Council

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, March 25, 2022
Clarkesville Councilwoman Roxie Barron has submitted her resignation to the city, effective March 16, citing a decision to move to Florida to be closer to her family, including her grandchildren. “My daughter and grandchildren are here in Florida,” Barron said. “It’s time.