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Responders work the scene of a motorcycle accident near the Cornelia Burger King on Monday afternoon. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Responders work the scene of a motorcycle accident near the Cornelia Burger King on Monday afternoon. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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Highways littered with wrecks Monday

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
A Cornelia man was taken to the hospital following a serious motorcycle accident in the city on Monday afternoon. According to Cpl. Larry Ray of the Georgia State Patrol, Post 7 Toccoa responded to a request made regarding a vehicle collision at around 12:45 p.m.

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County, table for two

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The crowd was bigger than usual at Monday’s Habersham County Board of Commissioners, as residents gathered due to their interest in two main topics – the courthouse development and the proposed tennis court renovation.

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Cornelia election conduct questioned

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Councilman-elect Mark Reed of Cornelia is being investigated by the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office after some city residents alleged he was campaigning too close to a polling place during the March 15 special election.
Author George Hudson signs a copy of his latest novel “Shep’s Adventures” for resident Audrey Davenport at Cornelia Library. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Author George Hudson signs a copy of his latest novel “Shep’s Adventures” for resident Audrey Davenport at Cornelia Library. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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Author brings young adult fiction book back to Habersham County

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Inspired by his grandchildren to write a book aimed at younger generations, George Hudson returned to Habersham County to hold book signings of his debut adolescent novel “Shep’s Adventures,” last week, with his first stop being the Cornelia Library on Thursday.
Dawson Zachery Ansley, 16, of Baldwin, and Walter Avery Camargo, 16, of Cornelia died when their car flipped multiple times after veering off a wet roadway late at night.

Dawson Zachery Ansley, 16, of Baldwin, and Walter Avery Camargo, 16, of Cornelia died when their car flipped multiple times after veering off a wet roadway late at night.

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Families mourn teens lost in crash

Matthew Osborne
Friday, March 18, 2022
The community is still feeling the effects of the death of two local teenagers in a March 8 one-car crash on Highway 254. Dawson Zachery Ansley, 16, of Baldwin, and Walter Avery Camargo, 16, of Cornelia died when their car flipped multiple times after veering off a wet roadway late at night.

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Clarkesville, Cornelia fill council seats

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, March 18, 2022
It took two attempts, but Clarkesville finally has a new council member. Habersham County native Brendon Ansley finally stepped forward to fill former councilman Steven Ward’s seat Monday after no one filed for the election through the entirety of last week’s qualifying period.
Circle of Hope’s Linda Shadburn (left) and Suzanne Dow (right) present the Circle of Excellence award to Jeff Herrin. LINDA SHADBURN/Submitted

Circle of Hope’s Linda Shadburn (left) and Suzanne Dow (right) present the Circle of Excellence award to Jeff Herrin. LINDA SHADBURN/Submitted

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Landlord honored for community service

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, March 18, 2022
Local landlord and owner of Herrin Community Jeff Herrin has been recognized by Circle of Hope, an organization which aims to support victims of domestic violence, with the Circle of Excellence award for his continued partnership and dedication to those working to recover from past trauma.
The old courthouse in Clarkesville may finally have a destiny after many dormant years.

The old courthouse in Clarkesville may finally have a destiny after many dormant years.

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Courthouse to become affordable housing

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, March 18, 2022
The possible fate of the former courthouse structure in downtown Clarkesville was revealed at a special called meeting Wednesday by town planner Lew Oliver, who requested that council vote to recognize the future transfer of the site from the county to the Habersham County Development Authority.
New Band of Blue Director Jacob Weinstein takes a selfie with his former band members at Temple High School. JACOB WEINSTEIN/Submitted

New Band of Blue Director Jacob Weinstein takes a selfie with his former band members at Temple High School. JACOB WEINSTEIN/Submitted

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Something new, something Blue

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Friday, March 18, 2022
Habersham Central High School will be welcoming a new director of the Band of Blue, Jacob Weinstein, for the new school year following the retirement of their current Director of Bands, Ryan Dukes, who will be retiring next February.
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Real-life lessons

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Friday, March 18, 2022
Jahzion Rucker and Trey King, students from the Ninth Grade Academy, addressed the board along with Principal David Leenman, on how the academy’s focus on students has helped them succeed and overcome challenges to become better students and gain confidence.