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Evan Boyd brought a team to work on his Eagle Scout project at Chenocetah Tower. From left are Steve Brinson (Evan’s grandfather); Connor Zboran, Nick Borgia, Connor Skellums and Evan Boyd of Troop 582; Marty Boyd, Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 582; Kenny Miller, Morgan Arnold, Sam Stewart and Issac St. Claire, employees of Carter & Sloope, Cornelia’s consulting engineering firm, who volunteered to help by donating a day of service to the City and to help Troop 582 with the project. MARTY BOYD/Submitted

Evan Boyd brought a team to work on his Eagle Scout project at Chenocetah Tower. From left are Steve Brinson (Evan’s grandfather); Connor Zboran, Nick Borgia, Connor Skellums and Evan Boyd of Troop 582; Marty Boyd, Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 582; Kenny Miller, Morgan Arnold, Sam Stewart and Issac St. Claire, employees of Carter & Sloope, Cornelia’s consulting engineering firm, who volunteered to help by donating a day of service to the City and to help Troop 582 with the project. MARTY BOYD/Submitted

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Scout’s project spruces up Chenocetah entrance

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
A band of Scouts came out just before noon Friday with shovels and spent several hours churning up the earth and planting a variety of shrubs at the entrance of the Chenocetah Tower, a project initiated by Troop 582 (Snellville) Scout Evan Boyd, who traveled from Loganville to make the project...
Land has been cleared for the future Marriott hotel near the current Hampton Inn in Cornelia. ROWAN EDMONDS/Staff

Land has been cleared for the future Marriott hotel near the current Hampton Inn in Cornelia. ROWAN EDMONDS/Staff

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New Cornelia hotel ready to break ground

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
After more than two years of negotiations and pitfalls, the new Marriott hotel slated for Cornelia is finally ready to break ground.
Josh Garrison and two fellow mountaineers pose for a photo on Aconcagua. JOSH GARRISON/Submitted

Josh Garrison and two fellow mountaineers pose for a photo on Aconcagua. JOSH GARRISON/Submitted

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It starts with the breath

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
On the mountain of Aconcagua in Argentina, the 60 mph wind swept across the vast and frigid landscape, lashing Josh Garrison’s tent in the night in 5 degree temperatures.
Fiona Gale plays “When the Saints Go Marching In” on the piccolo. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Fiona Gale plays “When the Saints Go Marching In” on the piccolo. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Music students shine in community recital

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, June 3, 2022
School of Future Arts founder and instructor Justin Freeman’s music students put their talents on full display last Friday at a recital held at Clarkesville Baptist Church.
The “My Mountain Moments” video follows a first person perspective through some of Habersham County’s best attractions. Shots in the video include nature hikes, wineries, and downtown activities. HABERSHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/Submitted

The “My Mountain Moments” video follows a first person perspective through some of Habersham County’s best attractions. Shots in the video include nature hikes, wineries, and downtown activities. HABERSHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/Submitted

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Chamber wins national award for tourism video

News Staff
Friday, June 3, 2022
The Habersham Chamber of Commerce’s promotional video, “My Mountain Moments,” has been given a Gold Telly Award. The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television in multiple categories, such as video production, animation, and commercials.
Daniel Rusk and his son Cainan work on one of the barrels that have become a family hobby. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Daniel Rusk and his son Cainan work on one of the barrels that have become a family hobby. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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A barrel of inspiration

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, June 3, 2022
Daniel Rusk said his sister and brother-in-law had delivered a first spark of inspiration before the art of whiskey barrel-table-making took hold and brought on a whole new vision for him. He says the whole thing really just took off naturally.
Superintendent Matthew Cooper (left) applauds Marlan Wilbanks on his lifetime achievement award at Habersham Central High School at a ceremony Friday. Wilbanks is the third such recipient since the award’s inception. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Superintendent Matthew Cooper (left) applauds Marlan Wilbanks on his lifetime achievement award at Habersham Central High School at a ceremony Friday. Wilbanks is the third such recipient since the award’s inception. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Wilbanks receives lifetime achievement award

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Well-wishers, school officials  and classmates came early to graduation for Habersham Central High School’s presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award for the third consecutive year.
Loran Smith signs copies of his new book while his wife Myrna greets and mingles with fans at the Community House in Cornelia. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Loran Smith signs copies of his new book while his wife Myrna greets and mingles with fans at the Community House in Cornelia. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Bulldogs’ Smith supports Grace Gate at fundraiser

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
University of Georgia radio personality Loran Smith made an appearance at the Community House in Cornelia on Thursday, bringing humor and his own brand of wit to about 50-plus people in attendance who came – like Smith – to support the cause of Grace Gate, a non-profit that seeks to provide...