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Piedmont University’s annual disaster drill will take place March 23. The event allows nursing, theater, and mass communications students to collaborate with local public safety agencies during a realistic disaster scenario. PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY/SUBMITTED

Piedmont University’s annual disaster drill will take place March 23. The event allows nursing, theater, and mass communications students to collaborate with local public safety agencies during a realistic disaster scenario. PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY/SUBMITTED

Piedmont's mock disaster set for March 23

News Staff
Friday, March 11, 2022
Piedmont University’s annual disaster drill – an elaborate, interdisciplinary training exercise that allows students to collaborate with local public safety agencies – will take place March 23. The scenario: Suspicious packages, possibly bombs, placed on the Demorest campus.
The DJI Mavic 2 can be used to aid search and rescue operations for first responders and law enforcement. KEVIN ANGELL/Submitted

The DJI Mavic 2 can be used to aid search and rescue operations for first responders and law enforcement. KEVIN ANGELL/Submitted

Sheriff's Office unveils new search drone

News Staff
Friday, March 11, 2022
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office has upgraded its Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) program with a state-of-the-art drone and new onboard flight technology. The drone, a DJI Mavic 2, comes equipped with visible and thermal imagery through a dual-camera system.
Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

News Staff
Friday, March 11, 2022
Retired Educators to meet Monday Habersham Retired Educators Association will meet Monday, March 14, at 10:30 a.m. at North Georgia Technical College’s Carlton Ramsey Dining Hall. There will be a Silent Auction to benefit March of Dimes.
Kathy and Jack Molnar JACK MOLNAR/Submitted

Kathy and Jack Molnar JACK MOLNAR/Submitted

Golden anniversaries celebrated

News Staff
Friday, March 11, 2022
Kathy and Jack Molnar Kathy and Jack Molnar are celebrating 50 years of wedded bliss. In May 1971, 2nd Lt. Kathy Monahan met 2nd Lt. Jack Molnar in the Bachelor Officer Quarters at Bergstrom Air Force Base in Austin, Texas. Six weeks later, they were engaged, and on March 11, 1972, they married.
TERRY STONE/Submitted

TERRY STONE/Submitted

Standing with Ukraine

News Staff
Friday, March 11, 2022
At LH Nail Salon on Highway 441, Terry Stone of Alto felt inspired to pay tribute to Ukraine by having her nails done reminiscent of the Ukrainian flag. Rose, the nail specialist, agreed and did an awesome job.
Farm & Lavish Marketplace receives its check with (from left) Brennt Cody, Cagney Meads, Brenda Williams, Heath Barrett, Alice Dover, Jessie Owensby, Sarah Higgins, and Jason Tanner attending. CITY OF CORNELIA/Submitted

Farm & Lavish Marketplace receives its check with (from left) Brennt Cody, Cagney Meads, Brenda Williams, Heath Barrett, Alice Dover, Jessie Owensby, Sarah Higgins, and Jason Tanner attending. CITY OF CORNELIA/Submitted

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Cornelia businesses awarded sign grants

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Friday, March 11, 2022
The Cornelia Downtown Development Authority announced two local businesses as recipients of grant awards, aimed to help continue growth and the revitalization of the downtown area.

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Habersham teens killed in midnight crash

Matthew Osborne
Friday, March 11, 2022
Two Habersham County teenagers were killed in a car crash in White County early Tuesday morning. Dawson Zachery Ansley, 16, of Baldwin, and Walter Avery Camargo, 16, of Cornelia lost their lives in the one-car crash.
The demand for certified truck drivers has pushed the need for increased programming at North Georgia Technical College. AMY HULSEY/Submitted

The demand for certified truck drivers has pushed the need for increased programming at North Georgia Technical College. AMY HULSEY/Submitted

CDL truck driving program expands at North Georgia Tech

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Friday, March 11, 2022
North Georgia Technical College will offer new additional classes for Commercial Truck Driving beginning summer semester 2022 to meet the increased demand resulting from federal and state changes.
Former Georgia football player Ben Souther signs his paperwork to run for U.S. Congress. Souther is one of four Republicans vying for the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde. BRYCE BARRETT/Submitted

Former Georgia football player Ben Souther signs his paperwork to run for U.S. Congress. Souther is one of four Republicans vying for the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde. BRYCE BARRETT/Submitted

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Quiet filing period goes on

Matthew Osborne
Friday, March 11, 2022
No candidates qualified to run for the open Clarkesville City Council seat with just 22 hours to go until the filing period ends at noon Friday. The seat was vacated when Councilman Steven Ward passed away in December.
Joey Ray works on a recent rendering, the latest piece in his extensive collection of abstract paintings. SAMANTHA RAY/Submitted

Joey Ray works on a recent rendering, the latest piece in his extensive collection of abstract paintings. SAMANTHA RAY/Submitted

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‘It takes me somewhere’

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, March 11, 2022
Fourteen-year-old Joey Ray discovered just a year ago the extent of his artistic ability – a hidden talent that awoke from dormancy and now gives him the ability to earn money with the stroke of a paintbrush. The current objective – earn enough to purchase a car.