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Shown speaking is David Chester, Assistant Head of School for TFS. E. LANE GRESHAM/Tallulah Falls School

Shown speaking is David Chester, Assistant Head of School for TFS. E. LANE GRESHAM/Tallulah Falls School

National Day of Prayer

News Staff
Friday, May 6, 2022
Thursday’s National Day of Prayer was recognized across Habersham County in all seven municipalities, starting early in the morning at Tallulah Falls School.

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Deputies train on mental health

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 6, 2022
Habersham County Sheriff’s Office trains its deputies above and beyond the mandatory levels to deal with mental health and related crises. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Habersham County PIO Kevin Angell said the deputies here stress these issues all year long.

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Bumpy roads in Cornelia

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Friday, May 6, 2022
The Cornelia Board of Commissioners asked residents to give them a chance to address speeding problems reported on Elrod Street before they vote to install the requested speed bump.
Members of Habersham Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) enjoy a day of hiking with their children and other local mothers as they build relationships in their community. SUBMITTED

Members of Habersham Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) enjoy a day of hiking with their children and other local mothers as they build relationships in their community. SUBMITTED

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Mothers overcome adversity

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Friday, May 6, 2022
Between working and taking care of children, it can be hard for mothers to not only find time for themselves but also others who they can share that time with.
Mt. Airy hosted its Cities Day festival Saturday to great success, with vendors, activities for kids and cars galore. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Mt. Airy hosted its Cities Day festival Saturday to great success, with vendors, activities for kids and cars galore. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Cities Day celebrated in Mt. Airy

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Mt. Airy hosted its Cities Day festival Saturday to great success, with vendors, activities for kids and cars galore.

National Day of Prayer is Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The National Day of Prayer will be observed throughout Habersham County by its citizens on May 5, 2022. A special observance for Cornelia will occur on Thursday May 5 at 1 p.m. at the Big Red Apple.

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Mt. Airy seeks new public works director

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Mt. Airy began looking for a new public works director Tuesday after receiving notice that Andy Turner intends to resign in 30 days. Mayor Ray McAllister said Turner was leaving to “pursue his own interests” and that the search for a replacement would begin immediately.
Kaitlin and Lucy Ellison sport new styles at the fashion show Sunday afternoon in Clarkesville. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Kaitlin and Lucy Ellison sport new styles at the fashion show Sunday afternoon in Clarkesville. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Circle of Hope raises money with style

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Members of the community attended a fashion show at Erin London in Clarkesville Sunday afternoon, convening for the cause of raising funds for Circle of Hope, an organization dedicated to aiding victims of domestic violence and abuse.

Deal to receive honorary degree

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Nearly 400 students will graduate from Piedmont University on May 6, during ceremonies that will include the conferring of an honorary degree on former First Lady of Georgia Sandra Deal and remarks by Metro Atlanta Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Katie Kirkpatrick.