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Drivers will be detoured around the partial closure of Old Athens Highway onto Level Grove Road, J. Warren Road, Old Cleveland Road and Hills Mill Road. (Submitted)

Drivers will be detoured around the partial closure of Old Athens Highway onto Level Grove Road, J. Warren Road, Old Cleveland Road and Hills Mill Road. (Submitted)

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Road closure Saturday for shelter construction

News Staff
Friday, November 14, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair Progress is being made on the construction of the new Animal Care and Control facility on Old Athens Highway, and the installation of utilities will cause the road to be closed for a period of time this weekend.
Emely Martinez (right) laughs while Superintendent Patrick Franklin asks Martinez’s family to stand up for an applause from the audience, commending them as well for their daughter’s hard work. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

Emely Martinez (right) laughs while Superintendent Patrick Franklin asks Martinez’s family to stand up for an applause from the audience, commending them as well for their daughter’s hard work. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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Representing her peers

News Staff
Friday, November 14, 2025
By Hannah Caudell When high school junior Emely Martinez applied to be part of State Superintendent Richard Woods’ Student Advisory Council for the 2025-2026 school year, she did so for the opportunity to represent her fellow students in Habersham County.
(Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

(Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

Saluting service

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Friday, November 14, 2025
Veteran Julian Clements salutes as the opening notes of the National Anthem are played at Wilbanks Middle School for the annual Veterans Day program held Wednesday morning.
Habitat for Humanity volunteer John Ott cuts flooring to fit into one of the new Habitat homes on the Clarkesville property. Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia is one of the housing nonprofits affected by the government shutdown, which ended Wednesday evening. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

Habitat for Humanity volunteer John Ott cuts flooring to fit into one of the new Habitat homes on the Clarkesville property. Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia is one of the housing nonprofits affected by the government shutdown, which ended Wednesday evening. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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Housing worries dwell post-shutdown

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Friday, November 14, 2025
By Hannah Caudell The government shutdown may be over as of Wednesday night, but folks who rely on government funding and assistance for their basic housing needs and loan programs have an uncertain road ahead.
A new concept plan was presented to Demorest officials during budget season. The new plan allows the city to keep the large post oak trees. (Submitted)

A new concept plan was presented to Demorest officials during budget season. The new plan allows the city to keep the large post oak trees. (Submitted)

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Demorest City Council saves trees in parking plan

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
By Zach Taylor Demorest City Council approved a new concept plan for a parking lot at its meeting Thursday, which would allow for the move of the Demorest Post Office into city hall.
Emily Woodmaster

Emily Woodmaster

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Woodmaster to work for city as contractor

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
By Hannah Caudell Emily Woodmaster is no longer the chief administrative officer of Baldwin.  On Thursday night, council approved an employee agreement between Woodmaster and the city to end Woodmaster’s city employment.
Tomochichi Chapter Regent Lynn McCollum (right) hugs World War II veteran Andy Negra during a special meeting honoring veterans. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

Tomochichi Chapter Regent Lynn McCollum (right) hugs World War II veteran Andy Negra during a special meeting honoring veterans. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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Honoring veterans

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair Music sharing the realities of war rang through the Sautee Nacoochee Center’s Community Room Saturday morning as the Tomochichi Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution welcomed veterans to its monthly meeting. Retired Army Lt. Col.
Georgia Department of Transportation will fund 60 percent of the relocation of water lines for the roundabout construction project. (File)

Georgia Department of Transportation will fund 60 percent of the relocation of water lines for the roundabout construction project. (File)

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City, GDOT agree on water line funding

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair The roundabout project at Ga. 197 and Ga. 17 is helping the city of Clarkesville with water line improvements.
The ordinance draft will be posted on the city’s website for residents’ consideration, and residents will be able to pick up a copy at city hall at 181 Larkin St.

The ordinance draft will be posted on the city’s website for residents’ consideration, and residents will be able to pick up a copy at city hall at 181 Larkin St.

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Cornelia to consider eminent domain law

News Staff
Friday, November 7, 2025
By Hannah Caudell In the final moments of Cornelia’s meeting Tuesday night, City Manager Dee Anderson mentioned two words that caused some tension among the commissioners’ audience: eminent domain.