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Snow and ice could not stop the COVID-19 testing site in the Habersham Medical Center parking lot. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Snow and ice could not stop the COVID-19 testing site in the Habersham Medical Center parking lot. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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COVID testing site remains open

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Habersham Medical Center’s COVID-19 testing site was up and running at the hospital last Thursday, open to provide tests to members of the community who believe they may have been exposed or experience symptoms associated with coronavirus.

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Hatchett eyes busy session for Assembly

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Georgia Sen. Bo Hatchett (R-Cornelia) has big plans for what could be a pivotal session for the General Assembly. “The political climate is still very polarized nationwide, so we are trying to focus on what’s best for Georgia,” Hatchett said.
Jessica Diane McNew cuddles Lamby, a lamb which suffers from limited physical mobility, at Winnie Penny Animal Sanctuary in Clarkesville. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Jessica Diane McNew cuddles Lamby, a lamb which suffers from limited physical mobility, at Winnie Penny Animal Sanctuary in Clarkesville. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Farm sanctuary for ‘unadoptables’

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Compassion for animals is more than just an avocation for Habersham County local Jessica Diane McNew.
Mental health has become an even-greater challenge during the pandemic era. DEV ASANGBAM/Unsplash Photo Illustration

Mental health has become an even-greater challenge during the pandemic era. DEV ASANGBAM/Unsplash Photo Illustration

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Schools put emphasis on mental health

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Recognizing how mental health issues affect today’s adolescents at astronomical rates, the Habersham County Board of Education pledged their support during the Jan. 12 Board of Education meeting as the district’s mental health specialists continue to work to reach students in need.
J.J. and his mom Ally Sosebee enjoy the snow in Mud Creek over the weekend. VICKI VINSON/Submitted

J.J. and his mom Ally Sosebee enjoy the snow in Mud Creek over the weekend. VICKI VINSON/Submitted

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Izzy freezes Habersham

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Habersham County was one of the hardest-hit areas in the region as Winter Storm Izzy ravaged the area with 6-8 inches of snow, ice and high winds over the weekend, knocking out power for tens of thousands for multiple days in some cases.
Habersham County Historical Society Executive Director Audrey Davenport, HistoriCorps volunteers Rick Brandau, Todd Cushman, HCHS guest presenter Doris Davenport, HistoriCorps volunteer Takia Gaylord, HistoriCorps volunteers Cyndi Brandau and Maggie Hayes-Cook, HCHS Treasurer Debby Satterfield, HistoriCorps Crew Leader Erin Crooks, HistoriCorps Project Supervisor Ariel Clark & HCHS Museum Docent Olga Vyrjikovskaia gathered for fellowship during their welcome at the Community House in Cornelia on Tues. night

Habersham County Historical Society Executive Director Audrey Davenport, HistoriCorps volunteers Rick Brandau, Todd Cushman, HCHS guest presenter Doris Davenport, HistoriCorps volunteer Takia Gaylord, HistoriCorps volunteers Cyndi Brandau and Maggie Hayes-Cook, HCHS Treasurer Debby Satterfield, HistoriCorps Crew Leader Erin Crooks, HistoriCorps Project Supervisor Ariel Clark & HCHS Museum Docent Olga Vyrjikovskaia gathered for fellowship during their welcome at the Community House in Cornelia on Tues. night

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Historical groups work to restore Chenocetah Tower

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, January 14, 2022
Volunteers with the organization HistoriCorps, a group dedicated to restoring historic structures and places throughout the nation, journeyed from states all across the U.S. to Habersham County this week, determined to restore portions of the Chenocetah Fire Tower in Cornelia.
Autumn Fry wanted to graduate early so her grandparents could see her walk. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Autumn Fry wanted to graduate early so her grandparents could see her walk. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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Student, 16, wraps high school early

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Friday, January 14, 2022
Autumn Fry will walk on stage during the 2022 Habersham Central High School graduation as a mid-year graduate at the age of 16, thanks to the driving force behind her motivation to finish early – her family.
The following public meetings are scheduled from Jan. 14-20.

The following public meetings are scheduled from Jan. 14-20.

Public meetings

News Staff
Friday, January 14, 2022
Habersham/Baldwin joint meeting Habersham County Commissioners will meet with the Baldwin City Council and members of the Habersham County Development Authority at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at Habersham EMC Headquarters in Clarkesville, 6135 Highway 115.
Justin Holbrook tends to seedlings at the nursery in his home. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Justin Holbrook tends to seedlings at the nursery in his home. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Farmers shooting for the Moon

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, January 14, 2022
Over the last few years, Habersham local Justin Holbrook has been clearing and tilling the earth on his plot of land in Clarkesville, where he plans to sow the seeds of what he hopes will eventually bloom into a fully functioning local business that he and his girlfriend Jessie Anagnos now call...