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Demorest moves precinct for May, June primaries

News Staff
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The Habersham County Board of Elections and Voter Registration is moving the location of the Demorest Precinct. The change will take place for the upcoming May 24 General Primary Election and the possible June 21 General Primary Runoff.

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Teen moms see real chance at graduation

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Completing high school might seem like a far-fetch dream to many teens who find themselves pregnant, but Habersham County Family Connection wants them to know that they have options and a degree isn’t impossible.
An Airlife helicopter landed in the middle of Highway 17 on Tuesday morning after a shooting victim needed immediate medical attention nearby. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/CNI News Service

An Airlife helicopter landed in the middle of Highway 17 on Tuesday morning after a shooting victim needed immediate medical attention nearby. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/CNI News Service

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Shootings cause chaos on local highways

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
A medical helicopter landed in the middle of Highway 17 on Tuesday morning to assist emergency personnel in helping a patient who attempted suicide. The patient was rushed from a local refuge ministry compound that is located in both Habersham and Stephens counties.

Search group set for Ciera

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The search for Ciera Locklair Breland has entered its second month, but family members are not giving up. Ciera, who is a native of Habersham County, has been missing since Feb. 24.
Nathan Dodd (left) receives counseling from licensed counselor Mark Beach. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Nathan Dodd (left) receives counseling from licensed counselor Mark Beach. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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A beacon in the darkness

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Nathan Dodd, a former football player and student at Habersham Central High School, said he began to develop the affliction of substance abuse and addiction at 14.
Nathan Dodd (left) receives counseling from licensed counselor Mark Beach. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Nathan Dodd (left) receives counseling from licensed counselor Mark Beach. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

A beacon in the darkness

Brian Wellmeier
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Nathan Dodd, a former football player and student at Habersham Central High School, said he began to develop the affliction of substance abuse and addiction at 14.
Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

News Staff
Friday, March 25, 2022
Celebration for longtime pastor at Ebenezer Ebenezer Community Baptist Church in Mt. Airy will celebrate the 32nd pastoral anniversary of Rev. Dr. Oliver Dorsey Sr. on Saturday and Sunday, March 26-27.

Stations of the Cross set for Good Friday

News Staff
Friday, March 25, 2022
Clarkesville First United Methodist Church will host a gathering on Good Friday (April 15) to reflect on the suffering journey of Christ. Jesus carried his cross through the narrow crowded streets of Jerusalem on his journey to Calvary.