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‘A good and kind man’

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Steven Ward’s legacy of love and friendship lives on far beyond his four years as a Clarkesville City Councilman. Ward died unexpectedly Saturday at Habersham Medical Center after a heart attack, according to Habersham County Coroner Kasey McEntire.
Habersham County first responders assess the wreckage of a car that veered off Old Cleveland Road. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham County first responders assess the wreckage of a car that veered off Old Cleveland Road. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Fatal crash on Old Cleveland Road

News Staff
Friday, December 10, 2021
   A high-speed crash on Old Cleveland Road killed the driver and left first responders searching for any other possible victims, though no one else was found.
Shop local this holiday season to support our local economy!

Shop local this holiday season to support our local economy!

Shop Local Contests

News Staff
Saturday, December 4, 2021
Have you been keeping up with our Shop Local contests going on? Shop Local Coloring Contest The deadline for our Shop Local coloring contest has been extended!  There will be winners selected from three age groups, 3-5 years old, 6-9 years old and 10-12 years old.
Students in the CAMP program work together to collectively improve their academic opportunities. UNG/Submitted

Students in the CAMP program work together to collectively improve their academic opportunities. UNG/Submitted

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CAMP helps Habersham County’s migrant students

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, December 3, 2021
Becky Cruz, the enrollment coordinator at the University of North Georgia, has had a major role in recruiting migrant students in Habersham County for several years.
Public meetings

Public meetings

Public meetings

News Staff
Friday, December 3, 2021
Cornelia City Commission 6 p.m. regular meeting Monday, Dec. 6, at City Hall, 181 Larkin St. Workshop at 5 p.m. Clarkesville City Council 6 p.m. regular meeting Monday, Dec. 6, at Clarkesville City Hall, Washington Street. Mt. Airy Town Council 7 p.m. regular meeting Monday, Dec.
Henlee Jo Wilson and Karli Holcomb embrace one another in the spirit of Christmas at Demorest’s holiday event Wednesday night. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Henlee Jo Wilson and Karli Holcomb embrace one another in the spirit of Christmas at Demorest’s holiday event Wednesday night. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Demorest kicks off Habersham’s week of Christmas celebrations

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, December 3, 2021
Residents gathered Wednesday to celebrate the holiday season in downtown Demorest, where a crowd of dozens sang Christmas carols and prayed as a community.

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Akins elected to county commission

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 3, 2021
It took 28 extra days, but Ty Akins was elected Tuesday as the new Habersham County Commissioner for District 5. The election will be officially certified today, but it is unlikely to change the outcome of the scantily attended runoff that included the participation of just 4.