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Wilbanks tapped for HCHS Lifetime Achievement Award

News Staff
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Marlan Wilbanks, a member of Habersham Central’s 1979 graduating class, has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 HCHS Lifetime Achievement Award. Wilbanks graduated from the University of Georgia in 1983 and the UGA School of Law in 1986.
Donna Barrett helps students look through dresses at the Habersham Prom Dress Closet. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Donna Barrett helps students look through dresses at the Habersham Prom Dress Closet. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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Prom closet ensures no one misses out

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
It’s a night students will never forget, a rite of passage right before their high school graduation and Habersham County School district wants to make sure every student gets the opportunity to show up dressed in their dream prom-worthy attire.
Responders work the scene of a motorcycle accident near the Cornelia Burger King on Monday afternoon. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Responders work the scene of a motorcycle accident near the Cornelia Burger King on Monday afternoon. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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Highways littered with wrecks Monday

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
A Cornelia man was taken to the hospital following a serious motorcycle accident in the city on Monday afternoon. According to Cpl.

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County, table for two

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The crowd was bigger than usual at Monday’s Habersham County Board of Commissioners, as residents gathered due to their interest in two main topics – the courthouse development and the proposed tennis court renovation.

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Cornelia election conduct questioned

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Councilman-elect Mark Reed of Cornelia is being investigated by the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office after some city residents alleged he was campaigning too close to a polling place during the March 15 special election.
Author George Hudson signs a copy of his latest novel “Shep’s Adventures” for resident Audrey Davenport at Cornelia Library. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Author George Hudson signs a copy of his latest novel “Shep’s Adventures” for resident Audrey Davenport at Cornelia Library. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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Author brings young adult fiction book back to Habersham County

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Inspired by his grandchildren to write a book aimed at younger generations, George Hudson returned to Habersham County to hold book signings of his debut adolescent novel “Shep’s Adventures,” last week, with his first stop being the Cornelia Library on Thursday.
Dawson Zachery Ansley, 16, of Baldwin, and Walter Avery Camargo, 16, of Cornelia died when their car flipped multiple times after veering off a wet roadway late at night.

Dawson Zachery Ansley, 16, of Baldwin, and Walter Avery Camargo, 16, of Cornelia died when their car flipped multiple times after veering off a wet roadway late at night.

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Families mourn teens lost in crash

Matthew Osborne
Friday, March 18, 2022
The community is still feeling the effects of the death of two local teenagers in a March 8 one-car crash on Highway 254. Dawson Zachery Ansley, 16, of Baldwin, and Walter Avery Camargo, 16, of Cornelia died when their car flipped multiple times after veering off a wet roadway late at night.

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Clarkesville, Cornelia fill council seats

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, March 18, 2022
It took two attempts, but Clarkesville finally has a new council member. Habersham County native Brendon Ansley finally stepped forward to fill former councilman Steven Ward’s seat Monday after no one filed for the election through the entirety of last week’s qualifying period.
Circle of Hope’s Linda Shadburn (left) and Suzanne Dow (right) present the Circle of Excellence award to Jeff Herrin. LINDA SHADBURN/Submitted

Circle of Hope’s Linda Shadburn (left) and Suzanne Dow (right) present the Circle of Excellence award to Jeff Herrin. LINDA SHADBURN/Submitted

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Landlord honored for community service

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, March 18, 2022
Local landlord and owner of Herrin Community Jeff Herrin has been recognized by Circle of Hope, an organization which aims to support victims of domestic violence, with the Circle of Excellence award for his continued partnership and dedication to those working to recover from past trauma.
The old courthouse in Clarkesville may finally have a destiny after many dormant years.

The old courthouse in Clarkesville may finally have a destiny after many dormant years.

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Courthouse to become affordable housing

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, March 18, 2022
The possible fate of the former courthouse structure in downtown Clarkesville was revealed at a special called meeting Wednesday by town planner Lew Oliver, who requested that council vote to recognize the future transfer of the site from the county to the Habersham County Development Authority.