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DYWANE DOTSON/Submitted

DYWANE DOTSON/Submitted

Gideons elect new officers

News Staff
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
The Habersham South Camp Gideons and its Auxiliary elected new officers for 2022. Gideons officers are (first photo, from left) Donald Davidson, Treasurer; Phillip Hunter, President; Dywane Dotson, Vice President; Dana McCloud, Chaplain; and Glen Thomason, Secretary.
Retiring Emergency Services Director Chad Black got a surprise party on his way out Friday, attended by many county staff, officials and fellow first responders. He is shown above as he walks into the trap with County Manager Alicia Vaughn at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Retiring Emergency Services Director Chad Black got a surprise party on his way out Friday, attended by many county staff, officials and fellow first responders. He is shown above as he walks into the trap with County Manager Alicia Vaughn at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

County says goodbye to Chad Black

News Staff
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Retiring Emergency Services Director Chad Black got a surprise party on his way out Friday, attended by many county staff, officials and fellow first responders. He is shown above as he walks into the trap with County Manager Alicia Vaughn at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center.
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.