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Murder hornets have not yet been found in Georgia. WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Murder hornets have not yet been found in Georgia. WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

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Identifying Georgia’s hornets can be murder

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
The infamous “murder hornet” species that made headlines in 2020 – officially known as the giant Asian hornet – is  an invasive species of insect previously alien to the U.S. until their discovery in the Pacific northwest just last year.

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One-third of rural hospitals at risk of closure within five years

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Hospitals will quickly have to figure out how to manage new trends in staffing and service delivery to survive, especially rural hospitals because one-third of these healthcare systems are at risk of closure within the next five years, said Habersham Medical Center (HMC) Vice President of Wellness...
The four-way stop in Clarkesville at the intersection of Highway 197 and Louise Street could be replaced by a roundabout in the future. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

The four-way stop in Clarkesville at the intersection of Highway 197 and Louise Street could be replaced by a roundabout in the future. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Folks unhappy about proposed roundabout

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
A proposed roundabout at the intersection of State Route 197 and State Route 385 is a topic of debate among some in the Clarkesville community, particularly the owner of Stoney’s Family Restaurant on the corner.
A diver from the Georgia State Patrol puts on his underwater gear shortly before first responders found the body of Mark Hicks on Monday morning. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

A diver from the Georgia State Patrol puts on his underwater gear shortly before first responders found the body of Mark Hicks on Monday morning. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Baldwin man found in Cornelia reservoir

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
A missing Baldwin man was found dead Monday morning at the Cornelia reservoir after first responders searched for him for more than two days. Mark Anthony Hicks, 50, of Baldwin was reported missing Saturday morning after a friend had not heard from him.
Longtime optometrist Dr. John Hendrix of Demorest is calling it a career after his 70th birthday next week. He has practiced for 43 years. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Longtime optometrist Dr. John Hendrix of Demorest is calling it a career after his 70th birthday next week. He has practiced for 43 years. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Seeing into the future

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Dr. John Hendrix will celebrate his 70th birthday on Aug. 3, and he figured that was as good a time as any to retire after 43 years of optometry. A graduate of North Habersham High School, Hendrix began his life in Demorest and came back in 2019 after a long journey.
Caden Griffis gives instructions to a swimmer during camp at Tallulah Falls School last week. E. LANE GRESHAM/Special

Caden Griffis gives instructions to a swimmer during camp at Tallulah Falls School last week. E. LANE GRESHAM/Special

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Summer swim team wraps first season

News Staff
Friday, July 23, 2021
Bringing to a close the inaugural summer swim league season, two dozen athletes celebrated with a shark-themed meet on July 16.  Natatorium Director Katie Ralston engaged the help of youth coaches and lifeguards to add a festive touch to the new swim facility.
Hailey (left) and Taylor Wade (right) have both had a spring and summer full of softball, playing with the Atlanta Crush, an 18u travel softball team. ATLANTA CRUSH/Submitted

Hailey (left) and Taylor Wade (right) have both had a spring and summer full of softball, playing with the Atlanta Crush, an 18u travel softball team. ATLANTA CRUSH/Submitted

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Softball never sleeps for Wade twins

Cody Rogers
Friday, July 23, 2021
After an entire school year full of softball and basketball games and practices, It would have made a lot of sense for both Taylor and Hailey Wade to maybe take a week or a month.