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Cornelia Fire Marshal Josh Hazle and his dog Chloe have been working together at the fire department for four years.

Cornelia Fire Marshal Josh Hazle and his dog Chloe have been working together at the fire department for four years.

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Cornelia’s firehouse dog serves as morale booster in times of high stress

News Staff
Friday, April 16, 2021
Who said “man’s best friend” has to be limited to one man?  Not Chloe. Even though she’s Cornelia Fire Marshal Josh Hazle’s pet, the 5-year-old border collie/australian shepherd mix is a friend to all she comes across.
HabershamJobs.com

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Habersham Jobs

News Staff
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Habersham Jobs is a collaborative project between The Northeast Georgian and Partnership Habersham. One of the key areas we focus on is ensuring local employers can find the best talent and workforce possible.
Demorest Mayor Rick Austin (left). Piedmont University President James Mellichamp (right).

Demorest Mayor Rick Austin (left). Piedmont University President James Mellichamp (right).

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Austin sues Piedmont board for retaliation conspiracy

News Staff
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The conflict between Demorest Mayor Rick Austin and Piedmont University has now spread to three pending lawsuits, as Austin filed a complaint in federal court Friday alleging a retaliatory conspiracy against him by school President James Mellichamp and the executive committee of the Board of...
Logan Hare (16) high-fives teammate Austin Jones (11) following a solo home run in the first of two games Wednesday.

Logan Hare (16) high-fives teammate Austin Jones (11) following a solo home run in the first of two games Wednesday.

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Late offense not enough to end Raiders’ slide

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, April 8, 2021
   Even with school out for spring break, Habersham Central’s baseball team was busy this week. The Raiders played five non-region games over the first three days of the week, and the grueling stretch closed on Wednesday afternoon with a pair of 6-3 losses to Chestatee.
Habersham Central’s Anna LaBarbera looks to find a shot in a recent home match. This weekend, LaBarbera will be participating in an ODP sub-regional event in Tifton with talented players from all across the state.

Habersham Central’s Anna LaBarbera looks to find a shot in a recent home match. This weekend, LaBarbera will be participating in an ODP sub-regional event in Tifton with talented players from all across the state.

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Olympic Development helping LaBarbera thrive for Raiders

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, April 8, 2021
   Although spring break is often a time for many athletes to rest their bodies and recalibrate for the home stretches of their seasons, that hasn’t been the case for Lady Raiders soccer player Anna LaBarbera.     Being out of school has been nice, but she has also been preparing to attend a U.S.
The old courthouse in Clarkesville will be torn down this summer to help encourage developers to purchase the land, which is owned by Habersham County.

The old courthouse in Clarkesville will be torn down this summer to help encourage developers to purchase the land, which is owned by Habersham County.

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Old courthouse could be torn down this summer

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, April 8, 2021
   After two dropouts by prospective purchasers in the last three years, Habersham County is planning to demolish the old courthouse in Clarkesville to facilitate the sale of the property.