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From left, Kesha Clinkscale, VP, Culture & Wellness; Demorest City Manager Kim Simonds; Valeria Lewis, Sara Black, Karen Phillips, Acute Care Manager; Jamie Mentzer, Angela Harpold, COO; Crystal Corbin; Samantha Ramey; Michael Armstrong, Director of Operations; Tyler Williams, CEO; Demorest Councilman Shawn Allen; Jeffrey Laird, Accounting Manager; Dee Dillin, Radiology Manager; Lisa Ferguson, Lisa Ferguson, Patient Services; Barbara Payne, Patient Services; and Demorest utility clerk Megan Chastain.

From left, Kesha Clinkscale, VP, Culture & Wellness; Demorest City Manager Kim Simonds; Valeria Lewis, Sara Black, Karen Phillips, Acute Care Manager; Jamie Mentzer, Angela Harpold, COO; Crystal Corbin; Samantha Ramey; Michael Armstrong, Director of Operations; Tyler Williams, CEO; Demorest Councilman Shawn Allen; Jeffrey Laird, Accounting Manager; Dee Dillin, Radiology Manager; Lisa Ferguson, Lisa Ferguson, Patient Services; Barbara Payne, Patient Services; and Demorest utility clerk Megan Chastain.

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Demorest honors frontline healthcare workers, first responders

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
   Demorest honored healthcare workers and first responders Monday with their own special day in the city.    “Day to day, we go through our lives not thinking about what these health professionals do for us.
Lindsey Sloan, one of the lead volunteer coordinators at the Lord’s Help Soup Kitchen, and Marina Long package to-go plates in a bag.

Lindsey Sloan, one of the lead volunteer coordinators at the Lord’s Help Soup Kitchen, and Marina Long package to-go plates in a bag.

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Lord's Help Soup Kitchen continues to help those in need

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
   The Lord’s Help Soup Kitchen is gearing up to offer warm meals to those in need during the last few weeks of winter.     Shirley Dillard is the volunteer coordinator at the soup kitchen in Cornelia. She has been involved with it since the beginning, or for about seven years.
Habersham Central’s Breelyn Carroll gains possession during a game against Gainesville earlier this season.

Habersham Central’s Breelyn Carroll gains possession during a game against Gainesville earlier this season.

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Lady Raiders kick losing streak with blowout win

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, February 25, 2021
   Habersham Central’s Lady Raider soccer team snagged its first Region 8-6A win Tuesday night with a 7-0 thrashing of Central Gwinnett.     “It was a good win for us,” said Lady Raiders head coach Jeff LaBarbera.
Logan Bogue congratulates Azzi Cervantes after scoring one of the Raiders’ five runs in the second inning of Wednesday’s game against the Franklin County Lions.

Logan Bogue congratulates Azzi Cervantes after scoring one of the Raiders’ five runs in the second inning of Wednesday’s game against the Franklin County Lions.

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Raiders can't quiet Lions' roar after big inning

Cody Rogers
Thursday, February 25, 2021
   The Habersham Central Raiders pitching staff struggled Wednesday night in the Raiders’ 15-5 loss to the Franklin County Lions.
allulah Falls’ Simeon Respress looks for an open teammate with Galloway’s Quinton Alterman defending.

allulah Falls’ Simeon Respress looks for an open teammate with Galloway’s Quinton Alterman defending.

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Tallulah Falls boys' fourth quarter rally falls just short

News Staff
Thursday, February 25, 2021
   Tallulah Falls’ valiant fourth-quarter rally fell shy Wednesday night, as visiting Galloway hung on 66-57 in a first-round boys Class A Private playoff.     The Indians trailed 51-39 starting the final period, then started chipping away.
Macy Murdock finishes a layup over three Lady Wolves defenders. Murdock will be one of the returning players looked to for leadership next season with the Lady Indians losing three senior starters.

Macy Murdock finishes a layup over three Lady Wolves defenders. Murdock will be one of the returning players looked to for leadership next season with the Lady Indians losing three senior starters.

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Tallulah Falls girls can't slow down Wesleyan in playoff loss

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, February 25, 2021
   Tallulah Falls’ girls basketball season came to an end Tuesday night with a 63-42 loss to Wesleyan in the opening round of the state playoffs.     The Lady Indians started the game without senior leader Katy Corbett due to a lingering foot injury, and her absence was felt as the game progressed.
Habersham Centra's Taylor Wade drives hard to the hoop against Douglas County. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Habersham Centra's Taylor Wade drives hard to the hoop against Douglas County. CODY ROGERS/Staff

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Lady Raiders protect home court, reach Sweet 16

Cody Rogers
Thursday, February 25, 2021
   The Habersham Central Lady Raiders advanced Tuesday night to the Sweet 16 in the 6A state playoffs with their 52-45 win over Douglas County in their first home playoff game in nine years.
This City of Demorest truck used to transport waste products from the wastewater treatment plant will need to be replaced at a cost to the city of nearly $39,000 thanks to its reduced insurance policy.

This City of Demorest truck used to transport waste products from the wastewater treatment plant will need to be replaced at a cost to the city of nearly $39,000 thanks to its reduced insurance policy.

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Insurance flap costs Demorest $38K; fire truck debate returns early

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, February 25, 2021
   Demorest City Manager Kim Simonds recently put full insurance coverage back on all of the city vehicles and pump stations after those coverages were reduced by a previous city manager.    The revelation was made at Tuesday’s city council meeting as potential surplus items were discussed.
Shown is a concept of the plaza view for North Georgia Technical College’s proposed wellness center.

Shown is a concept of the plaza view for North Georgia Technical College’s proposed wellness center.

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Proposed wellness facility to honor Ivester's legacy

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, February 25, 2021
   North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) in Clarkesville is working to turn one of former president Mark Ivester’s longtime dreams into reality, while honoring his legacy in the process.     The overall project is expected to cost around $5.