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Clarkesville city manager resigns

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
By Samantha SinclairMore leadership changes are coming to the city of Clarkesville.City Manager Keith Dickerson’s last day with the city is Feb. 20.He is the sole finalist for the city administrator position in McDonough, where Dickerson spent 15 years before coming to Clarkesville to be its city...
Keith Dickerson

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Dickerson leaving Clarkesville

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Monday, February 2, 2026
Mayor Franklin Brown announced at the end of the Clarkesville City Council meeting Monday night that City Manager Keith Dickerson would be leaving the city and returning to McDonough. His last day will be Feb. 20.Dickerson has been the city manager since January 2020.
Habersham Cunty Sheriff's Office

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Deputy responsible for crash on Pea Ridge Road

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Friday, January 30, 2026
By Hannah CaudellOn Jan. 22, a Habersham County Sheriff’s Office deputy crashed into a motorist who was driving through a green light on the intersection of Pea Ridge Road and Ga. 384/Duncan Bridge Road.
Keith Cook, owner of Cook Construction, explains to community residents and stakeholders details about the potential Duncan Bridge Road project. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

Keith Cook, owner of Cook Construction, explains to community residents and stakeholders details about the potential Duncan Bridge Road project. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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Cook Construction hosts town hall

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Friday, January 30, 2026
By Hannah CaudellOn Tuesday night, Baldwin and county residents packed into Baldwin’s City Hall Community Room to ask Cook Construction representatives directly what their plans are for the 88-acre property they are trying to annex into the city.For two hours, Baldwin residents and folks who border...
Food Factory’s Lisa Short scoops food on a plate for a lineman Wednesday night. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

Food Factory’s Lisa Short scoops food on a plate for a lineman Wednesday night. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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School opens for linemen meals

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Friday, January 30, 2026
By Samantha SinclairSchools may have been closed this week, but Clarkesville Elementary was open to help serve linemen meals.Habersham County Schools Superintendent Patrick Franklin called and worked with Habersham EMC President and CEO Bryan Ferguson last week to use the school building to serve...
Paul Shirley, “The Propane Man,” fills up propane tanks with ease after helping distribute more than 8,000 gallons of propane at Ace Hardware in Cornelia over the past two weeks. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

Paul Shirley, “The Propane Man,” fills up propane tanks with ease after helping distribute more than 8,000 gallons of propane at Ace Hardware in Cornelia over the past two weeks. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

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More winter weather incoming

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Friday, January 30, 2026
By Zach TaylorMore winter weather is expected to impact Habersham County, as the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Watch for the Northeast Georgia region, preparing for a bomb cyclone system as more Arctic air sweeps down, spins and collides with warm Gulf air.Wintry weather,...
Olivia Schapansky

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Newspaper gets new marketing specialist

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Olivia Schapansky has joined The Northeast Georgian as its newest marketing specialist.“We’re excited to bring Olivia on board as a marketing specialist,” Publisher Keith Barlow said.
From left, Jacob Ramey and Kaleb Adams are named the STAR Students of Habersham Central High School for 2026. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

From left, Jacob Ramey and Kaleb Adams are named the STAR Students of Habersham Central High School for 2026. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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Habersham Central High names two STAR Students

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
By Hannah CaudellFor the third time in Habersham Central history, two students were named STAR Students in a single year.Kaleb Adams and Jacob Ramey tied this year for the spot at the top with matching SAT scores and a place in the top 10 percent of this year’s graduating class.
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Responders get free meals at Wolf Creek

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
By Samantha SinclairWolf Creek BBQ opened its doors Sunday to thank a special group of people — first responders.And, the meals were on the house.Owner Mike Roberson said he’s been providing meals to first responders during storms like the one this weekend for about eight years.“That’s just what we...