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Left to right are Piedmont University students Caitlyn Worthy and Allison Cole at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center

Left to right are Piedmont University students Caitlyn Worthy and Allison Cole at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center

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Piedmont students administer COVID-19 vaccines to Habersham County community

News Staff
Friday, April 16, 2021
Not everyone can say they played a role in trying to bring an end to a global pandemic, but Allison Cole and Caitlyn Worthy are two of the nearly 65 Piedmont University nursing students who’ve had the opportunity to do exactly that.

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New bill could affect Clarkesville liquor sales

News Staff
Friday, April 16, 2021
The Clarkesville City Council discussed on Monday how Senate Bill 145 will impact its future alcohol sales.  The bill modifies the requirements for cities and counties to call for a ballot question on liquor package sales by resolution or ordinance.
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.
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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.