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City proposes budget increase

News Staff
Friday, September 5, 2025
By Zach Taylor Cornelia held its first budget hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget on Tuesday evening, with no public comment for or against the proposed budget.
Larry and Evie Whitfield are proud of their Revolutionary War ancestors, and Larry is one of the men known to dress up in a Revolutionary War uniform for events and while serving as a member of the Georgia Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard. His uniform was specially-made by a seamstress in Texas, and he’s taken good care of it over the years. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

Larry and Evie Whitfield are proud of their Revolutionary War ancestors, and Larry is one of the men known to dress up in a Revolutionary War uniform for events and while serving as a member of the Georgia Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard. His uniform was specially-made by a seamstress in Texas, and he’s taken good care of it over the years. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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Taking care of history

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Friday, September 5, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair When Evie Whitfield was six years old, her family gathered at a cemetery. She remembers it was a Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution event, where they were marking the graves of Patriots, including her own ancestor, George Wilson.
Zachary Bryan Devincentis

Zachary Bryan Devincentis

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High-speed chase ends with arrest

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
By Hannah Caudell A Clarkesville man was arrested on Friday night after engaging in a high-speed chase with a Habersham County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Deputy John Crawford, who was assigned to the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.

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Appeal deadline set for Monday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair Property owners have until Monday to file an appeal for the assessed value of their property. Tax assessment notices were mailed to property owners July 25, and reflect changes as the result of the county-wide reevaluation.
Members of the State Election Board discuss election security at North Georgia Technical College in Clarkesville. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

Members of the State Election Board discuss election security at North Georgia Technical College in Clarkesville. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

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Election issues ‘on full display’

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair and Ty Tagami Members of the Republican-controlled State Election Board offered differing views on election security Thursday when lawmakers held their third of six listening sessions at North Georgia Technical College in Clarkesville.
Cornelia Elementary School Principal Carrie Trotter introduces the new ELA standards to parents. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

Cornelia Elementary School Principal Carrie Trotter introduces the new ELA standards to parents. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

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Learning, language and lunch

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
By Zach Taylor Cornelia Elementary School hosted a Lunch and Learn event last week for parents with children in grades K-3.  New state laws passed in House Bill 307 require schools to test each child for dyslexia and other learning disorders using universal reading screeners.
Ethan Blue Brooks

Ethan Blue Brooks

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Man denied bond for stabbing

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
By Hannah Caudell A Mt. Airy man was taken into custody on Sunday after stabbing multiple people during what was reported to be a fight on Canterberry Trail near Clarkesville.  Ethan Blue Brooks, 27, of Mt. Airy was arrested on three counts of aggravated assault on Sunday and denied bond Monday.
Election 2025

Election 2025

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Write-in candidates must file by noon

News Staff
Friday, August 29, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair There are five contested municipal races in the November election, but write-in candidates could change that. Write-in candidates must file their intent of candidacy in order to be eligible to hold office.
State Rep. Victor Anderson and State Sen. Bo Hatchett

State Rep. Victor Anderson and State Sen. Bo Hatchett

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County to get $3 million for broadband expansion

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Friday, August 29, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair and Megan Horn High-speed internet access will be expanded in Habersham County thanks to over $3 million in grant funding in the final stages of approval.