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The Big Red Apple in downtown Cornelia is in need of a paint job as it has begun to crack and peel off in some areas.

The Big Red Apple in downtown Cornelia is in need of a paint job as it has begun to crack and peel off in some areas.

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Big Red Apple in Cornelia needs a new shine

Chamian Cruz
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Standing on the railway depot grounds in downtown Cornelia, the Big Red Apple is one of the world’s largest apple structures, but it has a rotten core that makes maintenance more difficult.
Habersham Central’s Addie Penick defends a Fannin County player during the Nov. 12 scrimmage. CALEB COLLINS/CNI News Service

Habersham Central’s Addie Penick defends a Fannin County player during the Nov. 12 scrimmage. CALEB COLLINS/CNI News Service

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Raiders show well in opening basketball scrimmages

Isaiah Smith
Friday, November 20, 2020
In their first live action of the 2020-21 season, the Lady Raiders basketball team slid past Fannin County in a scrimmage on Nov. 12 to earn a 45-41 victory.     “I thought it went well for our first time out,” said Lady Raiders head coach Bill Bradley.
Cornelia firefighter Tristan Stephens goes through his locker during a recent shift. WoodmenLife’s fundraiser is set up to help the Cornelia Fire Department purchase a new emergency life raft and other equipment to be used for training in its new fire station.

Cornelia firefighter Tristan Stephens goes through his locker during a recent shift. WoodmenLife’s fundraiser is set up to help the Cornelia Fire Department purchase a new emergency life raft and other equipment to be used for training in its new fire station.

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WoodmenLife raising funds for fire equipment

Isaiah Smith
Friday, November 20, 2020
For the next 33 days, WoodmenLife has partnered with the Cornelia Fire Department with the goal of helping them raise $7,300 for a new life raft and other electronic equipment used for training.
A sheet of plexiglass hangs from the ceiling between guests and Heather Boyd, who works at the front desk at the Cornelia Baymont Inn & Suites, under a new set of protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

A sheet of plexiglass hangs from the ceiling between guests and Heather Boyd, who works at the front desk at the Cornelia Baymont Inn & Suites, under a new set of protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Hotel industry showing signs of recovery

Chamian Cruz
Friday, November 20, 2020
It’s no surprise visitors from heavily populated cities and metro areas have been making the drive to Northeast Georgia, located on the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, amid the threat of a third nationwide surge in COVID-19 cases given the opportunities the area offers for socially-distanced...
Preslee Hix and Tanner Wade were named queen and king of homecoming Tuesday night at Habersham Central High School. TOM ASKEW/Special

Preslee Hix and Tanner Wade were named queen and king of homecoming Tuesday night at Habersham Central High School. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Hix, Wade picked by Raiders for November reign

Matthew Osborne
Friday, November 20, 2020
Preslee Hix had plenty of demands on her time shortly after being crowned homecoming queen Tuesday night, but all she wanted to do was let Tanner Wade know that he was king.
Many mailboxes in Clarkesville sat empty earlier this week as the post office struggled to find carriers to deliver the mail.

Many mailboxes in Clarkesville sat empty earlier this week as the post office struggled to find carriers to deliver the mail.

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Clarkesville residents look for their mail as post office struggles with staff

Matthew Osborne
Friday, November 20, 2020
Many residents of Clarkesville went to their mailboxes early this week and found them empty.    Some folks did not get mail for three or four days, which is a result of short staffing at the post office due to COVID-19 illnesses among the postal workers.
Melon Head Farm Manager Emma Courson shows off a giant sweet potato. Photo courtesy of Joni Kennedy

Melon Head Farm Manager Emma Courson shows off a giant sweet potato. Photo courtesy of Joni Kennedy

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Rainy year has farmers taking it one repair at a time

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Between the challenges brought on by this year’s climate, the weather and COVID-19, farmers across Northeast Georgia can’t seem to catch a break.
Two cars hit head on Monday morning on Historic Highway 441 in Clarkesville, causing the death of a 5-year-old child. Photo courtesy of Habersham County Emergency Services

Two cars hit head on Monday morning on Historic Highway 441 in Clarkesville, causing the death of a 5-year-old child. Photo courtesy of Habersham County Emergency Services

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Second DUI crash in 48 hours kills small child

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, November 19, 2020
A terrible weekend for Habersham County’s first responders got worse Monday morning, when a two-car head-on collision took the life of a 5-year-old child.