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Democrat Mike Adams (left) is challenging Republican incumbent Tim Stamey in the Nov. 3 election.

Democrat Mike Adams (left) is challenging Republican incumbent Tim Stamey in the Nov. 3 election.

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ELECTION 2020: Adams, Stamey compete for only contested county seat left

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Habersham County’s commission seat for District 5 opened up late in 2019, and Tim Stamey was picked in a special election to fill the final year of the expiring term.    Stamey is now running for his first four-year term against Democratic challenger Mike Adams.
The Fulbright Aquatic Center has been busy this week, as early voting began Tuesday and runs through Oct. 30. Photo by ISAIAH SMITH

The Fulbright Aquatic Center has been busy this week, as early voting began Tuesday and runs through Oct. 30. Photo by ISAIAH SMITH

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More than 5,000 votes already cast in Habersham County

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Early voting in Habersham County began Tuesday, and combined with mail-in/absentee voting, thousands of votes already have been cast.    Folks were lined up early each morning this week to be among the first to cast their ballots in this historic election.
Habersham EMC and Demorest Water Department crews work together to restore power and water on Laurel Oak Drive. Photo by ERIC PEREIRA

Habersham EMC and Demorest Water Department crews work together to restore power and water on Laurel Oak Drive. Photo by ERIC PEREIRA

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Habersham County picking up the pieces from record flood event

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Habersham County has been saving money during good economic times just in case of a rainy day.    Those funds came in handy for the county’s rainiest day ever, as local officials are still trying to repair all the water damage caused by an offshoot of Hurricane Delta over the weekend.

Habersham County Schools Fall Break extended through Oct. 16

News Staff
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Habersham County Schools has announced the extension of Fall Break due to damaged roads affecting bus routes from this past weekend's heavy rainfall caused by Hurricane Delta. Schools will begin on Monday, Oct. 19 according to Superintendent Matthew Cooper.
Census 2020

Census 2020

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Census gathering now set to end Thursday

Eric Pereira
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
A Supreme Court ruling on Tuesday has now determined that the Trump Administration can end the 2020 Census count and field operations on Thursday, Oct. 15 according to a report from The Associated Press.

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Fall Foliage: Peak season coming soon

News Staff
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Despite many abnormalities of the year 2020, Georgia residents and visitors from outside state lines are soon to receive the annual treat of colorful leaves that autumn brings.

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Demorest candidates present final pitches

News Staff
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
The Northeast Georgian asked the seven candidates running for the two seats on the Demorest city council in the November General Election to explain why they are best candidate in 250 words or less.
Flooding

Flooding

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Habersham hit with record flooding

News Staff
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Massive rains stemming from offshoots of Hurricane Delta left many parts of Habersham County under water over the weekend and into Monday as emergency crews stretched their resources to assess the damage.
Habersham Central’s Avian Shields and Patrick Tedder bring down Stephens County’s Ben Stowe during Friday night’s game. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Avian Shields and Patrick Tedder bring down Stephens County’s Ben Stowe during Friday night’s game. TOM ASKEW/Special

Raiders set to take the long and Winder road seeking third win

Matthew Osborne
Friday, October 9, 2020
Habersham Central goes back out on the road tonight to try and right the ship after opening the season with two wins, then falling the last two weeks to even their record heading into regional play.