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Clarkesville Troop 5 Boy Scouts (from left) Jaron Horton, Finn Jackson, Mitchell McGahee, Joseph McGahee, Jaren Campbell, Matthew Wolfe and Christian Cooper have had more opportunities to meet lately as restrictions have been relaxed.

Clarkesville Troop 5 Boy Scouts (from left) Jaron Horton, Finn Jackson, Mitchell McGahee, Joseph McGahee, Jaren Campbell, Matthew Wolfe and Christian Cooper have had more opportunities to meet lately as restrictions have been relaxed.

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Scouting starting to get back to normal

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
   With the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions, the Boy Scouts are one of the many groups looking forward to returning back to normal for its summer season.
Demorest Councilmen Nathan Davis and John Hendrix could be facing a recall if a citizens group has its way.

Demorest Councilmen Nathan Davis and John Hendrix could be facing a recall if a citizens group has its way.

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Demorest residents eye councilmen for recall

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
   A portion of Demorest residents are planning to call for a recall election for Councilmen Nathan Davis and John Hendrix. Both councilmen took their seats in January.
A staffer shows off one of the new gowns Habersham Medical Center purchased from Ford Motor Company.

A staffer shows off one of the new gowns Habersham Medical Center purchased from Ford Motor Company.

Hospital gets supply of PPE from Ford Motor Company

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
   Habersham Medical Center obtained a supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from Ford Motor Company late last week.    HMC purchased 120 surgical gowns and 5,000 full face shields to aid staffers in the continuing battle against COVID-19. The gowns are washable up to 50 times.
A man’s body was found Friday morning near this stretch of railroad track going through Mt. Airy at Dicks Hill Parkway.

A man’s body was found Friday morning near this stretch of railroad track going through Mt. Airy at Dicks Hill Parkway.

Dead man found near Mt. Airy railroad tracks was hit by train

News Staff
Friday, May 29, 2020
   A White County man was found dead by the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks Friday morning in Mt. Airy.     The victim was identified as Andrew Dylan Clayborn, 33 of Cleveland by Habersham County Deputy Coroner Kenneth Franklin.
Mount Vernon Mills’ former plant in Alto still has not sold.

Mount Vernon Mills’ former plant in Alto still has not sold.

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Stan Johnson Co. overseeing Mount Vernon Mills sale

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, May 28, 2020
   With Mount Vernon Mills abruptly closing its doors on March 9, many are wondering what comes next for the plant that stood as an economic pillar of Habersham County for more than 50 years.
Cornelia Mayor John Borrow (left) makes a presentation Tuesday to the Demorest City Council, including Councilman Sean Moore (seated middle) and Mayor Rick Austin. Photo by ERIC PEREIRA

Cornelia Mayor John Borrow (left) makes a presentation Tuesday to the Demorest City Council, including Councilman Sean Moore (seated middle) and Mayor Rick Austin. Photo by ERIC PEREIRA

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Clarkesville balks at joining SPLOST alliance with Cornelia

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, May 28, 2020
   Just when Cornelia officials thought they had the support they needed for the SPLOST VII composite model, the deck was shuffled one more time.

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Baldwin revisits manufactured home permit

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, May 28, 2020
   The Baldwin City Council voted 4-1 to revisit a special use permit application and hear its first reading. If approved, the permit would allow the construction of a manufactured home on Baldwin Falls Road.
The new rehabilitation center at Habersham Medical Center is under construction and is expected to be ready in the fall. Photo by ERIC PEREIRA/Staff

The new rehabilitation center at Habersham Medical Center is under construction and is expected to be ready in the fall. Photo by ERIC PEREIRA/Staff

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HMC doing elective surgeries; rehab center under construction

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, May 28, 2020
   Habersham Medical Center has gained enough traction on treating COVID-19 patients that the facility was able to resume elective surgeries earlier this month.
Candidates for State Senate District 50 listen to each other’s comments Tuesday night. Bottom row from left are Andy Garrison, Dan Gasaway and Stacy Hall, and top row from left are Bo Hatchett, Tricia Hise and Lee Moore.

Candidates for State Senate District 50 listen to each other’s comments Tuesday night. Bottom row from left are Andy Garrison, Dan Gasaway and Stacy Hall, and top row from left are Bo Hatchett, Tricia Hise and Lee Moore.

State, Congressional candidates stick to issues at forum

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, May 28, 2020
   Following the advice of moderator Joel Williams, the candidates for state and federal legislative positions who met Tuesday night stayed focused on the issues and did not address one another.    The candidates for state House, state Senate and U.S.
Demorest Mayor Rick Austin (left photo) requested a motion for the termination of City Manager Kim Simonds (right photo) at Tuesdsay’s city council meeting.

Demorest Mayor Rick Austin (left photo) requested a motion for the termination of City Manager Kim Simonds (right photo) at Tuesdsay’s city council meeting.

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Demorest officials at each other again after short peace

Eric Pereira
Thursday, May 28, 2020
   Tensions returned at the Tuesday Demorest City Council meeting in which Mayor Rick Austin requested a motion to terminate City Manager Kim Simonds which failed.