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Habersham County Spring Political Forum

Spring Political Forum on May 19

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
The Habersham County Farm Bureau Spring Political Forum takes place tonight, May 19 with a  5:30 p.m. start time. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the forum will not be open to the public. However, it will be live streamed through The Northeast Georgian's Facebook page.
Habersham Emergency Services first responders helped a woman get out of her car Sunday morning after she ran off the road.

Habersham Emergency Services first responders helped a woman get out of her car Sunday morning after she ran off the road.

Woman rescued from vehicle after running off the road

News Staff
Sunday, May 17, 2020
   A woman drove off the road at Orchard Road and Arrowhead Sunday morning and ended up in the water. She was rescued from the car and flown out to North Georgia Health Center for treatment.    More on the accident in the midweek edition of The Northeast Georgian.
Hoyt Ausburn, former chairman of the Habersham County Republican Party, passed away Sunday. In 1992, he helped bring President George H.W. Bush to Cornelia.

Hoyt Ausburn, former chairman of the Habersham County Republican Party, passed away Sunday. In 1992, he helped bring President George H.W. Bush to Cornelia.

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Grand Old friend Hoyt Ausburn remembered fondly

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 15, 2020
   Hoyt Ausburn was a Republican before it was cool to be one.    Ausburn, who many folks called the grandfather of the Grand Old Party in Habersham County, passed away Sunday at the age of 90.    He served in the U.S.
Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum was sworn in by Mayor Rick Austin again at the Tuesday Demorest meeting following three weeks of confusion when he was terminated by City Manager Kim Simonds April 16.

Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum was sworn in by Mayor Rick Austin again at the Tuesday Demorest meeting following three weeks of confusion when he was terminated by City Manager Kim Simonds April 16.

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Demorest's Glorious Fourth adjusted; City officials say they are staying

Eric Pereira
Friday, May 15, 2020
   The Demorest City Council has decided to cancel portions of its Glorious Fourth of July celebration due to the COVID-19 pandemic since abiding by social distancing would be a challenge with an event that reportedly brings in 10,000 people into the city.
Habersham County was served a lawsuit Wednesday regarding alleged discrimination.

Habersham County was served a lawsuit Wednesday regarding alleged discrimination.

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Lawsuit against Habersham County alleges discrimination; Officials deny HR director’s claims

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 15, 2020
   Habersham County’s Human Resources director filed a federal lawsuit May 4 accusing County Manager Phil Sutton of racial discrimination in his role as her supervisor.    The Habersham County Board of Commissioners was named as a co-defendant in the suit, which was filed in U.S.
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COVID-19 testing coming to Walmart

News Staff
Friday, May 15, 2020
   Two COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites are opening today in the Walmart parking lots located at 3875 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood and 250 Furniture Dr. Cornelia.
had Radcliffe (26) consults with teammates A.J. Eash and Eric Hooper during a time out from a Habersham Central game in 1987.

had Radcliffe (26) consults with teammates A.J. Eash and Eric Hooper during a time out from a Habersham Central game in 1987.

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Radcliffe broke the mold on the way to Habersham Central's Ring of Honor

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 15, 2020
   Chad Radcliffe was a pass-catching tight end before passing was fashionable, and he was a 200-pound track athlete when his fellow runners were far smaller.    Radcliffe rode his exceptional talents to a strong college career and now, a spot in Habersham Central High School’s Ring of Honor.