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Dr. Ernest Burns leads a prayer at the Cornelia Train Depot on Thursday along with members of the Grant-Reeves Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7720 as part of the National Day of Prayer. Photo by ERIC PEREIRA/Staff

Dr. Ernest Burns leads a prayer at the Cornelia Train Depot on Thursday along with members of the Grant-Reeves Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7720 as part of the National Day of Prayer. Photo by ERIC PEREIRA/Staff

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Habersham County pauses for National Day of Prayer

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, May 7, 2020
   Despite the unseasonably cool weather, Habersham County citizens of all ages braved the conditions Thursday to gather and participate in the 69th annual National Day of Prayer.     “God’s favor has been on this whole set-up,” said Myrna Fouts, one of the organizers of the event.
Habersham County EMTs help carry Commissioner Dustin Mealor out of the woods after he suffered a serious foot injury while mountain biking last weekend.

Habersham County EMTs help carry Commissioner Dustin Mealor out of the woods after he suffered a serious foot injury while mountain biking last weekend.

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Commissioner healing after biking accident

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, May 7, 2020
   Dustin Mealor is an experienced mountain biker, but anyone can make a tiny mistake.    The Habersham County Commissioner was biking with some friends May 3 when he took a corner a little too fast.    “My foot hit a boulder and came right out of the socket,” Mealor said Tuesday.
Amber Burrell, Cherri Hendrix and Kim Sosebee spent much of their day Thursday encouraging passers-by to honk if they are dissatisfied with the performance of the Demorest city manager, Kim Simonds.

Amber Burrell, Cherri Hendrix and Kim Sosebee spent much of their day Thursday encouraging passers-by to honk if they are dissatisfied with the performance of the Demorest city manager, Kim Simonds.

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Former chief invited back as Demorest politics turn again

Eric Pereira
Thursday, May 7, 2020
   The city of Demorest has approved to rehire Robin Krockum as Chief of Police, but City Manager Kim Simonds has declined Mayor Rick Austin’s request for her resignation.     “I decline your request that I resign as City Manager.
Members of the National Guard load a van up with supplies on Saturday, May 2, after conducting onsite coronavirus testing for all of the residents and staff members at Habersham Home, Habersham Medical Center’s nursing home. Photo by CODY ROGERS/Staff

Members of the National Guard load a van up with supplies on Saturday, May 2, after conducting onsite coronavirus testing for all of the residents and staff members at Habersham Home, Habersham Medical Center’s nursing home. Photo by CODY ROGERS/Staff

National Guard will return Monday for second attempt on COVID-19 testing at Habersham Home

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, May 7, 2020
   The National Guard will come back to Habersham Medical Center’s nursing home at 9 a.m. Monday for a second attempt at testing residents and staff for COVID-19.    National Guard personnel came to Habersham Home on Saturday, May 2, but they were unable to complete the tests.
Habersham County Little Leaguers recite the Little League pledge at last year’s Opening Day.

Habersham County Little Leaguers recite the Little League pledge at last year’s Opening Day.

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Little League spring season cancelled

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, May 7, 2020
   After making every effort to find a way to play its spring season starting June 1, Habersham County Little League was finally forced to accept the heartbreaking truth that it will not be possible.
Former Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum shows off the department’s award for best highway safety in the state in 2018-19.

Former Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum shows off the department’s award for best highway safety in the state in 2018-19.

Krockum's attorney says former Demorest chief would be 'ecstatic' to return

Eric Pereira
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
   Former Demorest police chief Robin Krockum is more than ready to return to his leadership role, according to his attorney Tom Kirkbride who is representing him on the matter of his termination on April 16.     “Robin is ecstatic and he feels vindicated in this.
Stephanie Walker, transportation director for Habersham County Schools, delivers Chick-fil-A lunches to Woodville Elementary’s nutrition crew Friday including Jackie Cane, manager Liz Martin and Mary Beth Justice of the Ninth Grade Academy.

Stephanie Walker, transportation director for Habersham County Schools, delivers Chick-fil-A lunches to Woodville Elementary’s nutrition crew Friday including Jackie Cane, manager Liz Martin and Mary Beth Justice of the Ninth Grade Academy.

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Chick-fil-A helps lead appreciation for school nutrition workers

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
   The appreciation kept coming Friday for the nutrition workers at Woodville Elementary.    First it was a care package from the Habersham Retired Educators Association, then it was parents bringing milkshakes, then young kids saying thank you.