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The primary election is June 9.

The primary election is June 9.

ELECTION 2020: District 1 county commission candidates answer questions

News Staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
   With Habersham County Chairman Stacy Hall vacating his seat at the end of this term to run for the Georgia Senate, there will be a new commissioner in District 1 for the next four years.    There are three candidates vying for that position – Jeffery Lunsford, Benny Pate and Bruce Palmer.
The Sons of the American Revolution mach in last year’s Mountain Laurel Festival in Clarkesville.

The Sons of the American Revolution mach in last year’s Mountain Laurel Festival in Clarkesville.

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Mountain Laurel Festival pushed back to September

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
   For the first time since 1962, the City of Clarkesville postponed the annual Mountain Laurel Festival until Sept. 12 due to concerns over COVID-19.
Amber Burrell and Heather Dotson got off to an early start in expressing their opinion several hours before Tuesday night’s Demorest City Council meeting.

Amber Burrell and Heather Dotson got off to an early start in expressing their opinion several hours before Tuesday night’s Demorest City Council meeting.

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Demorest officials try to get on the same page

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
   As the Demorest City Council prepared to meet Tuesday night, more polarizing issues came to light Friday as the more than three-week controversy that began with the firing of former Police Chief Robin Krockum expanded.
Jessica Little, Dallas Little, 6, Cash Hester, 3, and Kristen Hester place a “hero” sign in front of a Clarkesville home on Monday. The signs are part of an effort to recognize and thank healthcare workers who are working on the “front lines” of the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Jessica Little, Dallas Little, 6, Cash Hester, 3, and Kristen Hester place a “hero” sign in front of a Clarkesville home on Monday. The signs are part of an effort to recognize and thank healthcare workers who are working on the “front lines” of the current COVID-19 pandemic.

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Signs, drawings honor Habersham's medical heroes

Kimberly Brown
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
   There are a lot of heroes in the current COVID-19 pandemic. Among the most important are workers in the medical field, those who are on the “front lines,” providing healthcare and putting themselves at risk of exposure to the virus.
A crowd gathered outside in the rain at Demorest City Hall Tuesday night to listen to the City Council meeting. Photo by DANIELA CINTRON/Staff

A crowd gathered outside in the rain at Demorest City Hall Tuesday night to listen to the City Council meeting. Photo by DANIELA CINTRON/Staff

Demorest makes latest attempt to meet Tuesday night

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
   UPDATE (5:37 p.m. Wednesday): On Wednesday afternoon, Simonds said she declined Austin’s request.     “I decline your request that I resign as City Manager. It really is my hope that we can move forward and get the real work of the City accomplished,” Simonds said.
Jennifer Austin, Heather Dotson and Saylor Krockum hold up signs of protest at the Demorest gathering April 28.

Jennifer Austin, Heather Dotson and Saylor Krockum hold up signs of protest at the Demorest gathering April 28.

Demorest city manager calls for attorney to resign

Eric Pereira
Friday, May 1, 2020
   As the firing and appointments of police chiefs paired with a recently cancelled meeting with the City of Demorest continues to unfold, City Manager Kim Simonds has requested the voluntary resignation of City Attorney Joey Homans.    Simonds sent a letter to Homans on Thursday.