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Gov. Kemp holds coronavirus prayer service at Capitol

News Staff
Monday, April 27, 2020
   Gov. Brian Kemp held a prayer service at the Georgia Capitol Monday morning as restaurants were given the green light to reopen amid ongoing concerns over coronavirus.    More than a dozen faith leaders, almost all from Christian churches, spoke inside the Capitol building.
Demorest Police Department has been at the center of a citywide firestorm after the firing of one chief and the hiring of another, both processes of which have been questioned by officials and residents.

Demorest Police Department has been at the center of a citywide firestorm after the firing of one chief and the hiring of another, both processes of which have been questioned by officials and residents.

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AG's office washes hands of Demorest police chief controversy

Eric Pereira
Thursday, April 23, 2020
   It appears that many questions regarding the termination of Chief Robin Krockum and appointment of interim chief Greg Ellingson say they will remain unanswered until the April 28 work session.
Separation stands have been placed between workers at the Fieldale Cornelia processing plant.

Separation stands have been placed between workers at the Fieldale Cornelia processing plant.

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Fieldale keeps adjusting to COVID-19 challenges

Eric Pereira
Thursday, April 23, 2020
   Tom Hensley, President of Fieldale Farms Corp. said Thursday morning there are 40 employees positive with COVID-19 in their Cornelia Processing Plant with 1,600 employees.
The new Cornelia administration building is scheduled to be open by the end of May, but bad weather has slowed the outdoor portions of the construction, City Manager Donald Anderson said Thursday.

The new Cornelia administration building is scheduled to be open by the end of May, but bad weather has slowed the outdoor portions of the construction, City Manager Donald Anderson said Thursday.

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Cornelia not giving up on SPLOST formula compromise

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, April 23, 2020
   Cornelia officials met Tuesday just 24 hours after hearing disappointing news from the Habersham County Board of Commissioners.
Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell shows off some of the seized drugs from a raid in Alto on Wednesday.

Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell shows off some of the seized drugs from a raid in Alto on Wednesday.

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ARDEO nabs massive amount of heroin in Alto

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2020
   The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office and the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO) executed a Search Warrant at 215 Cornwall Place in Alto on Wednesday, resulting in the seizure of 160 grams of heroin.
Police Chief Charles Webb announced his last day with the department as May 1 during the Monday City Council meeting.

Police Chief Charles Webb announced his last day with the department as May 1 during the Monday City Council meeting.

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Baldwin police chief leaving May 1

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
   Baldwin Police Chief Charles Webb announced his resignation Monday to the city council following an executive session for the city of Baldwin.    Webb thought it was best for his health and family to leave the department under new leadership.