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A two-car crash Sunday put four people in the hospital after an alleged failure to yield at a stop sign.

A two-car crash Sunday put four people in the hospital after an alleged failure to yield at a stop sign.

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Head-on collision injures four

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
   A car accident on Sunday involving two vehicles sent all of the occupants, including a child to the hospital for treatment. The accident occurred at 11:43 a.m. on Georgia Highway 17 at the Georgia Highway 17 Connector in Habersham County.    According to a report by Sgt.
New Woodville Elementary Principal Lana Jones is shown with her husband Shane and sons Jarred, Colby and Creed.

New Woodville Elementary Principal Lana Jones is shown with her husband Shane and sons Jarred, Colby and Creed.

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Jones tapped as next principal at Woodville Elementary

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
   Habersham County native Lana Jones was picked Monday night as the new principal at Woodville Elementary, starting July 1.    Jones will replace outgoing Principal Dr. Susan Davis, who is taking over the same role at Level Grove Elementary.
Doug Henry, who died April 13, is shown performing as Calvin Hanks during a fundraiser for the Old Clarkesville Cemetery. The cemetery was one of many local causes to which Henry donated his time and talents.

Doug Henry, who died April 13, is shown performing as Calvin Hanks during a fundraiser for the Old Clarkesville Cemetery. The cemetery was one of many local causes to which Henry donated his time and talents.

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Doug Henry of Clarkesville remembered as community advocate

News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
   Douglas “Doug” Henry, 71, of Clarkesville, will be remembered for his love of people and nature, and, according to many who knew and respected him, his “wicked sense of humor.
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Commissioners: SPLOST will be divvied up by population

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
   As plans for the next seven years of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax revenues progressed Monday, a majority of the Habersham County Board of Commissioners decided they prefer a straight population model to determine how much money each municipality receives.
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.

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Demorest in limbo after firing of police chief questioned

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
   What began as a disagreement over employee discipline has now led to community support for a former police chief and a questioning of city procedures regarding the appointment of Greg Ellingson as Demorest’s interim police chief.
Habersham Central High School students will graduate July 31.

Habersham Central High School students will graduate July 31.

Habersham Central graduation set for July 31

News Staff
Friday, April 17, 2020
   Habersham Central is doing all it can to try to honor its 2020 graduates properly.    Principal Jonathan Stribling announced Friday that the graduation ceremony will be moved to Friday, July 31, in an effort to have a genuine ceremony with students, staff and families in attendance.
A bright goldfinch perches on a flowered branch in this photo taken by Danny Young of Clarkesville.

A bright goldfinch perches on a flowered branch in this photo taken by Danny Young of Clarkesville.

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A peek outside from quarantine reveals stunning wildlife photos

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2020
   Sheltering in place doesn’t have to mean staying indoors. One great way to enjoy the outdoors while you’re maintaining social distance is to photograph wildlife in your own backyard.