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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.
A crowd gathered Tuesday night at Demorest City Hall, but did not get satisfaction from the city council.

A crowd gathered Tuesday night at Demorest City Hall, but did not get satisfaction from the city council.

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Demorest residents want answers from their officials

Eric Pereira
Thursday, April 30, 2020
   Demorest officials came to a stalemate in their first attempt at a public meeting in the COVID-19 era, but they will try a second time Tuesday, May 5, to clear the air with residents on several issues.
Habersham Central’s Grant Williams begins his service in the U.S. Army on June 1.

Habersham Central’s Grant Williams begins his service in the U.S. Army on June 1.

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Habersham senior joining Army will miss graduation

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, April 30, 2020
   It has been a senior year unlike any other for millions of high school graduates across the nation.    Many have seen graduation postponed, transformed into a virtual affair or canceled completely because of the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown.
Quest Diagnostics, which has a location in Demorest near Habersham Medical Center, is offering online purchase of antibody testing that does not require a doctor’s visit.

Quest Diagnostics, which has a location in Demorest near Habersham Medical Center, is offering online purchase of antibody testing that does not require a doctor’s visit.

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Antibody testing is possible next step in COVID-19 battle

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, April 30, 2020
   The next evolution in the war against COVID-19 could come from studying the blood of those who have recovered.    The U.S.
Tucker Demore and Saylor Krockum were among many in the Demorest City Hall parking lot Tuesday hoping to hear from the City Council.

Tucker Demore and Saylor Krockum were among many in the Demorest City Hall parking lot Tuesday hoping to hear from the City Council.

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Demorest council refuses to meet in face of large crowd

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
   More than 50 people showed up outside Demorest City Hall on Tuesday night, including Demorest residents, on- and off-duty law enforcement and some city officials who were not comfortable conducting business, as no meeting took place despite the assembled crowd.
Agents from the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office seized more than 160 grams of uncut heroin in a raid on April 22.

Agents from the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office seized more than 160 grams of uncut heroin in a raid on April 22.

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Alto raid was meant to get 'pure uncut' heroin off the streets

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
   Habersham County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO) with a search warrant April 22 at an Alto house where investigators suspected drugs were being processed.
Baldwin Mayor Joe Elam speaks during the Monday city council meeting. Behind him are Councilmen Theron Ayers, Jeff Parrish and Larry Lewallen.

Baldwin Mayor Joe Elam speaks during the Monday city council meeting. Behind him are Councilmen Theron Ayers, Jeff Parrish and Larry Lewallen.

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Baldwin reports finances still in decent shape despite COVID-19

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
   With the COVID-19 pandemic taking a financial toll on cities across the country, Finance Director Melanie Chandler reported some updates to the Baldwin City Council on Monday night.