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A social media firestorm started over the weekend when residents tried to shame a woman who they believed went into Lowe’s while infected with COVID-19.

A social media firestorm started over the weekend when residents tried to shame a woman who they believed went into Lowe’s while infected with COVID-19.

Lowe’s COVID-19 situation causes law enforcement response, social media outcry

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
   An incident at Lowe’s in Cornelia has caused a social media storm and local authorities to respond to complaints regarding a potential COVID-19 patient visiting the hardware store Saturday.    “She had previously tested positive for COVID-19.
"Amazing Stories" was the last major production to come to Habersham County. The pilot episode was filmed in Alto in 2018.

"Amazing Stories" was the last major production to come to Habersham County. The pilot episode was filmed in Alto in 2018.

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Virus spread pauses Georgia filming

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
   As many industries come to a halt to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the filming industry has done the same.    “We are in uncharted waters like we’ve never seen before.

An update from us on how we're handling the COVID-19 crisis

News Staff
Monday, April 6, 2020
   We are sharing this information to let you know how we at the newspaper are handling this crisis caused by the COVID-19 virus. We are putting the safety of our team and community as the top priority, while continuing with our mission. Community journalism has never been more vital.
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Georgia shelter-in-place order begins 6 p.m. Friday

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2020
    Amid the push to curb coronavirus, a statewide shelter-in-place order that will shutter in-person patronizing of bars, gyms, restaurants, theaters and many other activities is set to begin at 6 p.m. Friday and last through April 13.    Gov.
Judge James Butterworth, right, stands with his son, Jim Butterworth. Jim Butterworth said the world has lost “a lion” with the death of his father.

Judge James Butterworth, right, stands with his son, Jim Butterworth. Jim Butterworth said the world has lost “a lion” with the death of his father.

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Butterworth remebered as a calm, compassionate judge

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2020
   With the death of Judge James N. Butterworth, the people of Habersham County have lost a compassionate judge, experienced attorney, mediator, friend and “true Southern gentleman.”     Butterworth, 77, of Cornelia, died March 28 from complications of heart problems.