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Poll worker Kelly Greene cleans voting materials Tuesday morning at B C Grant Baptist Church in Baldwin.

Poll worker Kelly Greene cleans voting materials Tuesday morning at B C Grant Baptist Church in Baldwin.

Votes come pouring in, causing some delays in Atlanta

Beau Evans
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said Monday he was expecting upwards of 250,000 to 400,000 voters to turn out across the state, spurring long lines as polling places space people six feet apart, take time to clean voting areas and use fewer voting machines to limit capacity.
Joey Terrell appears headed for his fourth term as sheriff of Habersham County.

Joey Terrell appears headed for his fourth term as sheriff of Habersham County.

2020 Georgia Primary election results

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
The votes from Tuesday's primary for Habersham County were released at 12:30 a.m.    Sheriff Joey Terrell (6,567) was re-elected over challenger Sam Jones (3,530).     In District 1, Bruce Palmer (4,027) will be in a runoff with Jeffery Lunsford (3,902) as Benny Pate (817) fell behind.
Members of the community came out Wednesday evening to join Daniel Vega of Cornelia in a George Floyd Memorial 10K to support the black community and lives of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and other African Americans. Vega said this was a way to start the conversation addressing the division in the U.S. The runners and children on bicycles began at City Hall in Cornelia to go all the way to Walmart and back. The Cornelia Police Department attended to help ensure a safe escort as they were near busy streets.

Members of the community came out Wednesday evening to join Daniel Vega of Cornelia in a George Floyd Memorial 10K to support the black community and lives of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and other African Americans. Vega said this was a way to start the conversation addressing the division in the U.S. The runners and children on bicycles began at City Hall in Cornelia to go all the way to Walmart and back. The Cornelia Police Department attended to help ensure a safe escort as they were near busy streets.

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Peaceful protest planned for Clarkesville today

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Many Habersham County residents plan to stand in unity against racism and police brutality today at a peaceful protest in Clarkesville. The protest and others like it around the country were spurred by the May 25 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers.
Fireworks in Demorest are a staple of summer, but they will not be fired on July 4 this year.

Fireworks in Demorest are a staple of summer, but they will not be fired on July 4 this year.

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Demorest cancels Fourth of July fireworks

Eric Pereira
Thursday, June 4, 2020
The Demorest Glorious Fourth of July celebration, an event that has been running for over 125 years, has been cancelled for the third time in its history.     The city council approved to push the celebration to a later date in the fall.     “I think adapt is the appropriate word.
The primary election is Tuesday, June 9.

The primary election is Tuesday, June 9.

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Delayed Election Day finally arrives in Georgia

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Georgia voters finally get a chance to make their voices heard Tuesday when the delayed primary election will be held across the state.    In Habersham County, there are plenty of big decisions to make, including for the next sheriff, who will be the biggest office decided by Tuesday night.
Left photo, Demorest resident Joan Tench is one of the residents that is requesting the termination of City Manager Kim Simonds and resignation of Councilmen Nathan Davis and John Hendrix. Right photo, Demorest resident Deborah Showalter is one of the residents representing the CCD or Concerned Citizens of Demorest. Among other things, they do not wish to see those officials removed, but does want attorney Joey Homans to resign.

Left photo, Demorest resident Joan Tench is one of the residents that is requesting the termination of City Manager Kim Simonds and resignation of Councilmen Nathan Davis and John Hendrix. Right photo, Demorest resident Deborah Showalter is one of the residents representing the CCD or Concerned Citizens of Demorest. Among other things, they do not wish to see those officials removed, but does want attorney Joey Homans to resign.

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Demorest residents divided on political agendas

Eric Pereira
Thursday, June 4, 2020
As weeks pass following the termination and reinstatement of Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum and several events that transpired from it, there are two factions displaying different agendas on how the mayor and council should be conducting business.
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Habersham County seeks to resolve remaining SPLOST issues

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Habersham County’s Board of Commissioners plans to meet Monday morning with Banks County Fire Chief Steve Nichols regarding its future radio system purchase, a project that could have ramifications across the county and its cities if its budgeted funds are reduced.