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Habersham Soup Kitchen volunteer Geriann Jones prepares a plate to hand out during their lunch take out hours. The soup kitchen has distributed more than 600 meals since March 19. Photo by ERIC PEREIRA

Habersham Soup Kitchen volunteer Geriann Jones prepares a plate to hand out during their lunch take out hours. The soup kitchen has distributed more than 600 meals since March 19. Photo by ERIC PEREIRA

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Soup kitchen volunteers still helping in time of great need

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
   There has never been a more uncertain time for folks wondering when their next paycheck or meal will come. As such, the volunteers at the Habersham Soup Kitchen will not let the current adversity keep them from helping those in need.    The soup kitchen is serving meals from 11:30 a.m.
This is all that is left of a Jeep Compass that burned in Clarkesville on Thursday.

This is all that is left of a Jeep Compass that burned in Clarkesville on Thursday.

Jeep burned in Clarkesville was arson

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
   A vehicle fire in Clarkesville on Thursday has been ruled as arson by the Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office. Investigators determined that the fire that engulfed a 2019 Jeep Compass in Habersham County was intentionally set. The fire occurred shortly after 7 a.m.
Tallulah Falls School senior Davis Jennings of Clarkesville on April 2 signed a letter of intent to compete in baseball for the Brevard College Tornados. Shown (back row from left), are Sarah Jennings and Rebekah Jennings. Front row (from left) are Jennifer Jennings, Davis Jennings and James Jennings.

Tallulah Falls School senior Davis Jennings of Clarkesville on April 2 signed a letter of intent to compete in baseball for the Brevard College Tornados. Shown (back row from left), are Sarah Jennings and Rebekah Jennings. Front row (from left) are Jennifer Jennings, Davis Jennings and James Jennings.

Tallulah Falls senior signs to play baseball at Brevard College

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
   Tallulah Falls School senior Davis Jennings of Clarkesville on April 2 signed a letter of intent to compete in baseball for the Brevard College Tornados in Brevard, N.C.     “We are very excited to have Davis as a Tornado,” said Brevard College baseball coach Mike Victory.
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.