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The city of Clarkesville wants to maintain the Killed In Action Memorial downtown.

The city of Clarkesville wants to maintain the Killed In Action Memorial downtown.

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City of Clarkesville wants Killed in Action memorial as part of its future

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Planted firmly in the focal point of downtown Clarkesville, Habersham County’s Killed in Action (KIA) Memorial is viewed by many as one of the city’s centerpieces.     But despite resting here for 50 years, the memorial – and nearly everything else around it – actually belongs to Habersham County.
Habersham Medical Center was one of the first in Georgia to test every resident and staff member of Habersham Home regardless of symptoms.

Habersham Medical Center was one of the first in Georgia to test every resident and staff member of Habersham Home regardless of symptoms.

Habersham Home hit hard by COVID-19

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Habersham Medical Center officials said Wednesday that universal testing of employees and residents for COVID-19 is one of the main reasons for data indicating that Habersham Home nursing facility has one of the highest concentrations of the virus in Georgia – including 10 deaths.
Candidates for the District 10 House seat are (clockwise from top left) Victor Anderson, Robert Crumley, Nick Mitchell and Jimmy Dean.

Candidates for the District 10 House seat are (clockwise from top left) Victor Anderson, Robert Crumley, Nick Mitchell and Jimmy Dean.

ELECTION 2012: Four candidates seek Rogers' seat for House District 10

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Four candidates are running for the Georgia House of Representative District 10 seat, which includes White and Habersham counties.    The field includes Republicans Victor Anderson, Robert Crumley and Jimmy Dean and Democrat Nick Mitchell.
Cornelia Elementary School teachers along with Habersham County public safety personnel drove through the streets of Cornelia to wish them a happy and safe summer on Thursday. Principal Amy McCurdy said more than 50 vehicles were estimated to have participated. Photos by ERIC PEREIRA/Staff

Cornelia Elementary School teachers along with Habersham County public safety personnel drove through the streets of Cornelia to wish them a happy and safe summer on Thursday. Principal Amy McCurdy said more than 50 vehicles were estimated to have participated. Photos by ERIC PEREIRA/Staff

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Summer begins with questions about next school year

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Today is the last day of the 2019-20 school year that was unlike any other in history.     After running the learning-from-home program for the last two-plus months, faculty and staff members are already preparing for multiple scenarios for how to start the 2020-21 school year.
Candidates for probate judge (from left) Cindy Freeman, John Whitfield and Pam Wooley discuss the issues Tuesday night with moderator Joel Williams of WCON Radio. Photo courtesy of Farm Bureau

Candidates for probate judge (from left) Cindy Freeman, John Whitfield and Pam Wooley discuss the issues Tuesday night with moderator Joel Williams of WCON Radio. Photo courtesy of Farm Bureau

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County candidates finally meet face to face

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, May 21, 2020
For the most part, candidates at Tuesday’s first Farm Bureau political forum did not address one another, just issues.    But just before the end of the segment for probate judge candidates, Cindy Freeman made her feelings known about recent actions by her opponent, incumbent Judge Pam Wooley.
District 50 Republican candidates are (clockwise from top left) Andy Garrison, Dan Gasaway, Stacy Hall, Lee Moore, Tricia Hise and Bo Hatchett.

District 50 Republican candidates are (clockwise from top left) Andy Garrison, Dan Gasaway, Stacy Hall, Lee Moore, Tricia Hise and Bo Hatchett.

ELECTION 2020: GOP candidates for District 50 Senate seat answer questions

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
There are six candidates in the June 9 Republican Primary competing for the right to represent Georgia’s 50th Senate District. That seat is being vacated by John Wilkinson, who is running for U.S. Congress.
Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars honor guard participated in last year’s Memorial Day ceremony in Demorest.

Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars honor guard participated in last year’s Memorial Day ceremony in Demorest.

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VFW ceremony will go on as scheduled Monday

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Grant-Reeves Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7720 will host a short Memorial Day service at the VFW Memorial Park located at 1492 Smith Loop Road in Demorest at 9 a.m. Monday, May 25.     There will be a wreath laying ceremony and guest speaker Post Commander Bill Miles.