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Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum was sworn in by Mayor Rick Austin again at the Tuesday Demorest meeting following three weeks of confusion when he was terminated by City Manager Kim Simonds April 16.

Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum was sworn in by Mayor Rick Austin again at the Tuesday Demorest meeting following three weeks of confusion when he was terminated by City Manager Kim Simonds April 16.

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Demorest's Glorious Fourth adjusted; City officials say they are staying

Eric Pereira
Friday, May 15, 2020
The Demorest City Council has decided to cancel portions of its Glorious Fourth of July celebration due to the COVID-19 pandemic since abiding by social distancing would be a challenge with an event that reportedly brings in 10,000 people into the city.
had Radcliffe (26) consults with teammates A.J. Eash and Eric Hooper during a time out from a Habersham Central game in 1987.

had Radcliffe (26) consults with teammates A.J. Eash and Eric Hooper during a time out from a Habersham Central game in 1987.

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Radcliffe broke the mold on the way to Habersham Central's Ring of Honor

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 15, 2020
Chad Radcliffe was a pass-catching tight end before passing was fashionable, and he was a 200-pound track athlete when his fellow runners were far smaller.    Radcliffe rode his exceptional talents to a strong college career and now, a spot in Habersham Central High School’s Ring of Honor.
Habersham County Sheriff's deputies seized a trafficking amount of meth and heroin Wednesday.

Habersham County Sheriff's deputies seized a trafficking amount of meth and heroin Wednesday.

Three arrested on meth, heroin trafficking charges

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2020
The Habersham Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop Wednesday that led to the discovery of trafficking amount of heroin, methamphetamine, and other related items.
Habersham Central graduates who are heading into the military were honored on Monday’s Board of Education meeting on Zoom.

Habersham Central graduates who are heading into the military were honored on Monday’s Board of Education meeting on Zoom.

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Habersham schools face 14% cut in state funding

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Superintendent Matthew Cooper dropped the other shoe at Thursday’s Board of Education work session, announcing there could be a 14% cut in the state’s contribution to the budget for Habersham County Schools due to tax revenue lost to COVID-19.
Clarkesville and Cornelia are starting to see their businesses open again. Photo illustration by Cody Rogers/Staff

Clarkesville and Cornelia are starting to see their businesses open again. Photo illustration by Cody Rogers/Staff

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Local businesses show caution in reopening

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Despite Gov. Brian Kemp’s order to relax restrictions on the food and dining industry around the state, many restaurants in the area are keeping their dining rooms closed to the public and continuing to only provide delivery and carry-out services to customers.
Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum stands outside his department with signs showing community support.

Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum stands outside his department with signs showing community support.

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Demorest police chief back on the job officially

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
The city of Demorest and Police Chief Robin Krockum’s legal counsel have reached a settlement in principle following a three-week debacle after he was terminated April 16 by City Manager Kim Simonds.    Krockum returned back to work as chief Monday after a swearing-in ceremony was held Sunday.
Dividers have been installed in the break rooms at the Fieldale processing plant in Cornelia.

Dividers have been installed in the break rooms at the Fieldale processing plant in Cornelia.

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Fieldale reports two deaths as employees battle COVID-19

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Fieldale Farms Corp. has reported two employee deaths at their Cornelia Plant according to President Tom Hensley.     Hensley said they were both 60-year-old males.    “Of course we miss them and we’re sorry that it happened. And they had health issues already.