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Carmen Agra Deedy wrote "14 Cows for America."

Carmen Agra Deedy wrote "14 Cows for America."

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One Book Habersham picks new book

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
   The sixth annual “One Book Habersham-Together We Read” kicked off Monday at the Habersham County Board of Education meeting, as the book for the year was revealed as “14 Cows for America” by Carmen Agra Deedy.
Woodville Elementary School second graders (from left) Jake Gabrels, Leah Elias-Lopez and Emma Gunn enjoy the books provided by the Fountas and Pinnell guided reading program to Habersham County schools.

Woodville Elementary School second graders (from left) Jake Gabrels, Leah Elias-Lopez and Emma Gunn enjoy the books provided by the Fountas and Pinnell guided reading program to Habersham County schools.

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Habersham students shine with new reading program

Matthew Osborne
Friday, February 7, 2020
   Habersham County teachers pitched the Board of Education on Tuesday to expand the use of what they described as “life-changing” teaching materials that made their debut in the county’s elementary schools this year.
Sandi Densmore of Clarkesville celebrates her final chemotherapy treatment in January 2019.

Sandi Densmore of Clarkesville celebrates her final chemotherapy treatment in January 2019.

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Cancer survivor never gave up

Matthew Osborne
Friday, February 7, 2020
   Sandi Densmore considers every day a blessing.    The Clarkesville mother of two, grandmother of two more, battled cancer for five months of chemotherapy before getting a clean diagnosis last year, but she did not do it alone.
The Regional African American Museum shares a space with the Habersham County Historical Society, Inc.

The Regional African American Museum shares a space with the Habersham County Historical Society, Inc.

African-American history exhibit celebrates 10 years

News Staff
Friday, February 7, 2020
   This article, one of four, is based on materials from the 20 exhibition panels of  the Regional African American Museum [RAAM] and from the recent publication by the Habersham Historical Society [HCHS], Habersham200: New Thoughts of Old Things (A Brief History 1818-2018).

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Demorest treasurer reviews finances

Eric Pereira
Friday, February 7, 2020
   Demorest City Treasurer Joely Mixon presented a brief history on financials after many questions arose from city’s 2019 “junk” bond status by Moody’s Investment Group  discussed at last week’s work session.
Demorest Fire Chief Ken Ranalli informs the audience of why he is in need of a new pickup truck at Tuesday’s meeting.

Demorest Fire Chief Ken Ranalli informs the audience of why he is in need of a new pickup truck at Tuesday’s meeting.

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Demorest votes to buy new truck for fire chief after debate

Eric Pereira
Friday, February 7, 2020
   Few times does the purchase of a new pickup truck cause such debate for a city council.     However, after the news of Demorest’s “junk” bond rating by Moody’s Investment Group at last week’s work session, residents packed the room to see them approve the decision.
Kecia Jones of Demorest and Greg and Laura Lee Burrell of Cornelia pose for a photo at Saturday’s “Night at the Derby.”

Kecia Jones of Demorest and Greg and Laura Lee Burrell of Cornelia pose for a photo at Saturday’s “Night at the Derby.”

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Cornelia has a blast at 'Night at the Derby'

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
   Community members donned their best derby wardrobe for Habersham County United Way’s second annual “Night at the Derby” Saturday at the Cornelia Community House. HCUW Board President Heather Sinyard said at least $27,000 was raised for the horse-racing themed event.
York’s Garage has been in business since 1955. Joel Alexander has owned it since 2015.

York’s Garage has been in business since 1955. Joel Alexander has owned it since 2015.

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York’s Garage celebrates 65 years in business

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
   One day, Bobby York, former owner of York’s Garage, was on a bus tour in New York City on Wall Street when he said he was recognized by someone from Macon. The gentleman praised the work of his Cornelia auto repair shop, which he discovered through word of mouth.