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Anthem talks getting closer, public hearing cancelled
Various police and fire agencies spread holiday cheer by handing out gifts to residents at Habersham Retreat.
First responders spread cheer at nursing home
One of the many unique items auctioned off Friday at Once Upon a Time Co. in downtown Clarkesville was an “Indian used blacksmith made percussion pistol” from circa 1870.
Antique auction puts on old-timey show
Anthem, Northeast Georgia Health System make 'progress' in talks
Habersham County Farm Bureau handed out Belkie Bears to patients at Habersham Medical Center as part of their Beary Merry Christmas on Wednesday morning. Participants are, back row from left, Malik Perry, Katie Peck, Julie Owens, Janet Wilbanks, Jimmy Kowalsky, Habersham County Farm Bureau president; Cheryl Kowalsky, Habersham County Women’s Committee; Tim Bryant, agency manager; and Chris Bryant. Front row are, from left, Joseph Peck with Noah, Raven Peck, Brette Bryant and Lauryn Bryant.
YEAR IN REVIEW: Habersham County made strides in 2019 with hospital deal, other moves
Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell is shown at the Habersham County Detention Center in Clarkesville. Voters decided to not issue general obligation bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $31.7 million for the purpose of financing a new jail in November.
YEAR IN REVIEW: Jail vote, triple redo election top news of 2019
Annabelle Wiley, manager at the Cornelia Library (left), congratulates a student on her summer reading. Wiley is leaving the library after making a positive impact on the community over the last 16 years. Photo from Cornelia Library Facebook page
Beloved Cornelia Library manager saying goodbye
Habersham Hills had a packed house Thursday night for the premiere of Stars Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Some fans of the franchise took the opportunity to dress up as some of their favorite characters. David Windmiller of Sautee dressed as Anakin Skywalker and Jacob Anderson of Cleveland dressed as Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Star Wars fans flock to new film
Maison Cloautre’s hobby of building boutique guitar amplifiers led him to have one of his own included at Capricorn Studios for musicians to use alongside those made by Fender and other big names. Clouatre poses for a photo while displaying the inside of his very first boutique guitar amplifier, which he continues to work on today.
