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Donald Tench shows a photo from his Army days. Tench, 90, served 38 years in the Army and reserves. He continues to participate in military funerals which he has done for over 60 years.

Donald Tench shows a photo from his Army days. Tench, 90, served 38 years in the Army and reserves. He continues to participate in military funerals which he has done for over 60 years.

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Veteran, 90, serves still by standing up for fellow soldiers

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
   For Donald Tench, 38 years of service to his country was not enough.     The 90-year-old Demorest resident lost many comrades during his life of service, and he has continued to pay one final tribute to them.
City of Cornelia

City of Cornelia

Cornelia honors employees

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 6, 2019
  Cornelia Mayor J.C. Irby recognizes retiring city employee Barry Trotter. Trotter worked 14 years for the city and was a wastewater laboratory analyst and wastewater operator, Class 2.   Cornelia Mayor J.C. Irby recognizes 10-year water plant supervisor Darrell Bennett.
Raiders salute award recipients

Raiders salute award recipients

The Raiders Salute Award

News Staff
Friday, December 6, 2019
The Raider Salute Award is a partnership between Habersham County Schools and the Habersham County Rotary Club to recognize students who demonstrate excellence in service, character and scholarship. One student from each grade is also selected to be recognized by the Habersham County Rotary Club.
Cornelia Mayor J.C. Irby called it ‘a special privilege’ to work with the people of Cornelia on Tuesday night.

Cornelia Mayor J.C. Irby called it ‘a special privilege’ to work with the people of Cornelia on Tuesday night.

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Irby enjoyed his time as Cornelia mayor

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, December 5, 2019
   Cornelia Mayor J.C. Irby has enjoyed his time leading the city, but is glad for the chance to step aside and let others show the way from now on.    Irby presided over his final meeting as mayor on Tuesday night.     In January, he will give way to mayor-elect John Borrow.
Santa Claus and 14-month-old Morgan Phillips of Demorest share a moment at the Christmas in Mt. Airy event Tuesday. Photo by Chamian Cruz

Santa Claus and 14-month-old Morgan Phillips of Demorest share a moment at the Christmas in Mt. Airy event Tuesday. Photo by Chamian Cruz

Habersham holidays in full swing this week

News Staff
Thursday, December 5, 2019
   The season of joy is upon us and Habersham County will be offering plenty of opportunities to celebrate Christmas with various local events for the whole family.    Mt.

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Demorest mayor defends salary, council passes budget

Eric Pereira
Thursday, December 5, 2019
   The Demorest City Council approved its proposed 2020 budget during the Tuesday meeting after hearing concerns from resident Deborah Showalter and Councilman Bruce Harkness, who both made some suggestions as well.    Showalter started by suggesting the mayor decrease his salary.
Joe Pardue, Air Methods area manager, talks to the assembled guests during the AirLife ribbon cutting on Wednesday morning.

Joe Pardue, Air Methods area manager, talks to the assembled guests during the AirLife ribbon cutting on Wednesday morning.

AirLife establishes new base at Habersham Airport

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, December 5, 2019
   Community leaders and first responders attended a ribbon cutting Wednesday morning for AirLife Georgia 2, a division of Air Methods, which now has a base at the Habersham County Airport.
Rebekah Grace Dotson accompanied her grandparents, Glenda and Dywane Dotson of Baldwin, to the polls Tuesday in Cornelia.

Rebekah Grace Dotson accompanied her grandparents, Glenda and Dywane Dotson of Baldwin, to the polls Tuesday in Cornelia.

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Stamey set to hit ground running with county commission

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, December 5, 2019
   Tim Stamey is ready to hit the ground running.    Stamey is already setting up meetings now to take in all the information he can about county issues after defeating Darrin Johnston on Tuesday for the fifth seat on the Habersham County Commission.
Olivia Terrell's angel ornament heads to state tree

Olivia Terrell's angel ornament heads to state tree

Local girl’s ornament headed for state tree

News Staff
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Each year, Georgia State Superintendent Richard Woods requests that schools around Georgia donate a student-created ornament to fill their office Christmas tree. This year, fifth grader Olivia Terrell's angel ornament was selected as the ornament to represent Level Grove Elementary School.
South Habersham Middle School is one of just 11 middle schools to make Georgia's list of distinguished schools

South Habersham Middle School is one of just 11 middle schools to make Georgia's list of distinguished schools

South Habersham named 'distinguished school'

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Habersham County Schools are racking up awards and recognitions for the 2019-20 school year, and this time it's thanks to South Habersham Middle School.