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Habersham Medical Center CEO Lynn Boggs addresses the audience during the Monday evening public forum in which about 40 people attended. Behind her are from left, HMC Chief Financial Officer Steve Ciampa and HMC Vice President of Strategy, Business Development and Governmental Relations Tyler Williams.

Habersham Medical Center CEO Lynn Boggs addresses the audience during the Monday evening public forum in which about 40 people attended. Behind her are from left, HMC Chief Financial Officer Steve Ciampa and HMC Vice President of Strategy, Business Development and Governmental Relations Tyler Williams.

Focus turns to future for Habersham Medical Center

Eric Pereira
Thursday, November 21, 2019
   Habersham County has an outstanding bond debt of approximately $37 million related to past projects at Habersham Medical Center. Hospital officials hope that a financial partnership with Northeast Georgia Health System will help lessen that burden.

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Anthem talks stuck in neutral

Eric Pereira
Thursday, November 21, 2019
   As December nears, there is still no clear sign of Anthem and Northeast Georgia Health System reaching a new contract agreement.    NGHS was removed from Anthem’s network Oct. 1 after both parties could not come to a new agreement for their new contract.
Mike Jones (middle, green shirt) was recognized Friday as the 2019 Friend of Agriculture at the annual Farm-City Breakfast, sponsored by the Habersham County Farm Bureau.

Mike Jones (middle, green shirt) was recognized Friday as the 2019 Friend of Agriculture at the annual Farm-City Breakfast, sponsored by the Habersham County Farm Bureau.

Mike Jones is county's Friend of Agriculture for 2019

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, November 21, 2019
   Lifelong resident of Habersham County Mike Jones was named the 2019 Friend of Agriculture Friday at the Habersham County Farm Bureau’s annual Farm-City Breakfast.
This 2005 Jeep Cherokee was driven by Cherrie M. Pulido, who is charged with DUI and homicide by vehicle in the death of Carlos Morales on Wednesday morning.

This 2005 Jeep Cherokee was driven by Cherrie M. Pulido, who is charged with DUI and homicide by vehicle in the death of Carlos Morales on Wednesday morning.

Woman charged with vehicular homicide in teen's death Wednesday

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
    Habersham Central High School student Carlos Christo Morales, 17, was killed in a car crash early Wednesday morning on Camp Creek Road.     Morales and two classmates were on their way to school when a 2005 Jeep Cherokee driven by Cherrie M. Pulido, 37, of Mt.

New editor joins Northeast Georgian

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
   After an extensive search, The Northeast Georgian named Matthew Osborne as its editor on Monday.    Osborne was most recently the editor of the Cherokee Scout in Murphy, North Carolina, another local newspaper owned by Community Newspapers Inc.
Baldwin recently began the process of annexing several parcels of property around their city limits, including the Habersham County Airport. Photo by CHAMIAN CRUZ

Baldwin recently began the process of annexing several parcels of property around their city limits, including the Habersham County Airport. Photo by CHAMIAN CRUZ

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Baldwin, county at odds over airport annexation

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
   County commissioners are not taking kindly to Baldwin’s sudden plans to annex the Habersham County Airport into their city limits.
Authorities are requesting the public’s assistance with information leading to the arrest and conviction of someone responsible for arson at a home on 459 Irvin St. in Cornelia. The fire occurred early Monday morning. Photo by ERIC PEREIRA

Authorities are requesting the public’s assistance with information leading to the arrest and conviction of someone responsible for arson at a home on 459 Irvin St. in Cornelia. The fire occurred early Monday morning. Photo by ERIC PEREIRA

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Cornelia apartment fire ruled arson

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
   Authorities are requesting assistance in determining who is responsible for an arson at a Cornelia apartment complex Monday morning.     A reward of up to $10,000 is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible.
The $3.5 million acquisition of Habersham Village by Vanguard Associates Inc. has seen several improvements, including new exterior paint. Talks are currently in the works for several new businesses in the shopping center. Photo by CHAMIAN CRUZ

The $3.5 million acquisition of Habersham Village by Vanguard Associates Inc. has seen several improvements, including new exterior paint. Talks are currently in the works for several new businesses in the shopping center. Photo by CHAMIAN CRUZ

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New businesses coming to Habersham Village within 2 years

Chamian Cruz
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
   Six months after the purchase of Habersham Village shopping center in Cornelia, Atlanta-based commercial real-estate developer Vanguard Associates Inc. is continuing to move forward with its vision of filling the property with new businesses.    The nearly $3.

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EEOC report regarding Piedmont College sexual harassment

Eric Pereira
Thursday, November 14, 2019
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is closing its file on the charge of allegations of sexual harrassment against Piedmont College President James Mellichamp. The EEOC charge was filed by PC biology professor Rick Austin, who also serves as Mayor of Demorest.