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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.

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Census Bureau recruiting bilingual Habersham Countians for jobs

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, November 14, 2019
National Census Day April 1, 2020, is five months away, and the Habersham County Census 2020 Complete Count Committee (CCC) has been meeting multiple times this year to come up with different ways to promote it and increase participation. It held its last meeting of the year Nov. 7.
Holly Lynn Free

Holly Lynn Free

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Free sworn in to Ga. Board of Nursing

Eric Pereira
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Clarkesville resident Holly L. Free was recently sworn in to the Georgia Board of Nursing at the Georgia Capitol. Her passion and years of expertise in nursing practice and education will contribute to that sector of public health standards.
rainfall graph

rainfall graph

Rain, low temps helping with drought

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Although parts of Georgia are no longer experiencing drought, the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has not lifted the Level 1 Drought Response in Habersham County.  The EPD declared a statewide Level 1 Drought Response on Oct. 18.

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Black receives 2019 Governor’s Award for Trauma Excellence

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Despite being able to speak to thousands, Habersham County Emergency Services Director Chad Black was speechless Nov. 1, when he received the 2019 Nathan Deal Governor’s Award for Trauma Excellence. “It’s very embarrassing,” he said. “It’s hard to talk about.
Cornelia Elementary Veterans Day celebration

Cornelia Elementary Veterans Day celebration

Cornelia Elementary hosts Veterans Day celebration

Eric Pereira
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Cornelia Elementary School hosted several local veterans for a Veterans Day celebration Monday. The day began with a free breakfast for the veterans which continued with a student-led ceremony in the gym.