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The suspect was last seen at the Cornelia Walmart.

The suspect was last seen at the Cornelia Walmart.

Sheriff’s Office searching for suspects in theft

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office is searching for multiple suspects involved in a burglary.       Lt. Matt Wurtz with HCSO said the initial incident occurred on Dec. 7, 2019 between 11:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center in Clarkesville.
Baldwin resident Erik Keith speaks to the Baldwin City Council on Monday.

Baldwin resident Erik Keith speaks to the Baldwin City Council on Monday.

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Baldwin listens to resident's concerns about water, sewer connections

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
The Baldwin City Council listened to concerns from resident Erik Keith regarding the connection fee for water and sewer.    Keith is planning to build a home on his 4 acre lot and noted the total price for connection for water and sewer adds up to over $7,000.
Habersham County Chairman Stacy Hall speaks at the opening of the new senior center last summer. Hall announced Friday he will not serve on the county commission beyond his current term.

Habersham County Chairman Stacy Hall speaks at the opening of the new senior center last summer. Hall announced Friday he will not serve on the county commission beyond his current term.

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County Chairman Hall will not seek re-election

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 24, 2020
Habersham County Commission Chairman Stacy Hall will not seek re-election for the seat in 2020.
Cornelia sold the old Bank and Trust building this week after owning it for 10 years.

Cornelia sold the old Bank and Trust building this week after owning it for 10 years.

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City of Cornelia sells downtown bank building

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, January 23, 2020
After a decade of twists and turns, the city of Cornelia found a buyer for the old Cornelia Bank building downtown.    The NEMO, LLC company out of Clarkesville purchased the building Wednesday for $175,000, ending a 10-year search for a tenant.
Cpl. Wesley Littlejohn of the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office appeared on Monday night’s episode of ‘Botched’ on E! After his wife Amanda appealed to the show to help him.

Cpl. Wesley Littlejohn of the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office appeared on Monday night’s episode of ‘Botched’ on E! After his wife Amanda appealed to the show to help him.

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TV doctors from 'Botched' help local deputy

Eric Pereira
Thursday, January 23, 2020
If you were watching “Botched” on E! Monday night you may have recognized the face of Cpl. Wesley Littlejohn of the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office.     Wesley won a spot on the plastic surgery show to remove a growth on his side that he had been dealing with since 2014.
The attic of a Demorest apartment was damaged by fire. Photo courtesy of the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office

The attic of a Demorest apartment was damaged by fire. Photo courtesy of the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office

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Demorest attic fire ruled as arson

Eric Pereira
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Logan Michael, 22, of Demorest was arrested Wednesday after a small fire burned the attic in a Demorest residence Tuesday night.
Robert Hackenson spoke to Habersham County middle schoolers, high schoolers and parents about the newfound dangers of teen vaping and marijuana this week.

Robert Hackenson spoke to Habersham County middle schoolers, high schoolers and parents about the newfound dangers of teen vaping and marijuana this week.

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Habersham students 'edu-tained' on topics of vaping, marijuana

Eric Pereira
Thursday, January 23, 2020
The Habersham County middle school and high school students this week received a visit from Robert Hackenson, founder of Dynamic Influence. Visiting from Boston, Hackenson travels the country speaking on various informative topics and this week he focused on teen vaping and marijuana awareness.
Another wreck on Highway 365 shut down the southbound portion of the road.

Another wreck on Highway 365 shut down the southbound portion of the road.

Fatal wreck shuts down part of Highway 365

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
A single vehicle accident on State Route 365 in Demorest lead to Habersham County’s first traffic fatality of 2020 on the highway which produced five crashes in 24 hours last week.