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CANDIDATE RESPONSES

Christina Santee
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Ahead of Election Day Nov. 5, The Northeast Georgian is asking candidates running for election/re-election, even if not facing opposition, a series of questions to help educate readers on their reasons for running and their plans for office.
Fall leaves in north Habersham County emit warm hues.

Fall leaves in north Habersham County emit warm hues.

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Fall foliage peak forecast

Chamian Cruz
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
It’s almost that time of year when people from throughout Georgia and even beyond state lines visit North Georgia to watch the leaves change color from green to different shades of red, orange and gold.
The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government (CVIOG), J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development and the New Materials Institute, which respectively competed under the place, talent and innovation categories, collectively received the Judge’s Award at the University Economic Development Association’s Annual Summit. CVIOG received the award, along with the city of Clarkesville, for their work to redevelop the downtown square after a devastating fire in 2014.

The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government (CVIOG), J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development and the New Materials Institute, which respectively competed under the place, talent and innovation categories, collectively received the Judge’s Award at the University Economic Development Association’s Annual Summit. CVIOG received the award, along with the city of Clarkesville, for their work to redevelop the downtown square after a devastating fire in 2014.

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Clarkesville takes home national award for ‘Rising from the Ashes’

Chamian Cruz
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
In an unprecedented move, the city of Clarkesville and two others collectively received the Judge’s Award at the University Economic Development Association’s (UEDA) Annual Summit, which is given at UEDA’s discretion.

GBI probing Baldwin home invasion

Christina Santee
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Local authorities called on the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) after a home invasion was reported Sunday at a Baldwin residence, an official confirmed. Baldwin Police Chief Charles Webb stated in a press release issued Monday that at approximately 6:45 a.m. Oct.

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City of Cornelia clarifies proposed property tax increase

News Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
The city of Cornelia is clarifying numbers surrounding a proposed property tax increase after it inadvertently issued the wrong information. In the article, “City of Cornelia announces property tax increase for residents,” which ran in the Oct.
The Washington Monument has reportedly undergone $10.7 million in repairs which has caused it to be closed for more than three years.

The Washington Monument has reportedly undergone $10.7 million in repairs which has caused it to be closed for more than three years.

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OPEN DOOR

Eric Pereira
Thursday, October 10, 2019
The Washington Monument in the nation’s capital has undergone $10.7 million in repairs and renovations and reopened to the public Sept. 19 after being closed for more than three years, according to a report from NPR.

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Anthem, NGHS willing to continue its negotiations

Eric Pereira
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Although Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is no longer in the Anthem network, it appears both parties are still willing to negotiate a new contract. But how soon that could happen remains unclear due to a lack of agreement between both parties.