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Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell is shown at the Habersham County Detention Center in Clarkesville. Voters decided to not issue general obligation bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $31.7 million for the purpose of financing a new jail in November.

Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell is shown at the Habersham County Detention Center in Clarkesville. Voters decided to not issue general obligation bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $31.7 million for the purpose of financing a new jail in November.

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YEAR IN REVIEW: Jail vote, triple redo election top news of 2019

News Staff
Thursday, December 26, 2019
In addition to the major healthcare shifts in Habersham County this year, there was plenty of news that impacted locals in 2019, including the failed jail referendum in November.    Voters turned down a $31.7 million jail bond, as 52% said no to financing for a new jail.
Annabelle Wiley, manager at the Cornelia Library (left), congratulates a student on her summer reading. Wiley is leaving the library after making a positive impact on the community over the last 16 years. Photo from Cornelia Library Facebook page

Annabelle Wiley, manager at the Cornelia Library (left), congratulates a student on her summer reading. Wiley is leaving the library after making a positive impact on the community over the last 16 years. Photo from Cornelia Library Facebook page

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Beloved Cornelia Library manager saying goodbye

Eric Pereira
Thursday, December 26, 2019
When she was in fifth grade, Annabelle Wiley, was helping stock shelves and cleaning up at the Cornelia Library. Little did she expect to turn that volunteering effort into a full-time dedication to this community resource for so many years as the library manager.
Habersham Hills had a packed house Thursday night for the premiere of Stars Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Some fans of the franchise took the opportunity to dress up as some of their favorite characters. David Windmiller of Sautee dressed as Anakin Skywalker and Jacob Anderson of Cleveland dressed as Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Habersham Hills had a packed house Thursday night for the premiere of Stars Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Some fans of the franchise took the opportunity to dress up as some of their favorite characters. David Windmiller of Sautee dressed as Anakin Skywalker and Jacob Anderson of Cleveland dressed as Obi-Wan Kenobi.

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Star Wars fans flock to new film

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, December 26, 2019
Habersham Hills Cinemas had a busy weekend right before Christmas with the premiere of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” – the latest and final movie of both a trilogy and nine-film cycle that began 42 years ago. The movie was released Friday, Dec. 20, and had an early showing the night before.
Maison Cloautre’s hobby of building boutique guitar amplifiers led him to have one of his own included at Capricorn Studios for musicians to use alongside those made by Fender and other big names. Clouatre poses for a photo while displaying the inside of his very first boutique guitar amplifier, which he continues to work on today.

Maison Cloautre’s hobby of building boutique guitar amplifiers led him to have one of his own included at Capricorn Studios for musicians to use alongside those made by Fender and other big names. Clouatre poses for a photo while displaying the inside of his very first boutique guitar amplifier, which he continues to work on today.

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Habersham native builds guitar amplifier for Capricorn Studios

Chamian Cruz
Monday, December 23, 2019
Maison Clouatre is leaving his mark at the historic Capricorn Studios.
Rhett Walker Branson, 25, of Clarkesville and Vincent Wayne Goss, 24, of Mt. Airy

Rhett Walker Branson, 25, of Clarkesville and Vincent Wayne Goss, 24, of Mt. Airy

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Deputies rescue child from drug house

Matthew Osborne
Monday, December 23, 2019
Habersham County Sheriff’s deputies helped a child safely leave a home where there was exposure to multiple drugs and at least one gun.
A Mother’s Rest is expected to open in March 2020 at the Lawton Place Manor.

A Mother’s Rest is expected to open in March 2020 at the Lawton Place Manor.

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Caregiver respite coming soon to Lawton Place

Eric Pereira
Monday, December 23, 2019
A Mother’s Rest Charitable Respite Foundation plans to soon offer a respite program in Mt. Airy for parents and caregivers.    AMR plans to have Lawton Place Manor, former home of baseball hall-of-famer Ty Cobb, serve as its second year-round respite inn location.

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Georgia Power to increase rates in coming year

Eric Pereira
Monday, December 23, 2019
Georgia Power customers can expect to see a rate increase next month and in the years to come following approval from the Public Service Commission, according to The Atlanta Journal Constitution.    This is a part of a three year rate plan which will also see increases in 2021 and 2022.
Plans are in the works to fill the vacancies at Habersham Village.

Plans are in the works to fill the vacancies at Habersham Village.

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Deals in works for new retail chains at Habersham Village

Chamian Cruz
Monday, December 23, 2019
Three tenants for retail chains have been identified to occupy the former Kmart building at Habersham Village shopping center in Cornelia, said Vanguard Associates Inc. President Tim O’Neill.     “All three of the deals are being actively worked on at this point,” he told The Northeast Georgian.