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“Leaving Lennox,” comprised of Mick Hambly and Lauren Val, perform on stage in downtown Cornelia singing a song to the hundreds of attendees of the Big Red Apple Festival Saturday, Sept. 28. They sang a mix of covers and original songs. (Photo/CHAMIAN CRUZ)

“Leaving Lennox,” comprised of Mick Hambly and Lauren Val, perform on stage in downtown Cornelia singing a song to the hundreds of attendees of the Big Red Apple Festival Saturday, Sept. 28. They sang a mix of covers and original songs. (Photo/CHAMIAN CRUZ)

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32nd annual Big Red Apple Festival draws thousands

Chamian Cruz
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Several thousand people showed up for Cornelia’s 32nd annual Big Red Apple Festival held in downtown Cornelia Saturday, Sept. 28. It is the largest event the city holds every year. Cornelia Community Development Manager Jessie Owensby said the event drew an estimated 4,500-5,000 people this year.

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A chance to say goodbye

Christina Santee
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Just days before his death, peers, friends and loved ones of Tim Lee’s gathered Monday, Sept. 23, at the Delta Club in SunTrust Park for a dinner held in his honor, the Marietta Daily Journal (MDJ) reported.

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Woman, 22, charged with Cornelia man’s murder

Christina Santee
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Authorities have charged a Habersham County woman with murder in the death of a Cornelia man, an official confirmed. Anslee Danielle Foster, 22, is accused of murdering Christopher Elderth, 36, of 856 Straight St., according to a press release issued Tuesday by Cornelia Police Chief Chad Smith.

Anthem forces Northeast Georgia Health System out of its network

News Staff
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) announced today that, as of midnight on Oct. 1, most NGHS facilities have been forced out of the Anthem network. Their current contract between Anthem, formerly Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, expired with no new agreement in place.
Fourteen-year-old Cameron Mote of Baldwin built four Little Free Libraries for his Eagle Scout Service Project. They are now located at Alto Town Park, Mt. Airy Town Hall, Tallulah Falls Town Hall and the Habersham County Health Department. (Photo/CHAMIAN CRUZ)

Fourteen-year-old Cameron Mote of Baldwin built four Little Free Libraries for his Eagle Scout Service Project. They are now located at Alto Town Park, Mt. Airy Town Hall, Tallulah Falls Town Hall and the Habersham County Health Department. (Photo/CHAMIAN CRUZ)

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Boy Scout Cameron Mote builds four new Little Free Libraries

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, September 26, 2019
In addition to the six existing Little Free Libraries (LFLs) across the county, there are now four more located at Alto City Park, Mt.
A rendering of the proposed new county jail. A new jail is estimated to cost $31.7 million.

A rendering of the proposed new county jail. A new jail is estimated to cost $31.7 million.

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Town hall to discuss jail bond referendum set Monday

Christina Santee
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Ahead of the election, the Habersham County Commission will hold Monday the first of two planned town hall meetings to discuss with Habersham Countians the jail bond referendum on the coming Nov. 5 ballot. The town hall is slated for 6 p.m. Sept.
Demorest city officials discussed Tuesday at the council’s regular work session the issue of water theft. Some residents have been stealing water through “straight-piping,” shown above, where they remove the water meter.

Demorest city officials discussed Tuesday at the council’s regular work session the issue of water theft. Some residents have been stealing water through “straight-piping,” shown above, where they remove the water meter.

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Demorest discusses water-theft penalties

Eric Pereira
Thursday, September 26, 2019
The Demorest City Council, during its Tuesday work session, spent some time discussing possible penalties for people caught stealing water, which appears to be a reoccurring issue.
ZACK LEE/Staff

ZACK LEE/Staff

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HABERSHAM CENTRAL RAIDERS MAKE HISTORY

News Staff
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
For the first time in 20-plus years, the Habersham Central High School (HCHS) Raiders emerged victorious Friday night from an electric, nail-biting meeting with arch-rival, the Stephens County High School (SCHS) Indians.
Becky and Billy Bending have owned Country Cobbler Shoe Repair in Cornelia for nearly five years. Billy Bending has been a cobbler for over 30 years and Becky Bending has been in the profession for over 20 years. (Photo/ERIC PEREIRA)

Becky and Billy Bending have owned Country Cobbler Shoe Repair in Cornelia for nearly five years. Billy Bending has been a cobbler for over 30 years and Becky Bending has been in the profession for over 20 years. (Photo/ERIC PEREIRA)

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PASSION IN THE SOLE

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Do you recall the last time you sent a pair of shoes, belt or wallet to get repaired? When was the last time you threw out one of those accessories or garments because of wear and tear? Well, no cut is too big or small for the folks at Country Cobbler Shoe Repair in Cornelia.