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Demorest resident Deborah Showalter reads the letter on behalf of concerned citizens during the Tuesday night council meeting. She told The Northeast Georgian this letter has the support of 80-plus people. (Photo/ERIC PEREIRA)

Demorest resident Deborah Showalter reads the letter on behalf of concerned citizens during the Tuesday night council meeting. She told The Northeast Georgian this letter has the support of 80-plus people. (Photo/ERIC PEREIRA)

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Demorest residents request mayor’s resignation

Eric Pereira
Thursday, September 5, 2019
The Demorest City Council and Mayor Rick Austin heard an unusual request at its regular meeting Tuesday.
Hurricane Dorian, recently a category 3 storm seemingly bigger than Georgia, continued to shift north up the U.S. coast as of press deadline Thursday, bringing tornadoes and flooding to the Carolinas. (Photo/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

Hurricane Dorian, recently a category 3 storm seemingly bigger than Georgia, continued to shift north up the U.S. coast as of press deadline Thursday, bringing tornadoes and flooding to the Carolinas. (Photo/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

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Dorian’s wrath continues north, local personnel sent to assist

Christina Santee
Thursday, September 5, 2019
While Hurricane Dorian remained unpredictable earlier this week, the storm was producing tornadoes and causing flooding in the Carolinas as of The Northeast Georgian’s press deadline Thursday, sources stated.

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BRUNCH BILL

Christina Santee
Thursday, September 5, 2019
Cornelia residents will soon decide whether local dining establishments, including motels/hotels, can serve alcohol earlier Sunday mornings. At its regular meeting Tuesday, the Cornelia City Commission voted to place a “Brunch Bill” referendum on the coming Nov. 5 municipal election ballot.
Hurricane Dorian, which had downgraded Tuesday afternoon to a category 2 hurricane, was reportedly growing in size and speed as of The Northeast Georgian’s press deadline. Prior to inching closer to the Southeastern U.S., Dorian battered the Bahamas for roughly 48 hours, leaving destruction in its path and several dead, various news outlets reported. (Photo/NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION)

Hurricane Dorian, which had downgraded Tuesday afternoon to a category 2 hurricane, was reportedly growing in size and speed as of The Northeast Georgian’s press deadline. Prior to inching closer to the Southeastern U.S., Dorian battered the Bahamas for roughly 48 hours, leaving destruction in its path and several dead, various news outlets reported. (Photo/NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION)

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MONSTER DORIAN

Christina Santee
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
“... One of the most powerful Atlantic storms in history.” “‘Absolute monster’ Hurricane Dorian strengthens ...” “Dorian could be the strongest hurricane to hit Florida’s east coast since Andrew.
More than a dozen people escaped this multi-family dwelling as it burned early Friday in Cornelia. Unidentified individuals were responsible for alerting the residents to the fire, but as of The Northeast Georgian’s press deadline Tuesday, they hadn’t been named. (Photo/ERIC PEREIRA)

More than a dozen people escaped this multi-family dwelling as it burned early Friday in Cornelia. Unidentified individuals were responsible for alerting the residents to the fire, but as of The Northeast Georgian’s press deadline Tuesday, they hadn’t been named. (Photo/ERIC PEREIRA)

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Fire displaces 13, unknown citizens come to the rescue

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
A fire early Friday morning at a multi-family apartment complex near downtown Cornelia displaced over a dozen people, but caused no injuries.
The city of Clarkesville is up for a national award after garnering attention for its rebuild efforts after a nighttime fire tore through the historic downtown square. The fire originated in a restaurant that used to be located behind this side of the square. Despite hardships, Clarkesville successfully rebuilt. (Photo/CHAMIAN CRUZ)

The city of Clarkesville is up for a national award after garnering attention for its rebuild efforts after a nighttime fire tore through the historic downtown square. The fire originated in a restaurant that used to be located behind this side of the square. Despite hardships, Clarkesville successfully rebuilt. (Photo/CHAMIAN CRUZ)

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NATIONAL AWARD

Chamian Cruz
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
When a fire damaged several businesses in Clarkesville’s downtown square in March 2014, few could imagine what the future held for the city.
Joan Salute has been working with miniatures for about 35 years. She has 20-25 room boxes and a dollhouse displayed throughout her house, each one with a different theme. Salute holds her 8-year-old chihuahua named Heidi. (Photo/CHAMIAN CRUZ)

Joan Salute has been working with miniatures for about 35 years. She has 20-25 room boxes and a dollhouse displayed throughout her house, each one with a different theme. Salute holds her 8-year-old chihuahua named Heidi. (Photo/CHAMIAN CRUZ)

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DOLLED UP

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Joan Salute, 82, of Cornelia says she never grew up. She was a doll collector for about 10 years and then started working with miniatures 35 years ago. She now has 20-25 “room boxes” displayed throughout her house, including a tearoom, a craft room and many, many more.