Cornelia Elementary hosts Veterans Day celebration

Cornelia Elementary School hosted several local veterans for a Veterans Day celebration Monday. The day began with a free breakfast for the veterans which continued with a student-led ceremony in the gym.

Stage Raiders place 5th at state

The Habersham Stage Raiders at Habersham Central High School (HCHS) ranked fifth out of 58 schools at the 6A One Act Play State Championship in Warner Robins on Saturday, Nov. 9, for “Failure: A Love Story.”

HCES and fire chiefs meet for response configurations

Do you ever wonder how the number of fire engines and police vehicles sent to an emergency call is determined?

Raiders hope to finish strong

Following another heartbreaking loss at the hands of Winder-Barrow High School last Friday, the Habersham Central High School (HCHS) Raiders took to the practice field for the final time this week as they prepared for their last game of the season, which they’ll play tonight against the Apalachee...

Leading the charge

You could call Habersham Central High School (HCHS) students Thomas Hotard and Andrew Kivett a lot of things – competitors, teammates, runners – but perhaps the best way to describe the pair of cross-country captains would be friends, as their love of the sport has forged a friendship that has...

HABERSHAM COUNTY CELEBRATING VETERANS TODAY

Readers will find several tributes to veterans in this edition of The Northeast Georgian. Be sure to check the community calendar as there will be celebrations today and on Nov. 11. Habersham County is home to thousands of local veterans.

Cornelia approves 2020 proposed budget, 10% occupational tax increase

The Cornelia City Commission approved the proposed budget for 2020 and a proposed occupational tax increase of 10% at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Nov. 5, after public hearings. Cornelia City Manager Donald Anderson said the occupational tax had not been increased in over five years.

New runaway teen reported, while search for Tomlin continues

The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is currently in search for two endangered runaway teens, as a second unrelated case was reported this week. HCSO welcomes any information to help find the following individuals.

Habersham County Jail referendum Fails

The Habersham County Commission will have to seek a new avenue if they want to fund a new jail. However, no alternative plan seems to be in place at the moment and jail operations will continue running as they have been.

Nov. 5 general and special election results

Less than 4,000 voters, approximately 3,864, out of the 26,374 active registered voters in Habersham County cast ballots in the general/special election Tuesday.