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HCSO: Skeletal remains found

Christina Santee
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) are conducting a death investigation after skeletal remains were discovered Thursday in the area of state Route 105 (Cannon Bridge Road) just north of Old Athens Highway, the HCSO announced online.
Shown, from left, is Alejandro Jose Romo; Leticia Romo; the family's 1-year-old German Shepherd, Jack; 5-month-old Grand Pyrenees, Pirata; Stephany Romo; and Alejandro Romo at their house in Mt. Airy, where Jack got loose and was taken to Orlando, Florida, then West Virginia.

Shown, from left, is Alejandro Jose Romo; Leticia Romo; the family's 1-year-old German Shepherd, Jack; 5-month-old Grand Pyrenees, Pirata; Stephany Romo; and Alejandro Romo at their house in Mt. Airy, where Jack got loose and was taken to Orlando, Florida, then West Virginia.

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Family dog gets loose, travels to Florida then West Virginia

Chamian Cruz
Friday, July 26, 2019
A true story incredible enough to sound like the script of a movie, El Jinete Mexican Restaurant co-owner and Manager Leticia Romo recalls some weeks ago when she thought she’d lost her 1-year-old German Shepherd, Jack, forever.
Paul Reeves, right, is shown sitting with his wife, Doris.

Paul Reeves, right, is shown sitting with his wife, Doris.

Remembering Paul Reeves

Eric Pereira
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Habersham County has lost a man whose name will live on: Paul Jones Reeves. A man known by many for his kindness, generosity, faith and more, he left behind countless memories after passing away July 18 at age 93 surrounded by family and caregivers. Born Dec.

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Fire chief: Baldwin’s ISO rating improved from 4 to 3

Eric Pereira
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Baldwin Fire Chief Joe Roy recently reported to the Baldwin City Council that the city’s ISO (Insurance Services Office) Public Protection Classification (PPC) has improved from a 4 to a 3. The information was shared Monday at the council’s second regular meeting of the month.

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BOE approves $2.1M purchase for 22 new buses

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Approximately 5,000 students who regularly ride a school bus will benefit this coming school year after the Habersham County Board of Education approved at its regular monthly meeting Monday, July 22, the $2,157,361 purchase of 22 new school buses, which will largely be paid for using Education...
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Racing to the finish line

News Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Emily Wonders, left, helps Elizabeth Hughes offload yellow rubber ducks Hughes retrieved in the Soque River during Habersham Volunteers for Literacy’s (VFL) eighth annual Rubber Duck Race. Also shown in a kayak, back, is Joel Volpi, Soque River Watershed Association Board president.
Shown is Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia Executive Director Nanette Baughman reaching over to hug Deyci Rodriguez, surrounded by the rest of the Rodriguez family, who on Sunday were dedicated Habitat’s 71st house. (CHAMIAN CRUZ/Staff)

Shown is Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia Executive Director Nanette Baughman reaching over to hug Deyci Rodriguez, surrounded by the rest of the Rodriguez family, who on Sunday were dedicated Habitat’s 71st house. (CHAMIAN CRUZ/Staff)

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Habitat for Humanity dedicates 71st home

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia dedicated its 71st house Sunday, July 21, to the Rodriquez family in Cornelia. Over 75 people attended the dedication celebration to welcome the family into their new home.