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Shown with one of the new “safe haven” signs, located at the Cornelia Police Department, is, from left, City Manager Donald Anderson, Police Chief Chad Smith and Fire Chief Billy Jenkins Jr. (Photo/CHRISTINA SANTEE)

Shown with one of the new “safe haven” signs, located at the Cornelia Police Department, is, from left, City Manager Donald Anderson, Police Chief Chad Smith and Fire Chief Billy Jenkins Jr. (Photo/CHRISTINA SANTEE)

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Cornelia erects ‘safe haven’ signs

Christina Santee
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
In early April, a Cornelia mother allegedly killed her 3-month-old daughter. Now, the city of Cornelia has erected “safe haven” signs at facilities where mothers can safely leave newborns they don’t want.
Gwen Brown, daughter of Susie Brown, cuts the cake at Susie Brown’s 100th birthday party earlier this month at a Clarkesville church. (Photo/CHAMIAN CRUZ)

Gwen Brown, daughter of Susie Brown, cuts the cake at Susie Brown’s 100th birthday party earlier this month at a Clarkesville church. (Photo/CHAMIAN CRUZ)

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Susie Brown celebrates 100 years of life with loved ones

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Clarkesville filled with at least 70 family members, friends, church members and neighbors Saturday, July 20, to celebrate Susie Mae Brown’s 100th birthday.

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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...