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Mt. Airy's ordinances haven't been codified since 2009.

Mt. Airy's ordinances haven't been codified since 2009.

Mt. Airy to update ordinances

By Samantha Sinclair Mt. Airy will be reviewing its ordinances in the coming months, getting all changes made in recent years and any other changes needed in one document.The town’s ordinances have not been codified since 2009, Mayor Adam Tullis announced at the town council meeting Monday...
Habersham County Board of Education Chairman Joey Duncan asks for a motion to approve the donation of surplused property to Rabun County E-911 during Monday night's regular meeting. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

Habersham County Board of Education Chairman Joey Duncan asks for a motion to approve the donation of surplused property to Rabun County E-911 during Monday night's regular meeting. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

BOE approves radio agreement, donation of surplus property

by Hannah CaudellThe Habersham County Board of Education approved the radio system intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Habersham County on Monday night, as well as the donation of surplus property from the technology department to Rabun County E-911.The radio agreement is an annual IGA with...
Mike Urpschot is sworn into office by City Clerk Linda Lapeyrouse at the Dec. 14, 2023 Tallulah Falls council meeting. He has submitted his resignation following his arrest last month. (File)

Mike Urpschot is sworn into office by City Clerk Linda Lapeyrouse at the Dec. 14, 2023 Tallulah Falls council meeting. He has submitted his resignation following his arrest last month. (File)

Tallulah Falls councilman leaves council after arrest

By Hannah CaudellMike Urpschot has officially submitted his resignation letter from the Tallulah Falls Town Council.Tallulah Falls Mayor Mike Early asked to amend the agenda during Wednesday night’s special-called meeting to accept Urpschot’s resignation at the beginning of the town’s new business...
Bill Miles, who is now Grant-Reeves VFW Commander, and American Legion Post 84 Commander Jim Morgan perform a bell tolling ceremony for each time a plane hit the United States on 9/11 during last year’s ceremony. (File)

Bill Miles, who is now Grant-Reeves VFW Commander, and American Legion Post 84 Commander Jim Morgan perform a bell tolling ceremony for each time a plane hit the United States on 9/11 during last year’s ceremony. (File)

Veterans, SAR plan ceremony Friday night

By Samantha SinclairFor those looking to honor 9/11, local organizations will hold a ceremony tonight at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair.The 9/11 Remembrance will start at 5:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds, and is sponsored by the Grant-Reeves VFW Post 7720, American Legion Post 84, DAV Chapter 15 and...
 Sgt. 1st Class Charles “Steve” Tench

Sgt. 1st Class Charles “Steve” Tench

Habersham native in Pentagon when hijacked plane hits

Editor’s note: The following story was originally published in the Sept. 14, 2001 edition of The Northeast Georgian.By Rob MooreWhen Habersham County native Sgt. 1st Class Charles “Steve” Tench of the U.S. Army went to work at the Pentagon on Tuesday, he never expected what would happen a few hours...
A plaque honoring the heroes and victims of the terrorist attacks rests in the flowers at the flag poles outside the train depot in Cornelia. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

A plaque honoring the heroes and victims of the terrorist attacks rests in the flowers at the flag poles outside the train depot in Cornelia. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

Remembering the unimaginable

By Samantha SinclairIt started like any other Tuesday at this time of year, until it wasn’t.In Habersham County, the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair had just completed its first weekend, and the United Way was preparing for its campaign kick-off dinner that night.Then, at 8:46 a.m., American Airlines...
Assistant Superintendent David Leenman gives the Board of Education an update as the school system prepares to start building new playground facilities at the eight elementary schools. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

Assistant Superintendent David Leenman gives the Board of Education an update as the school system prepares to start building new playground facilities at the eight elementary schools. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

Board of Education gets playground update

by Hannah CaudellThe Habersham County Board of Education is almost ready to begin the process of building new playground facilities for all eight of its elementary schools.Assistant Superintendent David Leenman told board members on Thursday afternoon during his facilities report that...
Tallulah Falls Mayor Mike Early reads council's prepared statement regarding Mike Urpschot's resignation from council. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

Tallulah Falls Mayor Mike Early reads council's prepared statement regarding Mike Urpschot's resignation from council. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

Tallulah Falls councilman resigns following arrest

By Hannah CaudellFormer Tallulah Falls councilman Mike Urpschot has officially submitted his resignation letter.Tallulah Falls Mayor Mike Early asked to amend the agenda during Wednesday night’s special-called meeting to accept Urpschot’s resignation at the beginning of the town’s new business...
Former Gov. Nathan Deal talks about the history behind the Nathan Deal Scholarships. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

Former Gov. Nathan Deal talks about the history behind the Nathan Deal Scholarships. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

Two Deal Scholars practice in community

By Samantha SinclairThere are about 140 Nathan Deal Scholars, and two are doctors serving our community through Northeast Georgia Health System.Dr. Amy Howard, an OB-GYN in Demorest, and Dr. Christopher Kiker, a family medicine doctor at the Toccoa Clinic, were both recipients of the...
Joshua Adam Doster

Joshua Adam Doster

Man arrested for home invasion in Cornelia

By Hannah CaudellA Lawrenceville man was arrested Thursday morning after invading a home in Cornelia.Joshua Adam Doster was charged with criminal trespass, obstruction of law enforcement and burglary after invading a home on a Cornelia street.Two Habersham County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded...