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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.
Shown is the first railroad locomotive in which Jarvis Van Buren had a role in assembling. It made its historic run from Schenectady to Albany, New York, on Aug. 9, 1831.

Shown is the first railroad locomotive in which Jarvis Van Buren had a role in assembling. It made its historic run from Schenectady to Albany, New York, on Aug. 9, 1831.

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Jarvis Van Buren leaves behind legacy in city of Clarkesville

News Staff
Monday, July 22, 2019
Clarkesville resident John Lunsford recently got his hands on copies of some detailed painting of apples given to him by Frank Tufts, a family friend. These apples painted by renaissance man Jarvis Van Buren tell only a small portion of the impact he made on the city of Clarkesville.

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Plans ongoing to make census unique to county

Chamian Cruz
Monday, July 22, 2019
Planning for the 2020 U.S. Census is ongoing in Habersham County, as the Census 2020 Complete Count Committee held its third meeting Tuesday, July 16, where several community leaders discussed potential plans to prevent an undercount, increase participation and creating a logo and marketing plan...

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FCA closing after more than 20 years in community

Chamian Cruz
Monday, July 22, 2019
Even after the community rallied together in May to help ensure Faith Christian Academy (FCA) of Habersham, located in Mt. Airy, could keep its doors open for the 2019-20 school year, several factors played a role this summer – not enough faculty, a drop in student enrollment and financial needs –...

Demorest City Council calls Thursday meeting

News Staff
Monday, July 22, 2019
The Demorest City Council has called a meeting for 6 p.m. tonight, July 18, at the Demorest Municipal Building, 125 Ivy St., Demorest. The purpose of the meeting is to review and possibly vote on an agreement between the city and Piedmont College regarding Massachusetts Boulevard.