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Interim Parks and Recreation Director Terry Lannon is not leaving the position.

Interim Parks and Recreation Director Terry Lannon is not leaving the position.

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Rec director rescinds resignation

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
By Zach Taylor Interim Parks and Recreation Director Terry Lannon is not leaving the position. After submitting his resignation effective immediately on Friday, Lannon changed his mind and was back Monday afternoon.
T Perry whips up some meals for hungry customers during last year’s festival. (File)

T Perry whips up some meals for hungry customers during last year’s festival. (File)

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Big Red Apple Festival coming Saturday

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Friday, September 19, 2025
By Zach Taylor Cornelia’s flagship festival is coming up this Saturday, Sept. 20, and the city is gearing up to host one of the biggest yet.  The Big Red Apple Festival is celebrating its 37th year in the city, near the monument that harkens back to its past — The Big Red Apple.
Former MLB legend and television sports color commentator Darrel Chaney speaks during Georgia Foothills United Way Community Luncheon and campaign kick off event. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Former MLB legend and television sports color commentator Darrel Chaney speaks during Georgia Foothills United Way Community Luncheon and campaign kick off event. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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United Way kicks off campaign with Chaney

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Friday, September 19, 2025
By Landen Todd Georgia Foothills United Way hosted its fourth annual Community Luncheon and campaign kick off event at the Habersham EMC Community Room on Tuesday. Former MLB legend and television sports color commentator Darrel Chaney was the guest speaker.

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County starting SPLOST education

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Friday, September 19, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair Habersham County plans to hold three educational sessions about the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or SPLOST, VIII extension that voters will be asked to approve in November.
The Band of Blue performs during an early season halftime show. (Landen Todd/Staff)

The Band of Blue performs during an early season halftime show. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Spreading good vibes

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Friday, September 19, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair Band of Blue Director Jacob Weinstein noticed a trend lately — many band performances were very dark. “I kept seeing it over and over again,” Weinstein said. “And I just wanted to do something that was the antithesis of that.”
Clear View Enterprises is constructing a warehouse on Pyratich Drive in Phase II of the Habersham County Airport Business Park. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

Clear View Enterprises is constructing a warehouse on Pyratich Drive in Phase II of the Habersham County Airport Business Park. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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Business park grows with new facility

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Friday, September 19, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair A company that will support the local poultry industry is nearing the final stages of bringing a new warehouse here.
David Barnes helps with the canning process at the Habersham County Canning Plant. Barnes has been working at the canning plant since 1983. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

David Barnes helps with the canning process at the Habersham County Canning Plant. Barnes has been working at the canning plant since 1983. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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‘Nothing artificial’

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
By Hannah Caudell Prepare, cook, preserve. While it may sound easy, the canning process takes a lot of time, a lot of careful preparation, and a lot of space. But luckily, the Habersham County Canning Plant in Demorest offers everything canners need and more. Just bring the food stuff.

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Road rage leads to Tallulah Falls School on lockdown

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
By Hannah Caudell Tallulah Falls School went under lockdown on Friday morning as a precaution after a Gainesville man followed a school parent onto campus. On the roadway, he had threatened her by showing a gun in what appeared to be an exhibition of road rage.

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Treadwell ending council post bid

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair Another candidate plans to drop out of a local council race. Liz Treadwell confirmed her plans to drop out of the Clarkesville Council Post 4 race with The Northeast Georgian on Monday.