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The gate at the old water plant in Cornelia is set to be fixed by Franklin Fence Company. The project will cost the city $11,015.78. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

The gate at the old water plant in Cornelia is set to be fixed by Franklin Fence Company. The project will cost the city $11,015.78. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Cornelia sets estimated rollback millage

Zach Taylor
Friday, June 6, 2025
Cornelia City Commissioners set the estimated rollback millage rate for upcoming tax assessments in accordance with House Bill 581.
The old funeral home building on Washington Street in Clarkesville will be demolished soon. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/Staff

The old funeral home building on Washington Street in Clarkesville will be demolished soon. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/Staff

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Demolition ahead for funeral home building

Samantha Sinclair
Friday, June 6, 2025
Another building in Clarkesville will be demolished in coming weeks.    City Manager Keith Dickerson said Monday that the old funeral home building on Washington Street will be demolished after the demolition work on the old courthouse is fully complete, as the same demolition crew will be used.
Ann Lewallen (right) works in the Cornelia Elementary School kitchen service line to serve the children coming through for breakfast on Thursday morning. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Ann Lewallen (right) works in the Cornelia Elementary School kitchen service line to serve the children coming through for breakfast on Thursday morning. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

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Habersham schools summer food program starts

News Staff
Friday, June 6, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      Thanks to the Habersham County School System’s nutrition department, children 18 and younger can now participate in the system’s summer food program, which aims to alleviate childhood food insecurity during the summer for the county’s schoolchildren.
GlobalTech Owner Rush Mauney and his daughter and GlobalTech Director of Marketing and Communications Jessamine Cantey take a look Goose Creek Black Cherry candles coming down the production line. They are celebrating 30 years of the candle business with employees. Samantha Sinclair/Staff

GlobalTech Owner Rush Mauney and his daughter and GlobalTech Director of Marketing and Communications Jessamine Cantey take a look Goose Creek Black Cherry candles coming down the production line. They are celebrating 30 years of the candle business with employees. Samantha Sinclair/Staff

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Keeping the flame going

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Things are coming full circle for Jessamine Cantey.    She remembers when she little, and her father’s factory had just opened, going to a carnival in the factory’s warehouse. And, she remembers how special that day was for the families working at GlobalTech Industries.
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

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Clarkesville changes millage calculation

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Property taxes may not change in Clarkesville, but the way the rate is calculated will.    The Clarkesville City Council approved a resolution Monday night that amends the maximum millage rate in its charter.
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Tullis ready to run for mayor

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      Mt. Airy citizens will see a familiar name on the mayor’s ballot in this year’s election.    Councilman Adam Tullis has announced his intent for mayor and has submitted his resignation letter to the town, effective on Aug. 17.
Truett McConnell University’s trustess are preparing to meet Friday regarding students coming forward in accusation against administrator Bradley Reynolds. LANDEN TODD/Staff

Truett McConnell University’s trustess are preparing to meet Friday regarding students coming forward in accusation against administrator Bradley Reynolds. LANDEN TODD/Staff

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More come forward in TMU scandal

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
By Jerry Grillo CNI News Service      Days after sex abuse allegations shook Truett McConnell University (TMU) in Cleveland, the scandal is still unfolding as other former students come forward with accusations and the school’s trustees prepare to meet on Friday, possibly to determine the future...
After serving 14 years on the city council (shown above being sworn in in 2024), Adam Tullis has submitted his resignation and plans to run for mayor. (File)

After serving 14 years on the city council (shown above being sworn in in 2024), Adam Tullis has submitted his resignation and plans to run for mayor. (File)

Tullis submits resignation, intends to run for mayor

News Staff
Friday, May 30, 2025
Mt. Airy Councilman Adam Tullis said he will officially be putting up a bid for the mayor’s seat. Current Mayor Ray McAllister announced that he would likely not seek reelection this year.
Sarah, Connie and Lori Walters stand in front of the cozy building just south of the barn. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Sarah, Connie and Lori Walters stand in front of the cozy building just south of the barn. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Making old things new

Zach Taylor
Friday, May 30, 2025
The story of an all-American TV show in the 2010s had come to life for the Walters family.
Clarkesville is throwing a dance party to celebrate the acquisition of the old courthouse property. A Square Affair: Clarkesville Claims its Heart will take place from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, June 14 directly on the old courthouse property. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Clarkesville is throwing a dance party to celebrate the acquisition of the old courthouse property. A Square Affair: Clarkesville Claims its Heart will take place from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, June 14 directly on the old courthouse property. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Clarkesville celebrating its potential

Samantha Sinclair
Friday, May 30, 2025
Clarkesville is throwing a dance party to celebrate the acquisition of the old courthouse property.    A Square Affair: Clarkesville Claims its Heart will take place from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, June 14 directly on the old courthouse property, just beside the gazebo downtown.