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Dakota Rose Chen performs as Judy Bernly in Piedmont’s recent show - ‘9 To 5: The Musical.’ ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Dakota Rose Chen performs as Judy Bernly in Piedmont’s recent show - ‘9 To 5: The Musical.’ ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Lights, camera, actress

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The stage is no stranger to Piedmont University actress Dakota Rose Chen, and neither is her heart for those around her.    Last year, fellow Piedmont actor Johnny Seven Goodwyn passed away after complications from leukemia, and took with him a heart for theater challenged by few.
The old Habersham County courthouse will become something new in the coming years. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

The old Habersham County courthouse will become something new in the coming years. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Courthouse deal moves forward

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The sale of the old courthouse to the City of Clarkesville is almost a done deal.
As the board exits the room for executive session, Interim County Manager Tim Sims assures Reign Elite Owner Neva Daniels that safety is the county’s top concern in repairs to the gymnastics facility. Samantha Sinclair/Staff

As the board exits the room for executive session, Interim County Manager Tim Sims assures Reign Elite Owner Neva Daniels that safety is the county’s top concern in repairs to the gymnastics facility. Samantha Sinclair/Staff

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County privatizes gymnastics program

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The county’s gymnastics will soon be in the hands of Reign Elite of Clarkesville for a price of $50,000.    At its regular meeting Monday night, the Habersham County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase agreement negotiated between its committee and Neva Daniels, owner of Reign Elite.
Habersham County School Nutrition.

Habersham County School Nutrition.

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School free lunch program to continue

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      With the freezing of federal funds — and the eventual rescinding of said freeze — at all federal levels this past month, parents in the county were wondering: will free lunch for students eventually be affected by the slew of executive orders in Washington?
Thad Dixon of SEFCCO presents the details of the county’s approved fire consolidation study and the scope of work that will be conducted. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Thad Dixon of SEFCCO presents the details of the county’s approved fire consolidation study and the scope of work that will be conducted. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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County OKs entering fire consolidation study

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The Habersham County Board of Commissioners decided to approve the proposal for a fire consolidation study during their regular meeting Monday night after receiving a finalized scope of work presentation from Thad Dixon of SouthEastern Fire Consulting Company at the county retreat Thursday.
Married duo Bill and LeeAnn Waller prepare food and drinks on an early Saturday morning before guests arrive at the Cornelia “Lord’s Help” Soup Kitchen. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Married duo Bill and LeeAnn Waller prepare food and drinks on an early Saturday morning before guests arrive at the Cornelia “Lord’s Help” Soup Kitchen. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

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Together forever

News Staff
Friday, February 14, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      LeeAnn Waller’s contagious laugh travels into the dining room as folks line up for the soup kitchen’s Saturday morning meal.
Demorest hears from residents about wants for the future of the city. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Demorest hears from residents about wants for the future of the city. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Controlling how Demorest grows

Zach Taylor
Friday, February 14, 2025
The City of Demorest held a planning meeting on Tuesday night, hearing about many topics affecting the city and its residents, including keeping the town small and serene.
Sanders.

Sanders.

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Investigations net three drug arrests

News Staff
Friday, February 14, 2025
A two-week investigation into illegal narcotics activity in Habersham County culminated Tuesday and resulted in two arrests, seizure of two vehicles, a large quantity of drugs, two firearms, and cash.
Snakes are great teachers at Tallulah Gorge’s Snake Saturday events. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Snakes are great teachers at Tallulah Gorge’s Snake Saturday events. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Snakes, Galentines, Dolly fill Valentine’s weekend

News Staff
Friday, February 14, 2025
There’s plenty to do in Habersham County this Valentine’s weekend. From adventures in Tallulah to arts and theater at Piedmont University, there is lots of entertainment indoors and out for the rainy weekend ahead.
Construction on the roundabout at Ga. 115 and 105 is nearing completion, and Georgia Department of Transportation was ready to open the new lane merging into the roundabout Friday morning. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Construction on the roundabout at Ga. 115 and 105 is nearing completion, and Georgia Department of Transportation was ready to open the new lane merging into the roundabout Friday morning. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

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Roundabout lane opens

Samantha Sinclair
Friday, February 14, 2025
Construction on the roundabout at Ga. 115 and 105 is nearing completion, and Georgia Department of Transportation was ready to open the new lane merging into the roundabout Friday morning.