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Katy Corbett (left) and partner Liv Diaz punched their ticket to the AVCA National Pairs Championship this month. SUBMITTED

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Corbett keeps making beach history

Lang Storey

Monday, November 11, 2024

Last spring, Tallulah Falls alum and current Mercer University beach volleyball standout Katy Corbett helped make history. Alongside partner Liv Diaz, the duo posted the most individual wins for a season in program history.

Election 2024

2024 General Election results

News Staff

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Election results will be posted here as they become available. Election Day voting is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. **These are Habersham County results only** FINAL President of the US: Donald J. Trump (Rep): 19,133 votes Kamala D.

Lizzy Wanner and Jo Newell perform their duet in “Left Unsaid” for a school competition in the One-Act Play. SUBMITTED

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Champions of the arts

Julianne Akers

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

This fall has proven to be a successful season for both Habersham Central’s Band of Blue and Tallulah Falls School’s thespian troupe who both have made major strides in their recent performances.

Angel DeJesus Rivera-Sanchez appears in Habersham County Magistrate Court on Nov. 1 in this video screenshot. SUBMITTED

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Murder spurs immigration debate

Julianne Akers

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

The murder of 25-year-old Minelys Zoe Rodriguez-Ramirez of Cornelia last month is stirring the debate on illegal immigration amongst local, state and national leaders after it was found that the alleged killer was not a U.S. citizen.

Christopher Davidson breaks an old television with a golf club in one of Smash It’s several “smash rooms.” JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Officer-involved shooting leaves one man injured

News Staff

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

An officer-involved shooting occurred on Sunday, Nov. 3 near the intersection of Irvin Street and Level Grove Road. One man was shot and injured after an altercation with police authorities. According to reports from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, at about 5:50 p.m.

Angel DeJesus Rivera-Sanchez (right) appears with Public Defender Drew Powell in Habersham County Magistrate Court on Nov. 1 in this video screenshot.

Murder suspect here illegally

News Staff

Friday, November 1, 2024

By Matt Aiken and Julianne Akers The man accused of killing 25-year-old Minelys Rodriguez-Ramirez of Cornelia last week is said to be living in the U.S. illegally. State Sen.

Krystal Risher (left) and Sgt. Deloney Gunnels (right) laugh with a friend during the celebration of Gunnels’ retirement. Risher, who is Gunnels’ daughter, said she is very proud of her father’s accomplishments. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

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Honored service

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Friday, November 1, 2024

Law enforcement vehicles parked outside of the Cornelia Community Center on Wednesday, but not for an emergency. Police officials and civilians alike filtered inside to celebrate the career and accomplishments of one man: Sgt. Gene Deloney “Delo” Gunnels.

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Missing Cornelia woman found dead

Julianne Akers

Friday, November 1, 2024

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and Habersham County Sheriff’s Office have found what they believe to be the remains of Minelys Zoe Rodriguez-Ramirez of Cornelia who went missing last week, and a suspect has been arrested in her murder.

Cancer survivors walk together in Habersham County. SUBMITTED

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Relay for Life supports cancer patients

Julianne Akers

Friday, November 1, 2024

When Teresa Mans was diagnosed with breast cancer, she received help from the American Cancer Society (ACA) which provided her with a wig after she lost her hair during chemotherapy treatment.

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Caudell joins The Northeast Georgian reporting team

News Staff

Friday, November 1, 2024

Hannah Caudell has joined The Northeast Georgian team as its newest reporter. She will primarily serve as the publication’s public safety and courts reporter. “We are very excited to have Hannah join our team,” Editor Samantha Sinclair said.