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Deas Chapel in Clarkesville is a historic church dating back to the 1880s. E. LANE GRESHAM/Special

Deas Chapel in Clarkesville is a historic church dating back to the 1880s. E. LANE GRESHAM/Special

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Grace United Methodist finds home at Deas Chapel

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 19, 2024
   Grace United Methodist Church has created a new home out of a historic Clarkesville building.    The new congregation is meeting at Deas Chapel in Clarkesville, which dates back to 1886 when it was deeded to Amanda Deas to start an African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Habersham Central High School seniors Micah Zack and Kate Navarro share a laugh at Wednesday’s scholarship presentation. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Habersham Central High School seniors Micah Zack and Kate Navarro share a laugh at Wednesday’s scholarship presentation. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Two Raiders earn full college scholarships

Julianne Akers
Friday, January 19, 2024
   Habersham Central High School seniors Micah Zack and Kate Navarro have been selected for the highly selective Questbridge Scholarship, providing the students with a full ride to out-of-state schools.    Between both students, they have been awarded over $688,000 in scholarships over four years.
A Demorest fire engine at the Christmas celebration in 2023. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

A Demorest fire engine at the Christmas celebration in 2023. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Demorest officials clash over chief hiring process

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
   Jerry Palmer was passed over as Demorest’s new fire chief last week, and he does not believe the hiring process was fair.    Demorest’s Assistant Fire Chief was the runner-up as one of two finalists for the job, which was given to Dave Scheuerer, Fire Marshal for Jasper County, S.C.
From left, Stella Ward, Bob Cook, Sam Watkins and Renè Grant work to fill the bags to be delivered to the schools later in the day. At far right is Richard Monroe. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

From left, Stella Ward, Bob Cook, Sam Watkins and Renè Grant work to fill the bags to be delivered to the schools later in the day. At far right is Richard Monroe. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Church, volunteers come together, feed kids

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
   Hundreds of children in Habersham County qualify for free or reduced school lunch, but some students go an entire weekend without a meal.     Local organization Habersham Food 2 Kids has worked with the Northeast Georgia Food Bank to bridge that gap for 11 ½ years.
Seth Dover launches his bowling ball down the lane during league night in Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Seth Dover launches his bowling ball down the lane during league night in Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Let’s bowl, let’s rock ’n roll

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
   Kathy Molnar started bowling when she was in elementary school playing duck pins with “little tiny balls about the size of a grapefruit,” she said.     As she grew, so did her love for the sport, and she started playing the regular ten-pin style of bowling.
Cameron Lucas and Payton Cagle discuss maneuvers around the burning training building in November. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Cameron Lucas and Payton Cagle discuss maneuvers around the burning training building in November. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Demorest picks its new fire chief from S.C.

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 12, 2024
   Demorest went out of state to pick its new fire chief Wednesday night, bringing in a new leader with more than 25 years of fire service experience.    Dave Scheuerer, currently the Battalion Chief and Fire Marshal in Jasper County (S.C.
Habersham County’s old courthouse could finally see its demise in the spring if the bids that came in Wednesday are affordable. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham County’s old courthouse could finally see its demise in the spring if the bids that came in Wednesday are affordable. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Four bidders in on possible courthouse demolition

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 12, 2024
   Habersham County received four bids to tear down the old courthouse by the Wednesday deadline for submissions.
Councilmember Brad Coppedge uses a butter knife to open the time capsule. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Councilmember Brad Coppedge uses a butter knife to open the time capsule. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Clarkesville preparing time capsule

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 12, 2024
   The City of Clarkesville worked throughout 2023 to highlight its rich history as part of a bicentennial celebration. But the city is not done preserving history just yet.
Tallulah Falls’ STAR teacher Jeremy Stille and STAR Student Jake Wehrstein found out about their honors Thursday. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Tallulah Falls’ STAR teacher Jeremy Stille and STAR Student Jake Wehrstein found out about their honors Thursday. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Newest STAR is born

Julianne Akers
Friday, January 12, 2024
   Jake Wehrstein of Demorest was named STAR student at Tallulah Falls School on Thursday where he was recognized for having the highest SAT score in the senior class with his GPA also being in the top ten percent.
Demorest Fire Department has a new chief.

Demorest Fire Department has a new chief.

Demorest taps new fire chief

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
   Demorest found its new fire chief in the person of Dave Scheuerer.    Scheuerer is the Battalion Chief and Fire Marshal for Jasper County, S.C. He has more than 25 years experience in fire service and is a graduate of West Georgia Tech.