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Habersham County Director of Schools Safety Murray Kogod speaks earlier this year at the Georgia Association of School Resource Officers convention. SUBMITTED

Habersham County Director of Schools Safety Murray Kogod speaks earlier this year at the Georgia Association of School Resource Officers convention. SUBMITTED

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Growing SRO program gets statewide attention

Matthew Osborne
Friday, July 7, 2023
Last year, Habersham County pledged to partner with Habersham County Schools to put a resource officer in every school building in the county.
Troyce Simmons shows off some of his treasures used for Pebble Ministries. FILE

Troyce Simmons shows off some of his treasures used for Pebble Ministries. FILE

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Ministry earns historical grant

Emma Marti
Friday, July 7, 2023
Started in 2014, the Pebble Ministry swears to change the world, one small rock at a time. Founded by Troyce Simmons, the ministry has spread its reach across the world, despite it being started in Covington, Va.
Graduates of Mountain Ed listen to a speaker at the ceremonies earlier this year. The specialized school was able to get a reprieve from the Georgia Assembly to continue serving students who require an alternative to regular school education schedule. FILE

Graduates of Mountain Ed listen to a speaker at the ceremonies earlier this year. The specialized school was able to get a reprieve from the Georgia Assembly to continue serving students who require an alternative to regular school education schedule. FILE

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Mountain Ed school begins new lease on life

Samantha Sinclair
Friday, July 7, 2023
There’s still a lot to learn about the new law that lets state chartered special schools – including Mountain Education Charter High School – continue to serve students as completion special schools.

County answers drowning calls

News Staff
Friday, July 7, 2023
Recently, Habersham County lost a 12-year-old who was in the water with friends in the designated swimming area of a local lake. Two young children who needed medical assistance in the water on Independence Day were fortunate to survive. Just after 7:30 p.m.
Cornelia Commissioner Mark Reed receives his award from Julie Smith, Mayor of Tifton and Immediate Past President of the Georgia Municipal Association. MARK REED/Submitted

Cornelia Commissioner Mark Reed receives his award from Julie Smith, Mayor of Tifton and Immediate Past President of the Georgia Municipal Association. MARK REED/Submitted

Cornelia commissioner earns new GMA honor

News Staff
Friday, July 7, 2023
City of Cornelia Commissioner Mark Reed received the prestigious Certificate of Distinction award from the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute during the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) Annual Convention in Savannah on June 26. The Harold F.
The Steve Bryson band will be back at Pitts Park for Red, White & Tunes on July 15. FILE

The Steve Bryson band will be back at Pitts Park for Red, White & Tunes on July 15. FILE

Red, White & Tunes set to keep Fourth fun rolling

Emma Marti
Friday, July 7, 2023
Even though Fourth of July has passed us by, the City of Clarkesville is continuing one of their traditions in celebrating the holiday. On July 15, starting at 6 p.m., Clarkesville will be hosting the annual Red, White & Tunes event at Pitts Park.
Malachi Dooley, shown during his days as a four-year varsity star for the Raiders, will be entering his second year at Oglethorpe University in the fall. FILE

Malachi Dooley, shown during his days as a four-year varsity star for the Raiders, will be entering his second year at Oglethorpe University in the fall. FILE

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Dooley looks like a hoops lifer

Lang Storey
Friday, July 7, 2023
For four years, Habersham hoopster Malachi Dooley was a walking, talking, crowd-pleasing highlight reel draped in orange and blue. Now, the former Raider aims to captivate fans of Oglethorpe in a similar fashion.
Willie Savage (right) and Callie Kimbroke (left) stand under an umbrella while waiting for the free hotdogs and hamburgers provided by the City of Baldwin. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Willie Savage (right) and Callie Kimbroke (left) stand under an umbrella while waiting for the free hotdogs and hamburgers provided by the City of Baldwin. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Fun before the fourth

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Baldwin held a holiday picnic and fireworks event Saturday night to get an early start on Independence Day festivities. A popup thunderstorm could not dampen the enthusiasm and patriotism for the folks in attendance.
The signs have changed over to Northeast Georgia Medical Center-Habersham. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

The signs have changed over to Northeast Georgia Medical Center-Habersham. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Hospital transition to NGHS complete

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Northeast Georgia Medical Center-Habersham has officially arrived, as the transition of Habersham County’s hospital is complete. Kevin Matson, who has been with NGHS since 2000, was recently named vice president of regional hospitals for the company.

Fentanyl on the rise in drug courts

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
The accountability court system is in place to help folks get back on their feet after running into trouble with the law. The drug court arm of that organization is designed to help users get clean and kick their dependence on controlled substances.