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Patriotic vehicles of all kinds will roll through downtown Demorest on Tuesday to celebrate the Fourth of July. FILE

Patriotic vehicles of all kinds will roll through downtown Demorest on Tuesday to celebrate the Fourth of July. FILE

Demorest set to shine on the 4th

Matthew Osborne
Friday, June 30, 2023
Demorest is ready for its annual showcase event, the Glorious Fourth celebration, on Tuesday afternoon, leading to fireworks in the evening. The vendors will begin setup at noon and start selling wares around 2 p.m. The parade will begin at 4 p.m.
The newly christened Clarkesville Community House will be open for the public to enjoy soon. EMMA MARTI/Staff

The newly christened Clarkesville Community House will be open for the public to enjoy soon. EMMA MARTI/Staff

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Clarkesville opens Mary Street building

Emma Marti
Friday, June 30, 2023
Sitting on 157 Mary Street lies a historic home, formerly called the Mary Street Community House. Before the name change, the house was named the Clarkesville Club House. Now, the historic building will give a nod to its original name, with a fresh coat of paint to boot.
Demorest has its new wall almost finished, but the sidewalk above will still be closed during the holiday and beyond while the city waits for materials for the safety handrail. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Demorest has its new wall almost finished, but the sidewalk above will still be closed during the holiday and beyond while the city waits for materials for the safety handrail. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Wall finished in record time

Matthew Osborne
Friday, June 30, 2023
The City of Demorest has waited almost three years for its wall on Central Avenue to be fixed, and that day has finally come – almost. The projection for completion of the wall when the Department of Transportation’s work started in early June was that it would be done by Aug. 31.
Kyra Purdee (left) speaks with Georgia DNR Interpretive Ranger Kathy Church about the Eastern Garter Snake, among other snakes, which were brought out for the Soque River Festival on June 24. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Kyra Purdee (left) speaks with Georgia DNR Interpretive Ranger Kathy Church about the Eastern Garter Snake, among other snakes, which were brought out for the Soque River Festival on June 24. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Soque River Watershed Association undergoing changes

Emma Marti
Friday, June 30, 2023
The Soque River Watershed Association (SRWA) will soon see some structural changes to the non-profit. In order to keep up with the ever changing demands to stay afloat, the organization has re-evaluated what it means to be a “steward” of the Soque River, its watershed and tributaries.
Chanley Joy’s vision of a fire hydrant painted like R2-D2 from Star Wars has come to fruition on Clarkesville Street in Cornelia. VICKI VINSON/Submitted

Chanley Joy’s vision of a fire hydrant painted like R2-D2 from Star Wars has come to fruition on Clarkesville Street in Cornelia. VICKI VINSON/Submitted

Cornelia honors hydrant art contest winners

News Staff
Friday, June 30, 2023
The City of Cornelia Celebrated Drinking Water Week and sponsored a fire hydrant coloring contest. Firemen from Cornelia Fire Dept chose three out of over 100 designs to be re-created onto three of Cornelia’s hydrants downtown.
Addie Penick has been at Emmanuel College for two years after a stellar career as a Lady Raider. SUBMITTED

Addie Penick has been at Emmanuel College for two years after a stellar career as a Lady Raider. SUBMITTED

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A cerebral Saint

Lang Storey
Friday, June 30, 2023
Former Habersham multi-sport athlete Addie Penick spends a lot of time breaking down the game of basketball. To be fair, she spends a lot of time breaking down all sports. The mental side of the game has always fascinated the Cornelia product.
Erin Jiminez is the Lady Indians’ new varsity soccer coach. TFS ATHLEICS/Submitted

Erin Jiminez is the Lady Indians’ new varsity soccer coach. TFS ATHLEICS/Submitted

TFS taps Jiminez as girls soccer coach

News Staff
Friday, June 30, 2023
The Lady Indians’ soccer team opens a new era with the announcement of Erin Jiminez as its new head coach. Jiminez brings a stellar soccer resume with her, and recently assisted the TFS Middle School team, which went undefeated in 2023.

Piedmont bolsters training staff with two alumnae

News Staff
Friday, June 30, 2023
Piedmont Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Performance and Athletic Training Dr. Matt McKinney announced the promotion of Brittany Walker to associate head athletic trainer. Walker joined Piedmont’s staff in the spring of 2021 and enters her fourth year in the fall of 2023.
Habersham County United Way Board members include (from left) Bill Calloway, Candice Holcomb, Carol Perkins, Olivia Schapansky, Michelle Blackburn, Jennifer Burton and Michael Fairbairn. JENNIFER BURTON/Submitted

Habersham County United Way Board members include (from left) Bill Calloway, Candice Holcomb, Carol Perkins, Olivia Schapansky, Michelle Blackburn, Jennifer Burton and Michael Fairbairn. JENNIFER BURTON/Submitted

United Way raises $5K with BBQ sale

News Staff
Friday, June 30, 2023
Habersham County United Way held a Community Wide BBQ Chicken Plate Sale on June 23. This was the first event of this kind held directly by the United Way and it was a tremendous success.
Residents of The Orchard are proud of their neighborhood's natural beauty, and many of them oppose the placement of a radio tower there. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Residents of The Orchard are proud of their neighborhood's natural beauty, and many of them oppose the placement of a radio tower there. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Beauty and the beast

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Residents of The Orchard are not done fighting a radio tower slated for placement in their neighborhood, despite Habersham County being ready to move forward with the project. “I feel like they know we are all against this,” resident Elizabeth Papandreas said.