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Feds round up missing fugitive

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Wanted fugitive Leticia Erika Perry, 28, of Summerville was transported to Habersham County Detention Center on Friday night after being arrested in Floyd County.
Adam Hazell of the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission makes a presentation in Demorest on Monday night. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Adam Hazell of the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission makes a presentation in Demorest on Monday night. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Comp plan meeting sees sparse attendance

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
It has been said that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. After two public meetings to discuss Habersham County’s comprehensive plan, it seems the few will have far more input.
Habersham County Fire Marshal Josh Hazle spends quality time with Cornelia Fire Department’s K9 Cleo before her passing June 5. SUBMITTED

Habersham County Fire Marshal Josh Hazle spends quality time with Cornelia Fire Department’s K9 Cleo before her passing June 5. SUBMITTED

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K9 Cleo remembered fondly, ‘loved by a lot of people’

Emma Marti
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Cornelia Fire Department recently announced the passing of one of its members, K9 Cleo. Cleo originally joined the team six years ago when she was just a puppy, which is when Fire Marshal Josh Hazle received her.
Aspen Dental is one of the newest businesses making a home in Cornelia, located off of Furniture Dr. and Chase Rd. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Aspen Dental is one of the newest businesses making a home in Cornelia, located off of Furniture Dr. and Chase Rd. EMMA MARTI/Staff

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Aspen Dental, not donut shop, coming to Cornelia

Emma Marti
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The City of Cornelia has seen some recent business developments recently, and with the recent construction next to Chick-Fil-A, another one will be added to the list. Contrary to rumblings on social media, there will not be another donut chain coming to Habersham County.
Tennessee Titan Mason Kinsey talks with teammate Dez Fitzpatrick during a 2021 preseason game. PHOTO COURTESY OF TENNESSEE TITANS

Tennessee Titan Mason Kinsey talks with teammate Dez Fitzpatrick during a 2021 preseason game. PHOTO COURTESY OF TENNESSEE TITANS

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Kinsey stopping home before next step in pursuit of NFL dreams

Lang Storey
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Former Habersham Central High School standout and current NFL player Mason Kinsey will hold his “Friday Night Lights” Football Camp on June 23 at Raider Stadium. The event, for campers ages 6-17, will run tentatively from 6-8 p.m.
Tallulah Falls’ volleyball team (celebrating a point during the state semifinals) won the state championship in 2022. FILE

Tallulah Falls’ volleyball team (celebrating a point during the state semifinals) won the state championship in 2022. FILE

TFS takes fourth in GADA Director’s Cup

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Since the 1999-2000 school year, the Georgia Athletic Directors Association has annually presented the Regions Bank Directors Cup, which recognizes those athletic departments in all GHSA classifications who have excelled and shown superior performance.

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Toccoa Main Street director gets DUI in Clarkesville

News Staff
Friday, June 9, 2023
Toccoa Main Street manager Kristen Deal was recently arrested on three traffic-related charges in Habersham County. According to a Habersham County Sheriff’s Department incident report, Deal, 24, was arrested on Saturday, May 27, near Clarkesville.
The sinkhole, which was originally discovered Wednesday May 31, is on the road to repairs, with work to begin Monday June 12.

The sinkhole, which was originally discovered Wednesday May 31, is on the road to repairs, with work to begin Monday June 12.

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Cornelia road closed Monday for sinkhole

Emma Marti
Friday, June 9, 2023
Last week, residents of Cornelia noticed a hole in the road between Hodges Street and Appletree Alley. The city did some further investigation to discover the cause of the issue.

Habersham Schools providing summer meals for kids

Emma Marti
Friday, June 9, 2023
Even though school is out for summer and the hallways of schools are desolate, that doesn’t mean that those who work in the district stop caring for the students. While students are no longer wandering the halls of the schools they have grown to love, they are still receiving a vital resource.
Habersham County Animal Care and Control Director Madi Nix and Administrative Assistant Olivia Whitfield, and “Bird” are shown with the symbolic grant check.

Habersham County Animal Care and Control Director Madi Nix and Administrative Assistant Olivia Whitfield, and “Bird” are shown with the symbolic grant check.

Habersham County Animal Care receives donation

News Staff
Friday, June 9, 2023
Habersham County Animal Care and Control is set to receive a $30,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for animals in Habersham County.