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Donna Barrett shows off one of the dresses donated to the Prom Dress Closet at the Habersham Ninth Grade Academy. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Donna Barrett shows off one of the dresses donated to the Prom Dress Closet at the Habersham Ninth Grade Academy. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Don’t stress the dress

Emma Marti
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Prom season is almost underway, and for most students at Habersham Central High School, this is one night they’ve looked forward to since walking down the halls of the school. Despite the feelings of excitement felt by most, others are filled with dread.
Various groups in Habersham County are showing their support for National Child Abuse Prevention Month by using blue pinwheels, the national symbol for child abuse prevention. Outside of the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce and the Wall of Honor, many pinwheels are planted. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Various groups in Habersham County are showing their support for National Child Abuse Prevention Month by using blue pinwheels, the national symbol for child abuse prevention. Outside of the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce and the Wall of Honor, many pinwheels are planted. EMMA MARTI/Staff

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FRC seeks to better quality of life for children

Emma Marti
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Georgia is ranked No. 38 for overall Child Well-Being in the U.S., according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The Family Resource Center of Northeast Georgia hopes to change that statistic with its diverse services.
Pastor Keith Cox speaks at last year’s cross walk at Clarkesville First United Methodist Church. FILE

Pastor Keith Cox speaks at last year’s cross walk at Clarkesville First United Methodist Church. FILE

Cross walk returns on Good Friday

John Dills
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Clarkesville First United Methodist Church (CFUMC) is looking forward to hosting its annual Cross Walk on Good Friday at 10 a.m. The Cross Walk is for Christians to remember the time Jesus Christ spent carrying the cross that held his crucifixion before being placed in a tomb.
The memorial honoring war hero Hilliard Wilbanks will be a landmark for veterans rides in the Tour of Honor all summer long. SUBMITTED

The memorial honoring war hero Hilliard Wilbanks will be a landmark for veterans rides in the Tour of Honor all summer long. SUBMITTED

Tour of Honor includes Wilbanks memorial

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The 13th year of the “Tour of Honor” began this week, and it will bring many visitors to Habersham County over the next six months.
Shown are Habersham County Schools Director of Safety, Murray Kogod, Bella, Sheriff Joey Terrell, Gonzalez, and SRO David Jackels. KELLY BANKS/Submitted

Shown are Habersham County Schools Director of Safety, Murray Kogod, Bella, Sheriff Joey Terrell, Gonzalez, and SRO David Jackels. KELLY BANKS/Submitted

Youth honored for healthy, safe choices

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Fifth grader Bella Hernandez of Fairview Elementary School was chosen as the Student of the Year after completion of the 12 week Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety (C.H.A.M.P.S.) educational program for Georgia’s youth. The C.H.A.M.P.S.
Troop 5 Scout Jaron Horton built a handicapped swing at Mt. Airy Park for his Eagle Scout community service project. SUBMITTED

Troop 5 Scout Jaron Horton built a handicapped swing at Mt. Airy Park for his Eagle Scout community service project. SUBMITTED

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Scout completes special project

Emma Marti
Friday, March 31, 2023
When he isn’t reading a classic novel, 10th grader Jaron Horton can be found participating in all things relating to the Eagle Scout experience. Recently, Horton completed his Eagle Scout project, installing a handicapped two bay JennSwing with a wheelchair platform in the Town of Mt. Airy Park.
Mountain Education Charter will survive thanks to the Georgia Assembly reversing field from a previous bill last year. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Mountain Education Charter will survive thanks to the Georgia Assembly reversing field from a previous bill last year. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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Charter school bill passes for Mountain Ed, others

John Dills
Friday, March 31, 2023
Mountain Education Charter High School is looking to the future after Georgia’s legislature passed a bill at the end of the session to preserve charter schools in the state.
Demorest Interim City Manager Mark Musselwhite (right) talks with resident Frankie Smith while waiting out the city council’s executive session Wednesday night. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Demorest Interim City Manager Mark Musselwhite (right) talks with resident Frankie Smith while waiting out the city council’s executive session Wednesday night. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Demorest names finalists in manager odyssey

Matthew Osborne
Friday, March 31, 2023
Demorest continued its search for a permanent city manager Wednesday night with a nearly two-hour executive session to discuss the latest pool of applicants, while their interim city manager sat in the other room conversing with citizens and staff.