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Rescued tree cutter dies from injuries

News Staff
Friday, February 10, 2023
The victim of Monday afternoon’s tree-cutting incident north of Hollywood has died. Habersham County Coroner Kasey McEntire said 74-year-old Leonard Highsmith of Rabun County died late Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 7, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.
Habersham County Emergency Services personnel check for hot spots after extinguishing a fire at an unoccupied house on Wheeler Road in the Fairview community Wednesday afternoon. ROB MOORE/Habersham County

Habersham County Emergency Services personnel check for hot spots after extinguishing a fire at an unoccupied house on Wheeler Road in the Fairview community Wednesday afternoon. ROB MOORE/Habersham County

State fire investigator called to Habersham County blaze

News Staff
Friday, February 10, 2023
An investigator from the State Fire Marshal’s Office will assist in determining the cause of the fire that destroyed an unoccupied Habersham County home Wednesday afternoon.
Lyn Cash, left, and Bill Raper look at the 1945-1946 bound edition of the Tri-County Advertiser in the Clarkesville Library. KIMBERLY BROWN/Staff

Lyn Cash, left, and Bill Raper look at the 1945-1946 bound edition of the Tri-County Advertiser in the Clarkesville Library. KIMBERLY BROWN/Staff

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Love of people and history

Kimberly Brown
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
A love of people and history combines to make William H. “Bill” Raper a sought-after resource for researchers and genealogists all over the country. Raper has been so valuable to the community, in November 2017, the genealogy room at the Clarkesville Library was designated as the William H.
Piedmont President Marshall Criser looks through the rare coins left behind in a safe by the previous president. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Piedmont President Marshall Criser looks through the rare coins left behind in a safe by the previous president. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Rare coins found in Piedmont’s secret safe

John Dills
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
After the first weeks in office, Piedmont University President Marshall Criser started decorating his office to match his vision. While removing a painting that was left on the wall, held up by screws, bolts and fixtures, the president noticed what soon revealed itself to be an old safe.
Mayor Barrie Aycock swears in Don Nix, Claudia Lyle and Ivy Hall into the Downtown Development Authority. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Mayor Barrie Aycock swears in Don Nix, Claudia Lyle and Ivy Hall into the Downtown Development Authority. EMMA MARTI/Staff

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Clarkesville blocks new apartments for next six months

Emma Marti
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Clarkesville City Council voted Monday to place a six-month moratorium on new apartments in the city. City Manager Keith Dickerson, there was “another set of apartments who sent in paperwork,” and that the property is scheduled to be townhomes.
Habersham Countian of the Year for 2022 Brent Edwards (left) is presented his award by Habersham EMC President Bryan Ferguson at Thursday’s Chamber of Commerce dinner. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Countian of the Year for 2022 Brent Edwards (left) is presented his award by Habersham EMC President Bryan Ferguson at Thursday’s Chamber of Commerce dinner. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Edwards tapped as Habersham Countian of the year by Chamber

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
A bevy of community leaders were honored Thursday night at the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards dinner, but none stood out more than Brent Edwards, the Habersham Countian of the Year for 2022.
ALICIA VAUGHN/Submitted

ALICIA VAUGHN/Submitted

New fire truck christened

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Habersham County hosted a Push in Ceremony on Monday for the newest fire engine at Firehouse 12 on Duncan Bridge Road. The truck is a 2022 Spartan S180 with a 1,500 GPM Pump and a 1,000 gallon water tank. It has a full complement of rescue tools and first response equipment.

Students treated for burns after science accident

Emma Marti
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
On Thursday, two students of Habersham Ninth Grade Academy were hospitalized after being burnt during an activity in science. One of the students was released from the hospital the same day of the incident while the other was released two days later.
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Public meetings

News Staff
Friday, February 3, 2023
The following public meetings are scheduled from Feb. 3-9. Habersham County Airport Commission 9 a.m. regular meeting, Monday, Feb. 6, in the county administration building at 130 Jacob’s Way, Clarkesville. Clarkesville City Council 5 p.m. work session, 6 p.m. regular meeting Monday, Feb.
This behemoth trash grinder can eat 150 tons per hour and takes $2,000 just to move from one site to another. DOUG OLIVER/Submitted

This behemoth trash grinder can eat 150 tons per hour and takes $2,000 just to move from one site to another. DOUG OLIVER/Submitted

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A monster solution?

Matthew Osborne
Friday, February 3, 2023
Solutions are rarely in as abundant a supply as problems, but two local men are ready to offer Habersham County a solution to its landfill problem if the leaders are willing.