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Keith Cook, owner of Cook Construction, explains to community residents and stakeholders details about the potential Duncan Bridge Road project at a town hall last week. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

Keith Cook, owner of Cook Construction, explains to community residents and stakeholders details about the potential Duncan Bridge Road project at a town hall last week. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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Cook annexation raises concerns despite plans

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
By Hannah CaudellEver since December 2025, the name “Cook Construction” often comes with community speculation and high resident turnout to council meetings, evident by Baldwin’s Jan. 20 meeting.
Clarkesville is moving forward with plans for a hotel to be built on the old courthouse property. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

Clarkesville is moving forward with plans for a hotel to be built on the old courthouse property. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

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Downtown hotel plans move forward

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
By Samantha SinclairClarkesville is ready to take its next steps on the old courthouse property. The results of the feasibility study performed by Horwath HTL confirmed council’s thoughts for the property.“To me, it says you need a hotel here,” City Manager Keith Dickerson said.
From left, Clinic Manager Barbara Blackwell, a familiar face at Grace Gate, smiles with brand new Executive Director Pam Hendrix, who hopes to lead the nonprofit in its future goals while maintaining the legacy of the leaders who came before her. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

From left, Clinic Manager Barbara Blackwell, a familiar face at Grace Gate, smiles with brand new Executive Director Pam Hendrix, who hopes to lead the nonprofit in its future goals while maintaining the legacy of the leaders who came before her. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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Keeping the gates open

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
By Hannah CaudellIt started with a prayer.That’s what many board members say when they tell the story of how Grace Gate began 20 years ago.Grace Gate Clinic is a nonprofit that provides free primary healthcare services to patients who are uninsured after they become qualified for the services.
Keith Dickerson

Keith Dickerson

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Clarkesville city manager resigns

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
By Samantha SinclairMore leadership changes are coming to the city of Clarkesville.City Manager Keith Dickerson’s last day with the city is Feb. 20.
Keith Dickerson

Keith Dickerson

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Dickerson leaving Clarkesville

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Monday, February 2, 2026
Mayor Franklin Brown announced at the end of the Clarkesville City Council meeting Monday night that City Manager Keith Dickerson would be leaving the city and returning to McDonough. His last day will be Feb. 20.Dickerson has been the city manager since January 2020.
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Habersham Cunty Sheriff's Office

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Deputy responsible for crash on Pea Ridge Road

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Friday, January 30, 2026
By Hannah CaudellOn Jan. 22, a Habersham County Sheriff’s Office deputy crashed into a motorist who was driving through a green light on the intersection of Pea Ridge Road and Ga. 384/Duncan Bridge Road.
Keith Cook, owner of Cook Construction, explains to community residents and stakeholders details about the potential Duncan Bridge Road project. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

Keith Cook, owner of Cook Construction, explains to community residents and stakeholders details about the potential Duncan Bridge Road project. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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Cook Construction hosts town hall

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Friday, January 30, 2026
By Hannah CaudellOn Tuesday night, Baldwin and county residents packed into Baldwin’s City Hall Community Room to ask Cook Construction representatives directly what their plans are for the 88-acre property they are trying to annex into the city.
Food Factory’s Lisa Short scoops food on a plate for a lineman Wednesday night. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

Food Factory’s Lisa Short scoops food on a plate for a lineman Wednesday night. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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School opens for linemen meals

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Friday, January 30, 2026
By Samantha SinclairSchools may have been closed this week, but Clarkesville Elementary was open to help serve linemen meals.
Paul Shirley, “The Propane Man,” fills up propane tanks with ease after helping distribute more than 8,000 gallons of propane at Ace Hardware in Cornelia over the past two weeks. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

Paul Shirley, “The Propane Man,” fills up propane tanks with ease after helping distribute more than 8,000 gallons of propane at Ace Hardware in Cornelia over the past two weeks. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

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More winter weather incoming

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Friday, January 30, 2026
By Zach TaylorMore winter weather is expected to impact Habersham County, as the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Watch for the Northeast Georgia region, preparing for a bomb cyclone system as more Arctic air sweeps down, spins and collides with warm Gulf air.
Olivia Schapansky

Olivia Schapansky

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Newspaper gets new marketing specialist

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Olivia Schapansky has joined The Northeast Georgian as its newest marketing specialist.“We’re excited to bring Olivia on board as a marketing specialist,” Publisher Keith Barlow said. “She has local roots and a wide range of local customer service experience.