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Linda Shadburn, alongside volunteers Chelsea Thomas and Gwen Wiley, presents a Circle of Hope volunteer button as a symbol of recognition for all the work their volunteers do. FILE

Linda Shadburn, alongside volunteers Chelsea Thomas and Gwen Wiley, presents a Circle of Hope volunteer button as a symbol of recognition for all the work their volunteers do. FILE

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Non-profits see some funding relief

Emma Marti
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Non-profit organizations are sometimes seen as the backbone of communities. Serving some of the most underprivileged groups, non-profits have the power to give those people access to resources they otherwise would not have been able to reach.
Principals (from left) Lana Jones, Jonathan Stribling, Georgia Pitts and Ernie Garrett receive their attendance trophies at Monday night’s Board of Education meeting. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Principals (from left) Lana Jones, Jonathan Stribling, Georgia Pitts and Ernie Garrett receive their attendance trophies at Monday night’s Board of Education meeting. EMMA MARTI/Staff

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Schools survey students about mental health

Emma Marti
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
The mental health crisis that is sweeping the nation was on the minds of everyone who attended the Habersham County Board of Education work session Jan. 5.

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Clyde pushes for change as Speaker elected on 15th try

John Dills
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
After 15 rounds of voting, The United States House of Representatives finally decided that Kevin McCarthy would become Speaker of The House for the 118th Congress. These 15 rounds of balloting brought many arguments by representatives and deals to be made for McCarthy to receive enough votes. U.S.
The Soque River rushes near Stribling Memorial Bridge on Habersham Mill Road early Tuesday afternoon. JOHN DILLS/Staff

The Soque River rushes near Stribling Memorial Bridge on Habersham Mill Road early Tuesday afternoon. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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New year brings historic rainfall

John Dills
Friday, January 6, 2023
Low weather wreaked havoc over the holidays, and following the start of the new year, Habersham County saw flash flood watches go into effect. Since Tuesday, the county has received 3.6 inches of rain. The average amount of precipitation for the entire month of January from 1991 to 2020 is 5.

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Clyde part of pushback on vote for U.S. Speaker

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 6, 2023
The U.S. House of Representatives needed more than eight ballots to elect a new Speaker with no end in sight Thursday afternoon. U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.), who represents Habersham County among others in this district, was one of 20 Republicans who voted against Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.
Piedmont University President Marshall Criser grabs a coffee to chat at the Temperance House in Demorest on Wednesday. KATIE TUCKER/Staff

Piedmont University President Marshall Criser grabs a coffee to chat at the Temperance House in Demorest on Wednesday. KATIE TUCKER/Staff

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Criser looks to merge university, community

Emma Marti
Friday, January 6, 2023
The backdrop of the Demorest community helped bring Piedmont University its newest president. Piedmont University named Marshall Criser its new president in December, but it was fate that brought his much-traveled journey here.
Melinda Jenkins (left) is shown with her daughter Madison. NANCY RENNELS/Submitted

Melinda Jenkins (left) is shown with her daughter Madison. NANCY RENNELS/Submitted

Jenkins recognized for service to school system

News Staff
Friday, January 6, 2023
Habersham County Schools said goodbye to a valuable member of their team at the end of 2022, as longtime administrative assistant Melinda Jenkins announced her retirement. “Melinda Jenkins has given 12 years to that little office,” Superintendent Matthew Cooper said.
Shown are Church Treasurer Alta Moseley and Pastor Joyce Acree (left) presenting Nix and Bagheera with $3,000 to aid in transportation of dogs. ALTA MOSELY/Submitted

Shown are Church Treasurer Alta Moseley and Pastor Joyce Acree (left) presenting Nix and Bagheera with $3,000 to aid in transportation of dogs. ALTA MOSELY/Submitted

Donation to animal shelter

News Staff
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
The Demorest Methodist Congregational Federated Church recently continued its mission of outreach to the community by presenting a check for $3,000 to the Habersham County Animal shelter to aid in the relocation of animals who could be placed in other states, rather than remaining in our...