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Boen Butterworth Nutting and James Butterworth unveil a portrait of their father, Judge Jim Butterworth, at the Habersham County Courthouse Friday afternoon. The portrait will hang in the magistrate courtroom. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Boen Butterworth Nutting and James Butterworth unveil a portrait of their father, Judge Jim Butterworth, at the Habersham County Courthouse Friday afternoon. The portrait will hang in the magistrate courtroom. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Judge Butterworth honored with portrait in courthouse

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The late Judge Jim Butterworth was honored Friday with a portrait that will be displayed in the Habersham County magistrate courtroom to honor his years of service. Practically the entire Habersham County legal community was on hand to celebrate along with Butterworth’s family.

Shop Local contest information

News Staff
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Spend $26 on the 26th to infuse local economy Receipts from any local purchase of $26 or more made Nov. 26 can be turned in for a drawing, with winners to be announced in the Dec. 9 Weekend edition of The Northeast Georgian. Turn in receipts by Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m.
Students line up to be served by Campus Minister Tim Garvin-Leighton, left, and Lillian E. Smith Center Director Dr. Matthew Teutsch during Piedmont University’s Late-Night Breakfast. RACHEL PLEASANT/Submitted

Students line up to be served by Campus Minister Tim Garvin-Leighton, left, and Lillian E. Smith Center Director Dr. Matthew Teutsch during Piedmont University’s Late-Night Breakfast. RACHEL PLEASANT/Submitted

Piedmont students eat late, hunker down for final exams

News Staff
Friday, December 2, 2022
Late-Night Breakfast is a longstanding tradition at Piedmont University. Each year, near the end of the fall semester, faculty and staff members volunteer to serve a late-night breakfast to students.
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Public meetings

News Staff
Friday, December 2, 2022
The following public meetings are scheduled from Dec. 2-8. Habersham County Airport Commission 9 a.m. regular meeting, Monday, Dec. 5, 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, Dec.
Piedmont University named a new president Friday.

Piedmont University named a new president Friday.

Piedmont taps new president to replace Mellichamp

News Staff
Friday, December 2, 2022
   Piedmont University has named Marshall Criser, former chancellor of Florida’s university system, as its next president.    “We are really excited about Marshall Criser as our new president. He is innovative, smart, and brings a long list of accomplishments as a university and corporate leader.
George Bailey, played by David Oppenheimer, celebrates his life with his hands in the air. ZACH TAYLOR/Submitted

George Bailey, played by David Oppenheimer, celebrates his life with his hands in the air. ZACH TAYLOR/Submitted

It's a Wonderful Life

News Staff
Friday, December 2, 2022
Habersham Community Theater will present “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” in eight shows over the next two weeks. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast.
Elliot Rudeseal gets ready for his at-bat during a Habersham youth baseball game last season. Habersham County is taking over the operation of the league this year. FILE

Elliot Rudeseal gets ready for his at-bat during a Habersham youth baseball game last season. Habersham County is taking over the operation of the league this year. FILE

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County ponders major recreation overhaul

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 2, 2022
Habersham County Recreation Director Brooke Whitmire went into Thursday’s special-called county commission meeting hoping to get a clearer response from the board about her proposal to dramatically expand her department. The proposal was first presented Nov.
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Florida fugitive stopped with drugs, stolen gun

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 2, 2022
Two Florida men were stopped by Georgia State Patrol the night before Thanksgiving and allegedly found with drugs and a stolen pistol. Just after 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 23, Trooper Austin Gregg observed a Ford Edge speeding on Highway 441 near Victory Home Lane in Tallulah Falls.
Kiara Mealor of Jack Bradley Agency and Rebecca Glaze with the Family Resource Center organize coats donated as part of a coat and sock drive at Common Ground in Cornelia on Tuesday night. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Kiara Mealor of Jack Bradley Agency and Rebecca Glaze with the Family Resource Center organize coats donated as part of a coat and sock drive at Common Ground in Cornelia on Tuesday night. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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County businesses give to those in need

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 2, 2022
Christmas is a few weeks away, but plenty of folks in Habersham County were well into the spirit of giving early this year. The Jack Bradley Agency partnered with the Family Resource Center for a sock and coat drive this week to help those in need at this holiday season.