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News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Festival in Lula Lula Belton Historical Society presents 2022 Lula Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come explore Lula in a fun weekend for the whole family.

Arrest report

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at the Habersham County Detention Center for Sept. 22-24, 2022. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.
This screen shot of Deborrah Collier shows her entering Family Dollar in Clayton on the afternoon of Sept. 10, the day before she was found murdered. HABERSHAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE/Submitted

This screen shot of Deborrah Collier shows her entering Family Dollar in Clayton on the afternoon of Sept. 10, the day before she was found murdered. HABERSHAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE/Submitted

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Victim seen in dollar store before murder

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Deborah Collier was seen at a store in Clayton less than 20 hours before she was murdered. Collier, who was found dead in a wooded area near Tallulah Falls on Sept. 11, was spotted by camera footage at the Family Dollar Store in Clayton around 3 p.m. Sept. 10.
Georgia Pre-K Teacher of the Year recipient Shannon Gibson was surprised by family and colleagues on Friday morning and celebrated her win with her students. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Georgia Pre-K Teacher of the Year recipient Shannon Gibson was surprised by family and colleagues on Friday morning and celebrated her win with her students. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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‘Excellence in the classroom’

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Excited faces made their way down the hallway at Baldwin Elementary School on Friday morning, eager to surprise Pre-K teacher Shannon Gibson with news that she had been named Georgia Pre-K Teacher of the Year.

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Judge rules for county in lawsuit

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
After a two-year ordeal, a federal judge ruled in favor of Habersham County in a lawsuit filed by its former HR director claiming racial discrimination. After having its motion for summary judgment granted on Friday, Judge Steve C.
18-year-old Patrick McNair said he loves being a part of the Eagle Scouts and hopes to continue to lead the next generation. McNair completed a fire pit for the VFW for his Eagle Scout project earlier this year. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

18-year-old Patrick McNair said he loves being a part of the Eagle Scouts and hopes to continue to lead the next generation. McNair completed a fire pit for the VFW for his Eagle Scout project earlier this year. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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Scout honors family with Eagle project

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Coming from a military family, Eagle Scout Patrick McNair held a special place in his heart for the American flag, so it was only fitting that when it came time to think of a project for the Eagle Scouts, McNair turned his attention to providing Habersham County with a proper place to retire their...
Andrea Shoemaker (left) and Jasmine Murillo (bilingual advocate) meet with survivors in Rape Response’s Group Room, where they can bring friends or family and receive support or report a crime to law enforcement, if needed. JEN TARNOWSKI/Submitted

Andrea Shoemaker (left) and Jasmine Murillo (bilingual advocate) meet with survivors in Rape Response’s Group Room, where they can bring friends or family and receive support or report a crime to law enforcement, if needed. JEN TARNOWSKI/Submitted

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Crisis intervention group gets new leader

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Jen Tarnowski is set to take on a new role as executive director of Rape Response by the end of the week, though her past experience had long prepared her for executing the organization’s mission as she’s come up through the ranks.
The festival will be held at the Farmer’s Market at 110 Airport Road on Oct. 22.

The festival will be held at the Farmer’s Market at 110 Airport Road on Oct. 22.

Baldwin promises fun fall festival

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Officials with the City of Baldwin have been on a mission to promote the latest coming of their annual Fall Festival, which this year they hope to be bigger and better than even the one that saw a robust turnout last year.
Folks enjoy last year’s Big Red Apple Festival in Cornelia after it returned from the COVID-19 shutdown. That event was big, but this year’s version is looking even bigger. FILE

Folks enjoy last year’s Big Red Apple Festival in Cornelia after it returned from the COVID-19 shutdown. That event was big, but this year’s version is looking even bigger. FILE

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Delicious time for a festival

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Friday, September 23, 2022
The City of Cornelia is preparing for its most anticipated event of the year – The Big Red Apple Festival, which will be celebrating its 34th year on Saturday. The festival is gearing up to be bigger and better than last year’s celebration, which drew in more than 4,000 people.