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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Clarkesville Sip & Stroll: The next Sip & Stroll is Friday, Sept. 2, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the Downtown Clarkesville entertainment district. This recurring event will take place on the first Friday of every month through October.
Shown from left are Nylah McDonald, owner Dana Pardue, Gracie Johnson, and Savana Miller of Alabaster’s Tea. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Shown from left are Nylah McDonald, owner Dana Pardue, Gracie Johnson, and Savana Miller of Alabaster’s Tea. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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Alabaster’s continues to brew

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Offering a variety of teas and coffees isn’t the only thing that Dana Pardue, owner of Alabaster’s Tea Bar in Demorest, hopes to bring into the community as she expands her business with a relocation to Cornelia and a new location in Clarkesville.
Piedmont University President James Mellichamp has faced many accusations in the Wainberg v. Piedmont University lawsuit. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Piedmont University President James Mellichamp has faced many accusations in the Wainberg v. Piedmont University lawsuit. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Mellichamp hit with more accusations

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, August 26, 2022
Revelations have emerged from an onslaught of federal court documents filed in early August in the Wainberg v. Piedmont University case, naming President James Mellichamp as party to more alleged misconduct.
Former First Lady Sandra Deal reads to young students at Clarkesville Elementary in 2015. She read to students in every county in Georgia. FILE

Former First Lady Sandra Deal reads to young students at Clarkesville Elementary in 2015. She read to students in every county in Georgia. FILE

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‘True Southern lady’ mourned

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 26, 2022
Friends, officials and wellwishers statewide mourned the passing of former Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal this week. Deal, the wife of former Gov. Nathan Deal, died at her home in Demorest on Tuesday at age 80 of breast cancer that metastasized into brain cancer.
Freedom Hill Executive Director Becky Easley looks to help women get a second chance against addiction. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Freedom Hill Executive Director Becky Easley looks to help women get a second chance against addiction. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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Thrift store’s new spot keeps offering ‘Second Chances’

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Friday, August 26, 2022
Second Chances Thrift Store’s new location puts them front and center in hopes of intriguing the communities with local shopping while giving back to the Freedom Hill recovery home, which gives women a second chance at an addiction-free life. “The exposure here is great.
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Dawgs watch party at Ritz Theatre

News Staff
Friday, August 26, 2022
The season opening game between the 2021 National Champion Georgia Bulldogs and the Oregon Ducks will be shown on the giant screen of Toccoa’s Historic Ritz Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 3:30 p.m. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m.
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Friday, August 26, 2022
Homecoming service set at Double Springs: Revival services at Double Springs Baptist Church will continue through Friday, Aug. 26, nightly beginning at 7 p.m. Guest preacher will be Wayne McKinney. Pastor Wesley Purcell and the congregation welcomes everyone to attend.
Veterans work on a project in art classes at the Helen Arts Center. RON HILL/Submitted

Veterans work on a project in art classes at the Helen Arts Center. RON HILL/Submitted

Art program helps veterans heal, cope

News Staff
Friday, August 26, 2022
Support for veterans through art is proving to be a viable healing process for those who have fought for our country through many wars.  Even in small towns and communities, concerned citizens and veterans are finding these programs to be an effective tool in connecting with those who have served.

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Cornelia’s new chief puts citizens first

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Friday, August 26, 2022
As Jonathan Roberts sits behind his desk at the Cornelia Police Department, navigating budgets and paperwork, he tells The Northeast Georgian that he is grateful he “did not inherit a mess” as he steps into his new role as police chief.