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Friday, March 11, 2022

Retired Educators to meet Monday Habersham Retired Educators Association will meet Monday, March 14, at 10:30 a.m. at North Georgia Technical College’s Carlton Ramsey Dining Hall. There will be a Silent Auction to benefit March of Dimes.

Kathy and Jack Molnar JACK MOLNAR/Submitted

Golden anniversaries celebrated

News Staff

Friday, March 11, 2022

Kathy and Jack Molnar Kathy and Jack Molnar are celebrating 50 years of wedded bliss. In May 1971, 2nd Lt. Kathy Monahan met 2nd Lt. Jack Molnar in the Bachelor Officer Quarters at Bergstrom Air Force Base in Austin, Texas. Six weeks later, they were engaged, and on March 11, 1972, they married.

TERRY STONE/Submitted

Standing with Ukraine

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Friday, March 11, 2022

At LH Nail Salon on Highway 441, Terry Stone of Alto felt inspired to pay tribute to Ukraine by having her nails done reminiscent of the Ukrainian flag. Rose, the nail specialist, agreed and did an awesome job.

Farm & Lavish Marketplace receives its check with (from left) Brennt Cody, Cagney Meads, Brenda Williams, Heath Barrett, Alice Dover, Jessie Owensby, Sarah Higgins, and Jason Tanner attending. CITY OF CORNELIA/Submitted

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Cornelia businesses awarded sign grants

Amaris E. Rodriguez

Friday, March 11, 2022

The Cornelia Downtown Development Authority announced two local businesses as recipients of grant awards, aimed to help continue growth and the revitalization of the downtown area.

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Habersham teens killed in midnight crash

Matthew Osborne

Friday, March 11, 2022

Two Habersham County teenagers were killed in a car crash in White County early Tuesday morning. Dawson Zachery Ansley, 16, of Baldwin, and Walter Avery Camargo, 16, of Cornelia lost their lives in the one-car crash.

The demand for certified truck drivers has pushed the need for increased programming at North Georgia Technical College. AMY HULSEY/Submitted

CDL truck driving program expands at North Georgia Tech

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Friday, March 11, 2022

North Georgia Technical College will offer new additional classes for Commercial Truck Driving beginning summer semester 2022 to meet the increased demand resulting from federal and state changes.

Former Georgia football player Ben Souther signs his paperwork to run for U.S. Congress. Souther is one of four Republicans vying for the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde. BRYCE BARRETT/Submitted

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Quiet filing period goes on

Matthew Osborne

Friday, March 11, 2022

No candidates qualified to run for the open Clarkesville City Council seat with just 22 hours to go until the filing period ends at noon Friday. The seat was vacated when Councilman Steven Ward passed away in December.

Joey Ray works on a recent rendering, the latest piece in his extensive collection of abstract paintings. SAMANTHA RAY/Submitted

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‘It takes me somewhere’

Brian Wellmeier

Friday, March 11, 2022

Fourteen-year-old Joey Ray discovered just a year ago the extent of his artistic ability – a hidden talent that awoke from dormancy and now gives him the ability to earn money with the stroke of a paintbrush. The current objective – earn enough to purchase a car.

Vaping is a dangerous practice far too common among young people. WILD VIBES/Unsplash photo

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Community teams up to battle youth vaping

Matthew Osborne

Friday, March 11, 2022

The youth of Habersham County are being stalked by a silent predator, and leaders from all walks of the community are working together to try and stop it.

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Baldwin looks to break away from EDC

Brian Wellmeier

Friday, March 11, 2022

Baldwin City Council is weighing whether to sever ties with organization Partnership Habersham, a private-public entity which aims to promote strategic growth, enhance employment opportunities for Habersham’s youth and works to strengthen alliances between county municipalities.