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Black leaving county EMS

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
After 40 years in public safety, Chad Black is ready to hang up his boots. Habersham County’s Emergency Services Director informed county management Monday that he intends to retire on Feb. 14, 2022.
Nelson Payne, former band director at Habersham Central High, belts out a solo at Friday night’s concert. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Nelson Payne, former band director at Habersham Central High, belts out a solo at Friday night’s concert. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Mr. Payne’s opus

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
A crowd of around 100 raucously cheered with applause Friday night following a performance by retired band director Nelson Payne at the Habersham Central Performing Arts Center, where he played the saxophone alongside Habersham Central’s Band of Blue and was recognized for his far-reaching impact...

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‘A good and kind man’

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Steven Ward’s legacy of love and friendship lives on far beyond his four years as a Clarkesville City Councilman. Ward died unexpectedly Saturday at Habersham Medical Center after a heart attack, according to Habersham County Coroner Kasey McEntire.
Habersham County first responders assess the wreckage of a car that veered off Old Cleveland Road. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham County first responders assess the wreckage of a car that veered off Old Cleveland Road. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Fatal crash on Old Cleveland Road

News Staff
Friday, December 10, 2021
   A high-speed crash on Old Cleveland Road killed the driver and left first responders searching for any other possible victims, though no one else was found.

Brown Family History in Stephens County

News Staff
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Stephens County Historical Society is honored to announce its recent addition to Stephens County History Museum exhibits. Dale Moseley of Toccoa, Historical Society member and a descendant of Benjamin Pollard Brown, Sr., and his bride, Elizabeth Carolyn Hulsey.
Shop local this holiday season to support our local economy!

Shop local this holiday season to support our local economy!

Shop Local Contests

News Staff
Saturday, December 4, 2021
Have you been keeping up with our Shop Local contests going on? Shop Local Coloring Contest The deadline for our Shop Local coloring contest has been extended!  There will be winners selected from three age groups, 3-5 years old, 6-9 years old and 10-12 years old.
Students in the CAMP program work together to collectively improve their academic opportunities. UNG/Submitted

Students in the CAMP program work together to collectively improve their academic opportunities. UNG/Submitted

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CAMP helps Habersham County’s migrant students

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, December 3, 2021
Becky Cruz, the enrollment coordinator at the University of North Georgia, has had a major role in recruiting migrant students in Habersham County for several years.
Public meetings

Public meetings

Public meetings

News Staff
Friday, December 3, 2021
Cornelia City Commission 6 p.m. regular meeting Monday, Dec. 6, at City Hall, 181 Larkin St. Workshop at 5 p.m. Clarkesville City Council 6 p.m. regular meeting Monday, Dec. 6, at Clarkesville City Hall, Washington Street. Mt. Airy Town Council 7 p.m. regular meeting Monday, Dec.