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Judge investigated after domestic incident

Matthew Osborne
Friday, November 12, 2021
State judicial officials and the Georgia Supreme Court are looking into a domestic incident involving Habersham County Chief Magistrate Judge Gerald Johnson. On Oct. 18, Habersham County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Fairview Court area after a report by neighbors that shots had been fired.
From left are KK Medlock, Yvonne Heuszel, Margaret Stabler, Cheryl McClure and Sandra Barge. CHRISTY HINSON/Submitted

From left are KK Medlock, Yvonne Heuszel, Margaret Stabler, Cheryl McClure and Sandra Barge. CHRISTY HINSON/Submitted

Labor of Love for Veterans

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
The members of the Skeins of Love Prayer Shawl Ministry of Clarkesville First United Methodist Church have given their time and talents to honor veterans.
Gulnur Pendaz accepted the Extra Mile Award from Peach State Credit Union’s Scott Roland and school board member Dr. Robert Barron. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Gulnur Pendaz accepted the Extra Mile Award from Peach State Credit Union’s Scott Roland and school board member Dr. Robert Barron. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Blackburn to lead Cornelia Elementary

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Amy McCurdy is stepping aside as principal of Cornelia Elementary to take a part-time position within the school system.

Dunkin’ Donuts buys property in Cornelia

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
According to Cornelia’s Community Development Manager Jessie Owensby, Dunkin Donuts closed on a property in Cornelia Nov. 4. Now, the planning department and the county fire marshal have both reviewed and approved the plans for a new Dunkin Donuts location to open.

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Mt. Airy set to repair 7th Street Bridge

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Mt. Airy has been talking about making repairs to the 7th Street Bridge for almost two years, and town officials decided to close it for some upkeep from Nov. 22 until Dec. 13 or until completion. Norfolk Southern Railroad in conjunction with the town will work on installing new decking.
Residents came out Monday to object to Baldwin’s latest annexation of land for future development. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Residents came out Monday to object to Baldwin’s latest annexation of land for future development. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Baldwin citizens concerned about annexation plans

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Before approving the reading of an ordinance annexing 138 acres of land near Highway 365 and Alto Mud Creek Road during a Monday council meeting, a number of Baldwin residents went before council to voice concerns.
April Clark, Ashley York and Carrie Watts sort items available in the silent auction for Clark. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

April Clark, Ashley York and Carrie Watts sort items available in the silent auction for Clark. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Mother needs a new kidney to survive

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
According to USA Today, nearly 100,000 Americans are on a waiting list to receive a kidney transplant. April Clark of Clayton is one of them. Clark, a 44-year-old former resident of Habersham County, said she’s been on dialysis for kidney failure for three years.

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Election gaffe has no effect on races

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
While election turnout was low on Nov. 2, it was reported slightly under what it actually was. The Habersham County Elections Office scanned a total of six batches of absentee ballots on Election Night, but only included one of those batches on their unofficial totals at the end of the night.
James Ramey sifts through memories gathered from his service in World War II. Ramey is looking at his day pass from Camp Hood, Texas, one of many places he trained before heading overseas in 1944. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

James Ramey sifts through memories gathered from his service in World War II. Ramey is looking at his day pass from Camp Hood, Texas, one of many places he trained before heading overseas in 1944. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Service lives forever

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
James Ramey says he does not remember things as well as he used to, but he still recalls quite a bit about his brave service in World War II.