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Persons unknown started a fire in the bathroom of Longhorn Steakhouse on Monday night.

Persons unknown started a fire in the bathroom of Longhorn Steakhouse on Monday night.

Arson ruled in restaurant bathroom fire

News Staff
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
   Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced Wednesday that a recent Habersham County restaurant fire has been ruled an act of arson.    The fire was reported to local authorities just before 6:45 p.m.
The Habersham County Wall of Honor will likely be finished by Veterans Day.

The Habersham County Wall of Honor will likely be finished by Veterans Day.

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Fifth slab underway for Veterans Wall of Honor

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
   After 20 years of continuous fundraising, the Habersham County Wall of Honor Committee hopes to reveal the fifth and final wall by Veterans Day.    The park, located across from Ethicon in Cornelia, honors local veterans going back to the French and Indian War.
Habersham County will meet Thursday to discuss potential interim county manager candidates.

Habersham County will meet Thursday to discuss potential interim county manager candidates.

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Habersham County eyes new prospects for interim manager

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
   Habersham County’s Board of Commissioners will take another shot at picking an interim county manager and a clerk at a special called meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday.    The commissioners declined to name an interim county manager after interviewing three candidates before their June 28 meeting.
Mordecai Wilson stands by the many awards that adorn the wall of his Lula home.

Mordecai Wilson stands by the many awards that adorn the wall of his Lula home.

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Veteran has seen it all in near-century of service

News Staff
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
   Mordecai Wilson has spent nearly a century serving his country, family and community.    After graduating high school, Wilson left his small hometown of Bidwell, Ohio, and headed north to Boston on a Greyhound bus.
Demorest native John King was the featured musical act of the evening.

Demorest native John King was the featured musical act of the evening.

Demorest rocks the holiday with music, fireworks

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
   Habersham County officially got its post-COVID celebration launched Sunday night, as patrons returned in force to Demorest Springs Park to enjoy Glorious Fourth festivities.
Demorest Springs Park will get a makeover in the coming years, as ADC Construction has been picked to run the project that Councilmen John Hendrix and Nathan Davis spearheaded earlier this year. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Demorest Springs Park will get a makeover in the coming years, as ADC Construction has been picked to run the project that Councilmen John Hendrix and Nathan Davis spearheaded earlier this year. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Demorest hires engineering company for park renovation

Matthew Osborne
Friday, July 2, 2021
Demorest City Council picked ADC Construction out of Greenville, S.C., to undertake the design of the Demorest Springs Park renovation.

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Cornelia officer fires at car with baby inside

Chamian Cruz
Friday, July 2, 2021
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into a Tuesday night officer-involved shooting in Cornelia involving an infant. The officer, whose name has not been released, is on paid administrative leave during the investigation.
Edwin Hendricks, post commander of the American Legion Post 84, works the Phantom Fireworks stand in Cornelia to try to raise money for his organization on Thursday. CHAMIAN CRUZ/Staff

Edwin Hendricks, post commander of the American Legion Post 84, works the Phantom Fireworks stand in Cornelia to try to raise money for his organization on Thursday. CHAMIAN CRUZ/Staff

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You’re never too old...

Chamian Cruz
Friday, July 2, 2021
Edwin Hendricks remembers one of his secretaries walking into his office on Sept. 11, 2001, to tell him that a plane had crashed into the World Trade Center. A few moments later, she came back in to tell him that a second plane had crashed into the other tower.
The F-350 driven by Chance Oxner was in bad shape after the wreck Monday night on Camp Creek Road. MATTHEW OBSORNE/Staff

The F-350 driven by Chance Oxner was in bad shape after the wreck Monday night on Camp Creek Road. MATTHEW OBSORNE/Staff

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Veteran investigator fired after alleged DUI

Matthew Osborne
Friday, July 2, 2021
A Habersham County Sheriff’s investigator and 22-year veteran of the force was fired Tuesday after he wrecked his patrol truck and was charged with driving under the influence.