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Sheriff Joey Terrell (left) appeared at Monday’s county commission meeting to plead for help with staffing his department, as there are 18 open positions on the force. He was joined by several officers, including (from left) Sgt. Ethan Neal, Deputy Tyler Moon, and Cpl. Brian Collins. Deputy Dakota Nguyen (out of frame right) and Lt. Travis Jarrell (obscured behind the sheriff) also attended to show their support.

Sheriff Joey Terrell (left) appeared at Monday’s county commission meeting to plead for help with staffing his department, as there are 18 open positions on the force. He was joined by several officers, including (from left) Sgt. Ethan Neal, Deputy Tyler Moon, and Cpl. Brian Collins. Deputy Dakota Nguyen (out of frame right) and Lt. Travis Jarrell (obscured behind the sheriff) also attended to show their support.

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Code blue crisis situation - Sheriff’s force getting dangerously thin

News Staff
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell pleaded with county commissioners on Monday to allocate resources to help the sheriff’s office recruit and retain officers after four of his men left law enforcement altogether last week.
Commissioner Tim Stamey (right) explains his reasons for resigning Monday night as Chairman Dustin Mealor looks on.

Commissioner Tim Stamey (right) explains his reasons for resigning Monday night as Chairman Dustin Mealor looks on.

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Stamey steps down from county commission

News Staff
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Tim Stamey has never been afraid to speak his mind, but Monday, he spoke from the heart. Stamey announced his resignation Monday as a county commissioner after 16 months on the job, citing health concerns and advice from his doctors. Stamey said he had a minor heart attack on Feb. 22.
Two cars collided near Antioch Church Road Monday morning. CHAD BLACK/Submitted

Two cars collided near Antioch Church Road Monday morning. CHAD BLACK/Submitted

Crash on Highway 15/441 sends three to the hospital

News Staff
Monday, April 19, 2021
   A crash at the intersection of Georgia Highway 15/U.S. 441 and Antioch Church Road near Clarkesville on Monday morning sent three people to the hospital.    A Kia Soul driven by Michelle Norfleet, 66, of Franklin, N.C.
Left to right are Piedmont University students Caitlyn Worthy and Allison Cole at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center

Left to right are Piedmont University students Caitlyn Worthy and Allison Cole at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center

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Piedmont students administer COVID-19 vaccines to Habersham County community

News Staff
Friday, April 16, 2021
Not everyone can say they played a role in trying to bring an end to a global pandemic, but Allison Cole and Caitlyn Worthy are two of the nearly 65 Piedmont University nursing students who’ve had the opportunity to do exactly that.

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New bill could affect Clarkesville liquor sales

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Friday, April 16, 2021
The Clarkesville City Council discussed on Monday how Senate Bill 145 will impact its future alcohol sales.  The bill modifies the requirements for cities and counties to call for a ballot question on liquor package sales by resolution or ordinance. Gov.
Shown from left to right, back row is Justin McKinney, Suzanne Dow, Lisa Nicholson, Candice Holcomb, Melanie Allen, and Aly Johnson. Front row is FRC Board Chair Leigh Johnston, Executive Director Linda Johnson and Director of Operations Rebecca Glaze.

Shown from left to right, back row is Justin McKinney, Suzanne Dow, Lisa Nicholson, Candice Holcomb, Melanie Allen, and Aly Johnson. Front row is FRC Board Chair Leigh Johnston, Executive Director Linda Johnson and Director of Operations Rebecca Glaze.

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FRC discusses efforts to counter child abuse

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Friday, April 16, 2021
For the people at the Family Resource Center of Northeast Georgia (FRC), the duties they perform every day are more than a job. For them, it’s a cause: a mission to build a better future for struggling families at all cost.
Cornelia Fire Marshal Josh Hazle and his dog Chloe have been working together at the fire department for four years.

Cornelia Fire Marshal Josh Hazle and his dog Chloe have been working together at the fire department for four years.

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Cornelia’s firehouse dog serves as morale booster in times of high stress

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Friday, April 16, 2021
Who said “man’s best friend” has to be limited to one man?  Not Chloe. Even though she’s Cornelia Fire Marshal Josh Hazle’s pet, the 5-year-old border collie/australian shepherd mix is a friend to all she comes across.
Red Black (center) signs with UGA to play baseball following his senior season at North Habersham High School as teammates Ernest Todd (left) and Howard Burke (right) look on. Black was a three-sport star for the Bobcats and was awarded All-State Honorable Mention honors following the 1954 football season. Photo submitted by Chuck Black.

Red Black (center) signs with UGA to play baseball following his senior season at North Habersham High School as teammates Ernest Todd (left) and Howard Burke (right) look on. Black was a three-sport star for the Bobcats and was awarded All-State Honorable Mention honors following the 1954 football season. Photo submitted by Chuck Black.

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Red Black may have been the best of them all

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Throughout Habersham County, the Black family name is nearly synonymous with Raider football. And this year, the family will have another member's name woven into history, as the late Jerry "Red" Black now joins the Ring of Honor.  Red played for North Habersham High School from 1951-1954.