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Sharon Krefft is presented with an American Flag, along with a buddy poppy and a three-shell casing from the three-round volley in honor of her husband Calvin at his celebration of life ceremony. VFW member Jim Morgan presented her with the gifts.

Sharon Krefft is presented with an American Flag, along with a buddy poppy and a three-shell casing from the three-round volley in honor of her husband Calvin at his celebration of life ceremony. VFW member Jim Morgan presented her with the gifts.

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Cal Krefft remembered for his life, service to his country and community

News Staff
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Some soldiers are drafted, but Calvin Krefft enlisted voluntarily because serving his country was something he was meant to do. In the 1960’s, Calvin Krefft of the First Brigade, First Air Cavalry Division, worked as a helicopter mechanic outside the jungles of Vietnam during the war.
Demorest Mayor Rick Austin (left). Piedmont University President James Mellichamp (right).

Demorest Mayor Rick Austin (left). Piedmont University President James Mellichamp (right).

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Austin sues Piedmont board for retaliation conspiracy

News Staff
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The conflict between Demorest Mayor Rick Austin and Piedmont University has now spread to three pending lawsuits, as Austin filed a complaint in federal court Friday alleging a retaliatory conspiracy against him by school President James Mellichamp and the executive committee of the Board of...
The old courthouse in Clarkesville will be torn down this summer to help encourage developers to purchase the land, which is owned by Habersham County.

The old courthouse in Clarkesville will be torn down this summer to help encourage developers to purchase the land, which is owned by Habersham County.

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Old courthouse could be torn down this summer

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, April 8, 2021
   After two dropouts by prospective purchasers in the last three years, Habersham County is planning to demolish the old courthouse in Clarkesville to facilitate the sale of the property.
Carter & Sloope Grant Writer Gabe Morris explains more details about the 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program during a preliminary hearing on Tuesday.

Carter & Sloope Grant Writer Gabe Morris explains more details about the 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program during a preliminary hearing on Tuesday.

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Cornelia stands to get $1.4 million from Rescue Act

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, April 8, 2021
   The city of Cornelia is continuing to preserve the past while preparing for the future.     On Tuesday, the city commission found out it was nominated to become a Historic District and that it is eligible for four new electric car charging stations.
David Berge Hubley of Cornelia and 20-year-old Nathaniel Kade Maysonet of Clarkesville

David Berge Hubley of Cornelia and 20-year-old Nathaniel Kade Maysonet of Clarkesville

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Mom and Dad called after alleged drag race

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, April 8, 2021
   Two Habersham County men in their early 20s were charged with fleeing or attempting to elude police officers and speeding in excess of maximum limits after a sheriff’s deputy allegedly saw them traveling at a high rate of speed northbound on state Route 365.
Chuck Miller, vice president for the Marion Body Works fire truck dealer for the state of Georgia, makes a presentation at Tuesday’s Demorest City Council meeting as Councilman Nathan Davis listens.

Chuck Miller, vice president for the Marion Body Works fire truck dealer for the state of Georgia, makes a presentation at Tuesday’s Demorest City Council meeting as Councilman Nathan Davis listens.

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Demorest stands firm on fire truck

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, April 8, 2021
   The Demorest fire truck drama is over – unless it isn’t.    Demorest City Council came face-to-face Tuesday with Chuck Miller, Vice President of Fearless Flames, the Marion Body Works fire truck dealer for Georgia.
Piedmont University graduate Caitlin Fisher, Vice President for Marketing and Communications John Roberts and President James Mellichamp toast the new christening of the school as a university Wednesday with sparkling apple juice.

Piedmont University graduate Caitlin Fisher, Vice President for Marketing and Communications John Roberts and President James Mellichamp toast the new christening of the school as a university Wednesday with sparkling apple juice.

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Piedmont University begins new area of growth, expansion

News Staff
Thursday, April 8, 2021
   The school long-known as Piedmont College took a step up in the academic world this week, as the college has officially become Piedmont University – a step that was long overdue, given its growing reputation.