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Melissa Wood of Clarkesville has her own personal recording area at home for reading books and newspapers for the visually impaired.

Melissa Wood of Clarkesville has her own personal recording area at home for reading books and newspapers for the visually impaired.

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Volunteer shares love of reading with those in need

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
   Some folks do not have the luxury of being able to read their local newspaper, or curl up with a good book. But there are more than 200 volunteers statewide who are making sure they do not miss out.
Jamee Boom-Boom Doddridge, 38, of Clayton

Jamee Boom-Boom Doddridge, 38, of Clayton

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Home renovation comes to blunt halt with drug arrest

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
   A Rabun County man was arrested over the weekend after he was allegedly discovered in possession of methamphetamine and a recently-burned marijuana joint while remodeling a Habersham County home.    On Sunday morning around 8 a.m.
Four-year-old Sawyer Stille takes the opportunity while he’s dressed as a firefighter to honk a real fire truck at the new Cornelia South Station on Saturday.

Four-year-old Sawyer Stille takes the opportunity while he’s dressed as a firefighter to honk a real fire truck at the new Cornelia South Station on Saturday.

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Cornelia dedicates new station to longtime firefighter

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
   Beth Shore walked up to the Cornelia South Station after the dedication ceremony on Saturday and took photos of the plaque that now sits at the front of the building bearing the name Robert “Bob” Meister.     “My daddy would be so happy,” she said, choking up. “He loved the fire department.
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday that vaccines would soon be open to everyone age 16 and up.

Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday that vaccines would soon be open to everyone age 16 and up.

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Vaccines for all adults begin Thursday, March 25

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
   Habersham County’s mass vaccination site nearly hit its goal of administering 2,000 COVID-19 vaccines per day last week, and the influx of those wanting their shot has made a positive impact on Habersham County’s economy.
Salvador Villagomez, 26, of Fort Worth, Texas

Salvador Villagomez, 26, of Fort Worth, Texas

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Two charged in possible murder conspiracy

Matthew Osborne
Friday, March 19, 2021
   The investigation into an overnight assault and manhunt in Clarkesville in the early hours of Monday is expanding.    A woman assaulted on Faye Potts Road around 1:30 a.m. Monday is still in stable but critical condition in a medically-induced coma at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Habersham County Schools Delayed

Habersham County Schools Delayed

Habersham County Schools on three-hour delay Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
   Habersham County Schools will be on a three-hour delay Thursday with the threat of severe storms coming in overnight.    “The National Weather Service has informed us that the timing of the worst storms for Habersham County is 7-9 a.m.