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Chad Stinchcomb from Steel Horseman M/C of Athens, Amos “Moose” Smith from Steel Kin and Johnny Johnson from Cross Bearers MM of Habersham take a photo with a $3,000 check they helped raise for the Lupus Foundation in 2020.

Chad Stinchcomb from Steel Horseman M/C of Athens, Amos “Moose” Smith from Steel Kin and Johnny Johnson from Cross Bearers MM of Habersham take a photo with a $3,000 check they helped raise for the Lupus Foundation in 2020.

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Lupus awareness ride returns to Alto

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
   Amos Smith says his friend’s daughter, Kayla McGrew, is his hero. Six years ago, she was diagnosed with Lupus, a disease where the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues and organs.
Ethicon employees were evacuated Monday while plant and emergency personnel assessed a potential hazard, but they were back to work around two hours later. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Ethicon employees were evacuated Monday while plant and emergency personnel assessed a potential hazard, but they were back to work around two hours later. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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No one harmed after hydrogen alarm causes concern at Ethicon

News Staff
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
   Around 11:45 a.m. Monday, Cornelia Fire Department along with Demorest Fire Department and Habersham County Emergency Services responded to Ethicon for a hydrogen alarm activation.    As units arrived the plant had already been evacuated.
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Verizon poised to sue county over cell tower

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
   Habersham County’s rejection of a planning board initiative last month for a new cell tower north of Clarkesville has drawn the ire of Verizon Wireless, which is in the process of taking legal action.    A letter dated Feb.
Power lines came crashing down Monday morning when a wreck damaged a utility pole and brought wires down across Cannon Bridge Road.

Power lines came crashing down Monday morning when a wreck damaged a utility pole and brought wires down across Cannon Bridge Road.

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Cornelia crash brings down power lines

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
   A two-car crash Monday morning on Cannon Bridge Road knocked out power to several businesses and closed the road for nearly seven hours.    Around 9 a.m. Monday, a 2010 Honda CR-V driven by Cassandra Marsengill, 27, of Cornelia struck the rear of a 1999 Ford F350 pickup.
Clarkesville Elementary staff members LaDonna Canup, Lauren Fair, Brenda Falck, Allison Boykin, Tara Brookshire and Marie Benfield show off their vaccination cards. HABERSHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS/Submitted

Clarkesville Elementary staff members LaDonna Canup, Lauren Fair, Brenda Falck, Allison Boykin, Tara Brookshire and Marie Benfield show off their vaccination cards. HABERSHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS/Submitted

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Vaccines picking up as more folks become eligible

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
   Business is about to pick up at the Habersham County COVID-19 vaccination site, where federal and state officials hoped to administer twice as many shots per day starting Monday.
The Mt. Airy Police Department has gotten years of service from a 2008 Crown Victoria, but it is now seeking a grant to help pay for a newer patrol vehicle.

The Mt. Airy Police Department has gotten years of service from a 2008 Crown Victoria, but it is now seeking a grant to help pay for a newer patrol vehicle.

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Mt. Airy seeking grant, loan for new patrol car

Matthew Osborne
Friday, March 12, 2021
   Mt. Airy’s Town Council approved documents Wednesday to seek a grant and loan from the USDA for purchase of a new police vehicle.    The patrol vehicle will be a fully-equipped 2021 Dodge Charger at a cost of $32,800. The town has just two vehicles in its police fleet.
The Oaks-Scenic View Assisted Living in Baldwin was one of 44 assisted living facilities in Georgia to receive Pinnacle Quality Insight’s Customer Experience Award in 2020 recognizing it for exemplary customer service in a variety of areas. Here, residents Nancy Mangum (left) and Karen Craven relax in one of the sitting areas around the facility.

The Oaks-Scenic View Assisted Living in Baldwin was one of 44 assisted living facilities in Georgia to receive Pinnacle Quality Insight’s Customer Experience Award in 2020 recognizing it for exemplary customer service in a variety of areas. Here, residents Nancy Mangum (left) and Karen Craven relax in one of the sitting areas around the facility.

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Oaks-Scenic View earns national honor

Isaiah Smith
Friday, March 12, 2021
   Despite grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic like many others, The Oak-Scenic View Assisted Living in Baldwin was recognized in February with Pinnacle Quality Insight’s Customer Experience Award for their exemplary service over the past year.     “We’re humbled.