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Cornelia dealing with latest cyberattack on local governments

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, December 31, 2020
   The city of Cornelia is dealing with a ransomware incident that began on Dec. 26.    In a release Tuesday, City Manager Dee Anderson said city officials are working with external experts to help resolve the matter. City administrative software was taken offline for the time being.
Habersham Emergency Services paramedic Greg Ramey gets his COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday from nurse Lauren Martin at Habersham Medical Center.

Habersham Emergency Services paramedic Greg Ramey gets his COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday from nurse Lauren Martin at Habersham Medical Center.

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Habersham County emergency workers get COVID-19 vaccines

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, December 31, 2020
   Habersham County Emergency Services employees began filing into Habersham Medical Center on Wednesday morning to get their COVID-19 vaccines as part of the Phase 1A inoculation process for frontline healthcare responders.
Eric and Misty Wilcox sing at The Torch’s drive-up prayer service March 22 at one of the first socially-distanced worship services during the COVID-19 crisis.

Eric and Misty Wilcox sing at The Torch’s drive-up prayer service March 22 at one of the first socially-distanced worship services during the COVID-19 crisis.

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2020 IN REVIEW: Coronavirus and other news from the past year

News Staff
Thursday, December 31, 2020
   When two patients were identified at the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta as COVID-19 positive in early March, it was a huge story.
Madi Nix sits on the floor with a handful of cats up for adoption at the Habersham County Animal Shelter in Clarkesville, giving them some much needed love. Photo courtesy of Habersham County Animal Shelter

Madi Nix sits on the floor with a handful of cats up for adoption at the Habersham County Animal Shelter in Clarkesville, giving them some much needed love. Photo courtesy of Habersham County Animal Shelter

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Animal shelter spreads joy for the holidays

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, December 31, 2020
   With all of the fellowship and gifts that the holidays bring, this time of year is also quite special for the animals waiting for their forever homes at local shelters.
Outgoing Habersham County Chairman Stacy Hall (center) conferences with (clockwise from top left) County Manager Phil Sutton, Vice Chair Natalie Crawford, Commissioner Tim Stamey and Andrew Tritt, Managing Director of Stifel Investment Services at the Dec. 21 meeting.

Outgoing Habersham County Chairman Stacy Hall (center) conferences with (clockwise from top left) County Manager Phil Sutton, Vice Chair Natalie Crawford, Commissioner Tim Stamey and Andrew Tritt, Managing Director of Stifel Investment Services at the Dec. 21 meeting.

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County chairman Hall moves on from politics

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
   At this time last year, Stacy Hall said that he was ready to move forward from politics after his term as a county commissioner was up.    That is exactly how it has played out, though it took a detour in the middle.
Newly-sworn in Habersham County Commissioners (from left) Bruce Harkness, Bruce Palmer and Tim Stamey visit briefly after signing their paperwork to begin their four-year terms.

Newly-sworn in Habersham County Commissioners (from left) Bruce Harkness, Bruce Palmer and Tim Stamey visit briefly after signing their paperwork to begin their four-year terms.

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New county commissioners take the oath

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
   The shape of the Habersham County Board of Commissioners officially changed Monday when two new commissioners and one beginning his first full term were sworn in by Probate Judge Pam Wooley.

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Beloved teacher left indelible mark on her students

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
   The Habersham Central High School community is mourning the loss of a beloved teacher, mother, wife and friend.    Dawn Brown, 52, of Cornelia died Saturday after battling an extended illness on and off for several years. Her illness was not related to COVID-19.