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Demorest has been served with a lawsuit by Piedmont College.

Demorest has been served with a lawsuit by Piedmont College.

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Piedmont College sues Demorest, alleges ‘extortion’ among other claims

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 4, 2020
   After pondering its position for nearly three months, Piedmont College has filed a civil lawsuit against the city of Demorest and several of its officials over transgressions that school officials claim includes extortion and unfair dealings over water rates and other transactions between the...
The flooding damage to the wall on Central Avenue in Demorest also brought down a 100-year-old oak tree, according to a letter from residents of Sosebee Lane.

The flooding damage to the wall on Central Avenue in Demorest also brought down a 100-year-old oak tree, according to a letter from residents of Sosebee Lane.

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Demorest still waiting on wall, tree fixes

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 4, 2020
   The wall along Central Avenue in Demorest is still cracked and broken after the damages from Hurricane Delta on Oct. 9, and city officials are still trying to get on the same page about how and when to fix it.
Fairview Elementary students gathered at The Torch on Thursday morning as school and fire officials determined the cause of smoke coming from a campus building.

Fairview Elementary students gathered at The Torch on Thursday morning as school and fire officials determined the cause of smoke coming from a campus building.

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Fairview students evacuated after smoke sighting

Chamian Cruz
Friday, December 4, 2020
   Fairview Elementary students were evacuated Thursday morning due to a problem with the school’s HVAC system.    After about two hours of investigating, Habersham firefighters found a burnt belt on a heating and air unit.
Cornelia lit its Christmas tree on Saturday, Nov. 29.

Cornelia lit its Christmas tree on Saturday, Nov. 29.

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Cornelia lights its Christmas tree

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
   The city of Cornelia held its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony Saturday evening downtown.    Members of the community turned out for the event, and Mayor John Borrow expressed his excitement for the event during the holiday season and the direction the city is heading.
Sarah Mobley purchases a pair of earrings from Erin London Store in Clarkesville on Small Business Saturday as Meg Luke (left behind counter) and Jeanie Huddleston help out.

Sarah Mobley purchases a pair of earrings from Erin London Store in Clarkesville on Small Business Saturday as Meg Luke (left behind counter) and Jeanie Huddleston help out.

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Christmas, commerce roll on despite pandemic

News Staff
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
   Locals and visitors alike came out on Nov. 28 to support small businesses in and around Habersham County.    “I definitely think all the businesses appreciated it, especially in this tough year we’ve had,” said Clarkesville Downtown Development Director Trudy Crunkleton.
New Liberty Road sunk in and cracked under the pressure of the Oct. 10 flooding throughout Habersham County. Photo by ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

New Liberty Road sunk in and cracked under the pressure of the Oct. 10 flooding throughout Habersham County. Photo by ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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Habersham County receives $590K grant for New Liberty Road repair

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
   Habersham County received an early Christmas gift Monday, when Georgia DOT Commissioner Russell McMurry approved a $590,000 grant to help repair New Liberty Road.    Rep. Terry Rogers called Habersham County offices Monday afternoon to inform them of the grant award.
Santa House

Santa House

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Santas beginning march into Cornelia

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, many homes have undergone the transformation into Christmas displays complete with lights, reindeer and other seasonal decorations. However, one of the most unique displays sits on Highland Avenue in Cornelia with the March of the Santas.
K9s and Officers

K9s and Officers

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Local K9s aim for GA’s best

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
K9 Asgart, 8, was one of the unsung heroes behind the marijuana bust in early November when law enforcement officers with the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) were attempting to locate a runaway juvenile in Clarkesville.