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Friends and colleagues of Becky Griffin greeted her as she came home from her last radiation treatment in April with a hero’s welcome.

Friends and colleagues of Becky Griffin greeted her as she came home from her last radiation treatment in April with a hero’s welcome.

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Community helps lift breast cancer survivor up during months of treatment

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, October 22, 2020
   Several years ago, Becky Griffin of Demorest knew a young, healthy, vibrant woman who was shockingly diagnosed with breast cancer. Just 10 months later, her friend died.    “That freaked me out, so I started getting checked,” Griffin said.
Former Georgia Sen. John Foster (left) smiles after Cornelia dedicated its new water plant to him during a ceremony Monday. Cornelia City Manager Dee Anderson made the introduction.

Former Georgia Sen. John Foster (left) smiles after Cornelia dedicated its new water plant to him during a ceremony Monday. Cornelia City Manager Dee Anderson made the introduction.

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Cornelia unveils new water plant, more than a decade in the making

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
   A vision that began more than a decade ago because reality Monday, as Cornelia unveiled its new $24 million water plant that will replace the current 86-year-old facility.
Joey Duncan will take John Elger's place on the Habersham County Board of Education.

Joey Duncan will take John Elger's place on the Habersham County Board of Education.

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Duncan tapped for Habersham County Board of Education

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
   Joey Duncan was unanimously approved as the District 5 Board of Education member to serve the remaining term of John Elger, whose resignation was effective Sept. 30.
Several fire units were called to contain a house fire that lead to one death and a total loss of the home.

Several fire units were called to contain a house fire that lead to one death and a total loss of the home.

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Habersham County woman killed in house fire

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
   An intense house fire in the south end of Habersham County on Monday led to the death of 64-year old Cynthia Clayton and a total loss of the home.    Clayton’s body was discovered Monday afternoon and confirmed by the Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King.
Gladys Lakey is currently attending weeks of radiation therapy to treat her stage 1 breast cancer.

Gladys Lakey is currently attending weeks of radiation therapy to treat her stage 1 breast cancer.

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS: Lakey undergoing radiation in cancer battle

Eric Pereira
Thursday, October 15, 2020
   Just as Gladys Lakey was having to get accustomed to COVID-19 like the rest of us, she receives a diagnosis that no one ever wants to hear – breast cancer.     Lakey said she was in total denial at first, but she was fortunate to find the masses at stage 1 on both sides in May.
Councilman John Hendrix, Mayor Rick Austin and Councilman Nathan Davis conduct business at the Tuesday night meeting.

Councilman John Hendrix, Mayor Rick Austin and Councilman Nathan Davis conduct business at the Tuesday night meeting.

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Demorest handles ‘urgent’ business first

Eric Pereira
Thursday, October 15, 2020
   A COVID-19 outbreak at city hall last week lead to among other things, a cancellation of the Oct. 6 meeting and delayed some timely agenda items.
Rumble strips have been popping up on the center line of several Habersham County roads in the last few weeks, including Cannon Bridge Road shown here. They help promote safety and keep drivers in their own lanes. Photo by ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Rumble strips have been popping up on the center line of several Habersham County roads in the last few weeks, including Cannon Bridge Road shown here. They help promote safety and keep drivers in their own lanes. Photo by ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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Rumble strips improve safety on county roads

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, October 15, 2020
   While traveling throughout Habersham County, many drivers have inevitably noticed new rumble strips along the centerline and edge of several rural roads.
Democrat Mike Adams (left) is challenging Republican incumbent Tim Stamey in the Nov. 3 election.

Democrat Mike Adams (left) is challenging Republican incumbent Tim Stamey in the Nov. 3 election.

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ELECTION 2020: Adams, Stamey compete for only contested county seat left

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, October 15, 2020
   Habersham County’s commission seat for District 5 opened up late in 2019, and Tim Stamey was picked in a special election to fill the final year of the expiring term.    Stamey is now running for his first four-year term against Democratic challenger Mike Adams.