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Shane Justice of Clarkesville has been missing for nearly a month as his family and Habersham County Sheriff’s investigators continue to search.

Shane Justice of Clarkesville has been missing for nearly a month as his family and Habersham County Sheriff’s investigators continue to search.

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Family searches for missing local man

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 4, 2020
   Shane Justice has not always seen eye-to-eye with his family members, but that won’t stop them from searching tirelessly to find him.    Justice, who has been homeless and recently living under a bridge in Clarkesville, has not been seen since Aug.
Cornelia’s new fire department is set to open by October.

Cornelia’s new fire department is set to open by October.

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Cornelia balks at starting its own 911 center

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 4, 2020
   Cornelia commissioned a feasibility study before the pandemic hit about whether the city could construct its own 911 dispatch center.    The report is 11 pages long, but one word summarizes the findings – no.
Habersham Emeregency Services Paramedic Dave Kinnunen, advanced EMT Courtney Fortner and critical care paramedic Scott Boleman give a tour of one of their ambulances. Kinnunen shows one of the hoses they use for COVID-19 patients to breathe into.

Habersham Emeregency Services Paramedic Dave Kinnunen, advanced EMT Courtney Fortner and critical care paramedic Scott Boleman give a tour of one of their ambulances. Kinnunen shows one of the hoses they use for COVID-19 patients to breathe into.

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Habersham County EMTs continue fight against COVID-19

Eric Pereira
Friday, September 4, 2020
   Being an emergency services responder was always difficult, but the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically increased the challenges they face every day.
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County bolsters defenses against 'nonstop' cyberattacks

Isaiah Smith
Friday, September 4, 2020
   With the use of internet-enabled technology expanding to all professions, the need for protection from various types of cyber attacks has grown in recent years.    The Habersham County Board of Commissioners addressed this need for the county at its Aug.
Advocacy coordinator Ann Sharp facilitates CASA training which prepares volunteers to advocate for children in court.

Advocacy coordinator Ann Sharp facilitates CASA training which prepares volunteers to advocate for children in court.

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CASA seeks new voices for children

Eric Pereira
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
   There are currently 293 children still in need of a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer for the Northeast Georgia division. However, Community Coordinator Chuck Taylor said that number can fluctuate.     He said of those, 97 children from Habersham County are in need of a CASA.
Clarkesville has no interest in losing its gazebo or the War Memorial that sits near it. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/CNI News Service

Clarkesville has no interest in losing its gazebo or the War Memorial that sits near it. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/CNI News Service

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War Memorial discussion opens old wounds over Wall of Honor

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
   The gazebo and War Memorial are icons in downtown Clarkesville, and city officials have declared their intentions to take over the property from the county so as to oversee its upkeep and make it a centerpiece of the middle of town.
Bo Hatchett will challenge Democratic nominee Dee Daley of Rabun County on Nov. 3 for a seat under the dome.

Bo Hatchett will challenge Democratic nominee Dee Daley of Rabun County on Nov. 3 for a seat under the dome.

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Hatchett officially takes District 50 GOP nomination

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
   Six days after declaring victory in the District 50 Georgia Senate runoff, Bo Hatchett can officially rest knowing he is moving on to November.
Habersham Central Principal Jonathan Stribling overlooks one of his school’s new outdoor classroom spaces, prompted by the need to social distance when schools reopen Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Habersham Central Principal Jonathan Stribling overlooks one of his school’s new outdoor classroom spaces, prompted by the need to social distance when schools reopen Tuesday, Sept. 8.

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School officials look for any way they can to keep students safe

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
   Habersham County Schools are down the wire this week, as the start date of Tuesday, Sept. 8, looms to send children back into their buildings.
Habersham County Chairman Stacy Hall has conceded the District 50 race.

Habersham County Chairman Stacy Hall has conceded the District 50 race.

Hall concedes to Hatchett in District 50

News Staff
Monday, August 31, 2020
   After a recount Monday netted only one vote's difference across District 50, Stacy Hall conceded the Republican nomination for the Georgia Senate seat to fellow Habersham County resident Bo Hatchett.
Stacy Hall is hoping to close the 37-vote gap between himself and Bo Hatchett in the recount.

Stacy Hall is hoping to close the 37-vote gap between himself and Bo Hatchett in the recount.

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Hall officially asks for District 50 recount

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 28, 2020
   The Georgia Secretary of State’s office is investigating the Stephens County Elections Office.    The investigation comes after the SOS received one complaint filed by the 9th District Republican Party and three filed by the Stephens County Republican Party.