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Officials from Piedmont College are threatening legal action against Demorest for what they allege is manipulation of the water rates starting in 2018.

Officials from Piedmont College are threatening legal action against Demorest for what they allege is manipulation of the water rates starting in 2018.

Piedmont College makes legal claims against city of Demorest

Eric Pereira
Friday, August 14, 2020
   The City of Demorest has received a demand letter of legal claims from Piedmont College and certain officials.    The Aug. 7 letter notifies of potential litigation unless claims including but not limited to fraud, racketeering conflict of interest are resolved.
Officials from Piedmont College are threatening legal action against Demorest for what they allege is manipulation of the water rates starting in 2018.

Officials from Piedmont College are threatening legal action against Demorest for what they allege is manipulation of the water rates starting in 2018.

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Piedmont College makes legal claims against city of Demorest (full version for subscribers)

Eric Pereira
Friday, August 14, 2020
    The City of Demorest has received a demand letter of legal claims from Piedmont College and certain officials. The Aug. 7 letter notifies of potential litigation unless claims including but not limited to fraud, racketeering conflict of interest are resolved.
Chief William Anastasio is hoping to take Baldwin’s police department from “good to great.”

Chief William Anastasio is hoping to take Baldwin’s police department from “good to great.”

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New Baldwin police chief looks to raise the bar

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, August 13, 2020
   After three months of searching, Baldwin has tabbed William Anastasio as its new police chief. Anastasio, a native of New York City, comes to Baldwin after spending 33 years with the Roswell Police Department.
Bruce Harkness was stumping for himself in Demorest right up until polls closed Tuesday night. He will represent District 4 starting in January.

Bruce Harkness was stumping for himself in Demorest right up until polls closed Tuesday night. He will represent District 4 starting in January.

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Bruces wild as Palmer, Harkness earn bids to county commission

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, August 13, 2020
   Habersham County will have a lot of fresh faces on the Board of Commissioners, as former Demorest councilman Bruce Harkness upset two-term Commissioner Natalie Crawford on Tuesday night for the seat in District 4.
“Leaving Lennox” with Mick Hambly and Lauren Val played last year at the Big Red Apple Festival in Cornelia. There will be no singing and revelry in the downtowns of Cornelia or Clarkesville this fall, as both the Big Red Apple Festival and the Mountain Laurel Festival have been canceled due to concerns over the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.

“Leaving Lennox” with Mick Hambly and Lauren Val played last year at the Big Red Apple Festival in Cornelia. There will be no singing and revelry in the downtowns of Cornelia or Clarkesville this fall, as both the Big Red Apple Festival and the Mountain Laurel Festival have been canceled due to concerns over the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID-19 cancels Big Red Apple, Mountain Laurel festivals

News Staff
Thursday, August 13, 2020
   The 33rd Big Red Apple Festival and the 58th Mountain Laurel Festival are among many events that have been cancelled by cities in Habersham County and across the country due to concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bo Hatchett has a slight lead in the race for the Republican nomination for Georgia Senate District 50 over Stacy Hall, but the final vote total is still being determined.

Bo Hatchett has a slight lead in the race for the Republican nomination for Georgia Senate District 50 over Stacy Hall, but the final vote total is still being determined.

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Bo time? Not just yet as race between Hatchett, Hall is too close to call

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, August 13, 2020
   Leading up to Tuesday’s runoff, it seemed that the closest race of all could be in Georgia Senate District 50 between Bo Hatchett and Stacy Hall.    That proved true, so much so that the Republican nomination for that seat is still too close to call a few days later.
Baldwin's City Council listens as Councilman Jeff Parrish explains that the city entered into a separation agreement with former City Administrator Jerry Neace “for the convenience of the council.”

Baldwin's City Council listens as Councilman Jeff Parrish explains that the city entered into a separation agreement with former City Administrator Jerry Neace “for the convenience of the council.”

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Baldwin still vague about Neace's termination

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
   At Monday night’s meeting, Baldwin’s City Council broke its silence on the reason for approving a separation agreement with former City Administrator Jerry Neace’s contract, but offered residents no specifics for why he was released in the first place.    “Mr.
Demorest officials Mayor Rick Austin, John Hendrix and Nathan Davis have faced recall attempts in recent months.

Demorest officials Mayor Rick Austin, John Hendrix and Nathan Davis have faced recall attempts in recent months.

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Recall petitions come due for Demorest officials

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
   Recall applications were due Tuesday by 5 p.m. for Demorest Mayor Rick Austin and city councilmen John Hendrix and Nathan Davis.
Political flyers with extreme messages have been hitting mailboxes for weeks leading up to Tuesday’s runoff election.

Political flyers with extreme messages have been hitting mailboxes for weeks leading up to Tuesday’s runoff election.

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'Absurd' election summer comes to an end with runoff

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
   A spring and summer of Republicans digging into each other to get the nomination for their party in November has come to an end, and perhaps there will be a time of healing to come.    Candidates for county commission, Georgia House and Senate and U.S.
Habersham Chamber of Commerce President Mary Beth Horton and Board Chairman Sidney Roland discuss plans for the Chamber’s new website. The new interactive website is expected to launch in the fall.

Habersham Chamber of Commerce President Mary Beth Horton and Board Chairman Sidney Roland discuss plans for the Chamber’s new website. The new interactive website is expected to launch in the fall.

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Habersham County Chamber of Commerce helps during pandemic

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
   As businesses adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce is working to do its part to help the county’s small businesses and industry during the pandemic.