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Members of the community came out Wednesday evening to join Daniel Vega of Cornelia in a George Floyd Memorial 10K to support the black community and lives of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and other African Americans. Vega said this was a way to start the conversation addressing the division in the U.S. The runners and children on bicycles began at City Hall in Cornelia to go all the way to Walmart and back. The Cornelia Police Department attended to help ensure a safe escort as they were near busy streets.

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Peaceful protest planned for Clarkesville today

News Staff

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Many Habersham County residents plan to stand in unity against racism and police brutality today at a peaceful protest in Clarkesville. The protest and others like it around the country were spurred by the May 25 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers.

Fireworks in Demorest are a staple of summer, but they will not be fired on July 4 this year.

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Demorest cancels Fourth of July fireworks

Eric Pereira

Thursday, June 4, 2020

The Demorest Glorious Fourth of July celebration, an event that has been running for over 125 years, has been cancelled for the third time in its history. The city council approved to push the celebration to a later date in the fall. “I think adapt is the appropriate word.

Left photo, Demorest resident Joan Tench is one of the residents that is requesting the termination of City Manager Kim Simonds and resignation of Councilmen Nathan Davis and John Hendrix. Right photo, Demorest resident Deborah Showalter is one of the residents representing the CCD or Concerned Citizens of Demorest. Among other things, they do not wish to see those officials removed, but does want attorney Joey Homans to resign.

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Demorest residents divided on political agendas

Eric Pereira

Thursday, June 4, 2020

As weeks pass following the termination and reinstatement of Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum and several events that transpired from it, there are two factions displaying different agendas on how the mayor and council should be conducting business.

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Habersham County seeks to resolve remaining SPLOST issues

Matthew Osborne

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Habersham County’s Board of Commissioners plans to meet Monday morning with Banks County Fire Chief Steve Nichols regarding its future radio system purchase, a project that could have ramifications across the county and its cities if its budgeted funds are reduced.

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Baldwin City Hall opens to the public Monday, June 8

Isaiah Smith

Thursday, June 4, 2020

At its work session Tuesday night, the city of Baldwin announced that it would be reopening to the public on Monday, June 8. “We’re going to open up city hall Monday to better serve our citizens,” City Administrator Jerry Neace said.

Brendalin Garduño Leónides, DACA recipient, offers her services working on the front line as a nursing student at Grady Memorial Hospital.

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DACA student aims for nursing degree

Daniela Cintron

Thursday, June 4, 2020

A nursing student who excels with honors at Piedmont College and offers her time on the front lines of COVID-19 will not be able to get certified in the state of Georgia. Brendalin Garduño Leónides was born in Almoloya de Juárez in Toluca, México.

Habersham County has until June 30 to file a response to Vinitha Robinson's lawsuit against them.

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Federal court documents detail Habersham County's response to HR director's EEOC complaint

Matthew Osborne

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

A federal judge ruled Friday that Habersham County and its legal team would be granted a four-week extension until June 30 to file an answer to a racial discrimination lawsuit by the county’s Human Resources director. Vinitha Robinson filed that suit on May 12 in U.S.

Clarkesville City Council discusses a presentation by Cornelia Mayor John Borrow on Monday night.

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SPLOST talks continue across three meetings Monday

Matthew Osborne

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Habersham County’s Commissioners were hoping to make a decision about their SPLOST VII projects Monday night, but two factors caused them to put it all on hold once again.

Clarkesville Troop 5 Boy Scouts (from left) Jaron Horton, Finn Jackson, Mitchell McGahee, Joseph McGahee, Jaren Campbell, Matthew Wolfe and Christian Cooper have had more opportunities to meet lately as restrictions have been relaxed.

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Scouting starting to get back to normal

Isaiah Smith

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

With the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions, the Boy Scouts are one of the many groups looking forward to returning back to normal for its summer season.

Demorest Councilmen Nathan Davis and John Hendrix could be facing a recall if a citizens group has its way.

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Demorest residents eye councilmen for recall

Eric Pereira

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

A portion of Demorest residents are planning to call for a recall election for Councilmen Nathan Davis and John Hendrix. Both councilmen took their seats in January.