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Hoyt Ausburn, former chairman of the Habersham County Republican Party, passed away Sunday. In 1992, he helped bring President George H.W. Bush to Cornelia.

Hoyt Ausburn, former chairman of the Habersham County Republican Party, passed away Sunday. In 1992, he helped bring President George H.W. Bush to Cornelia.

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Grand Old friend Hoyt Ausburn remembered fondly

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 15, 2020
   Hoyt Ausburn was a Republican before it was cool to be one.    Ausburn, who many folks called the grandfather of the Grand Old Party in Habersham County, passed away Sunday at the age of 90.    He served in the U.S.
Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum was sworn in by Mayor Rick Austin again at the Tuesday Demorest meeting following three weeks of confusion when he was terminated by City Manager Kim Simonds April 16.

Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum was sworn in by Mayor Rick Austin again at the Tuesday Demorest meeting following three weeks of confusion when he was terminated by City Manager Kim Simonds April 16.

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Demorest's Glorious Fourth adjusted; City officials say they are staying

Eric Pereira
Friday, May 15, 2020
   The Demorest City Council has decided to cancel portions of its Glorious Fourth of July celebration due to the COVID-19 pandemic since abiding by social distancing would be a challenge with an event that reportedly brings in 10,000 people into the city.
Habersham County was served a lawsuit Wednesday regarding alleged discrimination.

Habersham County was served a lawsuit Wednesday regarding alleged discrimination.

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Lawsuit against Habersham County alleges discrimination; Officials deny HR director’s claims

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 15, 2020
   Habersham County’s Human Resources director filed a federal lawsuit May 4 accusing County Manager Phil Sutton of racial discrimination in his role as her supervisor.    The Habersham County Board of Commissioners was named as a co-defendant in the suit, which was filed in U.S.
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COVID-19 testing coming to Walmart

News Staff
Friday, May 15, 2020
   Two COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites are opening today in the Walmart parking lots located at 3875 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood and 250 Furniture Dr. Cornelia.
Habersham County Sheriff's deputies seized a trafficking amount of meth and heroin Wednesday.

Habersham County Sheriff's deputies seized a trafficking amount of meth and heroin Wednesday.

Three arrested on meth, heroin trafficking charges

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2020
   The Habersham Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop Wednesday that led to the discovery of trafficking amount of heroin, methamphetamine, and other related items.
Habersham Central graduates who are heading into the military were honored on Monday’s Board of Education meeting on Zoom.

Habersham Central graduates who are heading into the military were honored on Monday’s Board of Education meeting on Zoom.

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Habersham schools face 14% cut in state funding

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
   Superintendent Matthew Cooper dropped the other shoe at Thursday’s Board of Education work session, announcing there could be a 14% cut in the state’s contribution to the budget for Habersham County Schools due to tax revenue lost to COVID-19.
Clarkesville and Cornelia are starting to see their businesses open again. Photo illustration by Cody Rogers/Staff

Clarkesville and Cornelia are starting to see their businesses open again. Photo illustration by Cody Rogers/Staff

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Local businesses show caution in reopening

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
   Despite Gov. Brian Kemp’s order to relax restrictions on the food and dining industry around the state, many restaurants in the area are keeping their dining rooms closed to the public and continuing to only provide delivery and carry-out services to customers.