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Tyler Williams (left) will take over for current Habersham Medical Center CEO Lynn Boggs on July 6.

Tyler Williams (left) will take over for current Habersham Medical Center CEO Lynn Boggs on July 6.

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Habersham Medical Center picks Williams as next CEO

Eric Pereira
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
   Tyler Williams will take over as Chief Executive Officer of Habersham Medical Center beginning July 6, according to an announcement by the Hospital Authority of Habersham County on Tuesday.
A house was damaged by the overnight storm on Kitchens Road in Alto. The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office was on scene and locals helped cleanup debris Monday morning.

A house was damaged by the overnight storm on Kitchens Road in Alto. The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office was on scene and locals helped cleanup debris Monday morning.

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Tornado rips through southern Habersham County

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
   Sunday into Monday was a long night for many in Habersham County, as a terrible windstorm rocked the region, including an F1 tornado that tore through the south end of the county, damaging trees, businesses and homes.
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Doctor gives tips on proper mask usage

Eric Pereira
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
   The Northeast Georgian spoke with Dr Laura Heringer of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics at Habersham Medical Center to confirm some of the best practices with mask usage in public during the COVID-19 pandemic.
From left, Margie Williamson and Janice Mangimelli from Bethlehem Baptist Church offer mask covers to Kesha Clinkscale, Vice President of External Affairs at Habersham Medical Center.

From left, Margie Williamson and Janice Mangimelli from Bethlehem Baptist Church offer mask covers to Kesha Clinkscale, Vice President of External Affairs at Habersham Medical Center.

Bethlehem Baptist helps create needed masks for pandemic

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
   When Janice Mangimelli heard of the need for covers to protect N95 respirators, she contacted her daughter-in-law Kelley Anne Mangimelli, an emergency RN at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, to see if they needed help getting them.
This tree went down over power lines in the southern part of the county. Photo by Alan NeSmith/Staff

This tree went down over power lines in the southern part of the county. Photo by Alan NeSmith/Staff

More than 2,000 residents still without power this evening

News Staff
Monday, April 13, 2020
   The violent storm last night in Habersham County – including a possible tornado touchdown – caused damage to trees and power lines, particularly in the southern end of the county.    More than 2,000 area residents – the majority in Habersham County – are still without power as of 5:30 p.m.
Emergency Services Director Chad Black (right) helped supply Sheriff Joey Terrell’s Office with 295 N-95 masks from the Department of Public Health.

Emergency Services Director Chad Black (right) helped supply Sheriff Joey Terrell’s Office with 295 N-95 masks from the Department of Public Health.

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Habersham County Jail has rare drop in population

Eric Pereira
Thursday, April 9, 2020
   While the Habersham County jail has been known to normally be overcrowded, probations and Own-Recognizance bonds have led to the jail population being down among other things to prevent any case of COVID-19 coming inside.
Family Resource Center of Northeast Georgia has switched to all virtual and telephone services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Family Resource Center of Northeast Georgia has switched to all virtual and telephone services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Family services stay vigilant amid COVID-19

Eric Pereira
Thursday, April 9, 2020
   As families are ordered to stay at home together, this raises the question of how being in these close quarters could affect domestic violence or abusive households.
Sandy and Jimmy Turner stand with dozens of wooden crosses they’ve built as part of the “Faith Not Fear” movement. The crosses are free of charge to anyone who wants one. Donations for materials are accepted.

Sandy and Jimmy Turner stand with dozens of wooden crosses they’ve built as part of the “Faith Not Fear” movement. The crosses are free of charge to anyone who wants one. Donations for materials are accepted.

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Habersham County couple builds crosses for community to foster 'faith, not fear'

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2020
   The cross is a symbol of sacrifice, salvation and hope. Lately, hundreds of simple wooden crosses, decorated by homeowners, have adorned yards and businesses in Northeast Georgia.    The crosses were made by Sandy and Jimmy Turner of Clarkesville.