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Hospital decries mask thefts

Eric Pereira
Thursday, March 26, 2020
   Usually thieves wear masks, not take them. But these are unusual times.    Habersham Medical Center has video evidence of two separate individuals stealing a handful of surgical procedure masks from near the emergency room area early this week.
Fairview Elementary student Dennis Harkins gives Malinda Lathan and other school nutrition associates a thumbs up during the meal pickup at Fairview Elementary on Thursday. Free meals for students 18 and under are available at all elementary schools in Habersham County Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Photo by ALAN NESMITH

Fairview Elementary student Dennis Harkins gives Malinda Lathan and other school nutrition associates a thumbs up during the meal pickup at Fairview Elementary on Thursday. Free meals for students 18 and under are available at all elementary schools in Habersham County Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Photo by ALAN NESMITH

Georgia schools will be closed through April 24

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, March 26, 2020
    Habersham County Schools will remain closed along with the rest of Georgia through April 24, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday afternoon.
 Tallulah Falls will continue to use the online learning platform that began on March 18. Spring break will still be April 3 through April 13, with online classes returning Tuesday, April 14.

 Tallulah Falls will continue to use the online learning platform that began on March 18. Spring break will still be April 3 through April 13, with online classes returning Tuesday, April 14.

Tallulah Falls School will not restart on-campus classes this semester

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
   Tallulah Falls will not restart on-campus classes the rest of the school year, President Larry Peevy announced Wednesday.
The hospital staff has been gathering as much personal protective equipment (PPE) as possible to shield against exposure to the virus.

The hospital staff has been gathering as much personal protective equipment (PPE) as possible to shield against exposure to the virus.

Habersham Medical Center preparing for potential COVID cases

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
   As Georgia’s cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus surged past 1,000 Tuesday, there were still no reported cases of COVID-19 in Habersham County at press time for The Northeast Georgian.
Yonah Memorial Gardens is overlooked by Whitfield Funeral Home. Whitfield is one of the many local funeral homes taking precautions to ensure safe services for families.

Yonah Memorial Gardens is overlooked by Whitfield Funeral Home. Whitfield is one of the many local funeral homes taking precautions to ensure safe services for families.

Funeral homes adjust during crisis

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
   Funeral homes are another one of the many businesses currently having to make adjustments to the continued spread of COVID-19.    The Northeast Georgian spoke to three different funeral homes in Habersham County: McGahee-Griffin and Stewart, Whitfield and Hillside Memorial Chapel and Gardens.

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Miller dropping out of District 5 county commission race

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
   Due to impending medical procedures, Randy Miller has decided not to run for Habersham County Commissioner in District 5.    Miller was set to run against incumbent Commissioner Tim Stamey and challenger Locke Arnold in the Republican primary, along with Democrat Mike Adams.
It was quiet on the streets of Clarkesville on Monday morning, but there are plenty of businesses there and across the county, particularly restuarants, there are still offering services during this time of crisis. Photo by ERIC PEREIRA/Staff

It was quiet on the streets of Clarkesville on Monday morning, but there are plenty of businesses there and across the county, particularly restuarants, there are still offering services during this time of crisis. Photo by ERIC PEREIRA/Staff

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Chamber all in to help Habersham County businesses

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
   Habersham County’s Chamber of Commerce is doing all it can to keep the train on the tracks when it comes to the local economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eric and Misty Wilcox sing at The Torch’s drive-up prayer service Saturday to promote social distancing during this COVID-19 crisis. Photo courtesy of The Torch

Eric and Misty Wilcox sing at The Torch’s drive-up prayer service Saturday to promote social distancing during this COVID-19 crisis. Photo courtesy of The Torch

Churches get creative, show that faith crosses social distances

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
   With Easter Sunday approaching, families will have to face the possibility of celebrating at a distance with their local churches.