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The Northeast Georgian is Open for Business

News Staff
Monday, March 23, 2020
As we have done since 1892, we will continue to fulfill our responsibility to keep the community we serve informed. However, to protect our associates from the COVID-19 virus, we are temporarily closing our office to the public. For news and advertising, please contact us by phone or email.
Boil water advisory in Clarkesville

Boil water advisory in Clarkesville

ALERT: Boil Water Advisory lifted in Clarkesville

News Staff
Friday, March 20, 2020
UPDATE: The boil advisory has been lifted. Water service has been restored. A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for the area from Rocky Branch to Washington Street as well as Salome and Carriage Lane. Please check back for updates.
Lisa Reiss, Program coordinator for HMC’s cardiac and pulmonary rehab program, works with patient Jesse Garcia.

Lisa Reiss, Program coordinator for HMC’s cardiac and pulmonary rehab program, works with patient Jesse Garcia.

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Reiss has a heart for her patients

Eric Pereira
Thursday, March 19, 2020
   Lisa Reiss loves to teach at Habersham Medical Center. In fact, it’s her favorite part of her job. For 12 years, she has been educating and caring for patients as the program coordinator for HMC’s cardiac and pulmonary rehab program.
Authorities are looking for a suspect in the robbery at Lake Russell Convenience Store in Mt. Airy.

Authorities are looking for a suspect in the robbery at Lake Russell Convenience Store in Mt. Airy.

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Armed robber sought in Mt. Airy convenience store heist

Eric Pereira
Thursday, March 19, 2020
   Authorities are currently searching for a suspect involved in an armed robbery at Lake Russell Convenience Store Tuesday evening.     At approximately 10:58 p.m., the Mt.
Instructions at Demorest’s City Hall echo others around the county trying to keep residents and city employees safe.

Instructions at Demorest’s City Hall echo others around the county trying to keep residents and city employees safe.

Community tries to stay safe from COVID-19 outbreak

Eric Pereira
Thursday, March 19, 2020
   The following cities in Habersham County have taken safety precautions with the ongoing spread of COVID-19. The Northeast Georgian will be monitoring any additional precautions taken.  ALTO    The Town has closed the lobbies of the Municipal Complex and the Police Department.
Billy Burrell (left) shares a laugh with John A. Harris at his birthday party on Friday morning.

Billy Burrell (left) shares a laugh with John A. Harris at his birthday party on Friday morning.

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Radio icon Billy Burrell celebrates 90th birthday with community

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
   For seven decades, Billy Burrell has been pastor and friend to everyone in Northeast Georgia, whether they know it or not.    The community came out Friday morning to celebrate Habersham County’s all-time greatest radio personality a day before his 90th birthday.
Sheriff Joey Terrell lays out an alternative plan for a new jail construction for the Habersham County Commissioners at Monday’s meeting.

Sheriff Joey Terrell lays out an alternative plan for a new jail construction for the Habersham County Commissioners at Monday’s meeting.

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Habersham County looking for ways to pay for new jail

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
   Habersham County’s Board of Commissioners reopened discussions Monday to try and find a way to build a new jail for the county.    Plans for the much-needed facility have been stagnant since the bond referendum was voted down in November by 8% of the county’s registered voters.