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Addi’s next battle is to fight the reoccurrence of her neuroblastoma.

Addi’s next battle is to fight the reoccurrence of her neuroblastoma.

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Young girl sees possible light at end of cancer battle

Eric Pereira
Thursday, February 27, 2020
   Addi Masten, 3, has been enduring a lengthy battle with stage 4 neuroblastoma since 2018. But she appears to be on the tail end which now requires extensive travel across the east coast.
Habersham County United Way President Heather Sinyard addresses the audience during their annual breakfast.

Habersham County United Way President Heather Sinyard addresses the audience during their annual breakfast.

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United Way closing in on fundraising goal

Eric Pereira
Thursday, February 27, 2020
   Habersham County United Way (HCUW) hosted its annual breakfast to announce the status of their 2019 campaign goal to board members, agencies, donors and more.
At Tuesday’s American Legion 100th year celebration, the oldest and youngest veterans present took a moment for a picture with the cake. Van Wunderlich, 94, of Demorest served in World War II, while Corp. Michael Dale, 39, of Cornelia served in Afghanistan.

At Tuesday’s American Legion 100th year celebration, the oldest and youngest veterans present took a moment for a picture with the cake. Van Wunderlich, 94, of Demorest served in World War II, while Corp. Michael Dale, 39, of Cornelia served in Afghanistan.

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American Legion post turns 100

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, February 27, 2020
   American Legion Post 84 in Cornelia established itself just a year into the organization’s existence, and the members marked the 100th anniversary of the post at a banquet Tuesday night.    The charter for Post 84 was signed Feb.
From left, Rev. Dr. Ann Nicely, Ms. Amy Bell and Ms. Stella Hatcher, Alliance for African Music Board Members, gather at the 2020 Annual Concert.

From left, Rev. Dr. Ann Nicely, Ms. Amy Bell and Ms. Stella Hatcher, Alliance for African Music Board Members, gather at the 2020 Annual Concert.

African American history: Permanence and continuity

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2020
   This article, the last of four, is based on the 20 history panels of the Regional African American Museum [RAAM] and a chapter in the recent publication by the Habersham Historical Society [HCHS], Habersham200: New Thoughts of Old Things (A Brief History 1818-2018).

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Demorest council approves development project at Depot

Eric Pereira
Thursday, February 27, 2020
   The Demorest City Council approved a conditional use variance Tuesday for the historic property known as the Demorest Depot on Maine Street.     The public hearing came with some questions and concerns by council members ultimately leading to a tie breaking vote by the mayor.
A possibility to include more parking would be in front of the Demorest post office.

A possibility to include more parking would be in front of the Demorest post office.

Demorest discusses parking needs, again

Eric Pereira
Thursday, February 27, 2020
   Demorest City Council members again discussed possibilities to offer more parking for city residents in and around the downtown area. Councilman Nathan Davis revisited the idea of expanding parking in front of the post office which would also eliminate a drainage issue.
Meg and Josh Luke were the lucky ones to find the baby in the King Cake at the Clarkesville Mardi Gras event at the Habersham Event Center on Saturday night. They were named king and queen of the ball.

Meg and Josh Luke were the lucky ones to find the baby in the King Cake at the Clarkesville Mardi Gras event at the Habersham Event Center on Saturday night. They were named king and queen of the ball.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Mardi Gras comes to Clarkesville

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
   Folks from all over the region enjoyed authentic New Orleans food while wearing elaborate festive costumes and enjoying dancing and fellowship to benefit Clarkesville’s Main Street development projects on Saturday night at the Habersham Event Center.

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Crash kills Toccoa man, injures student

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
   An accident on Georgia 17 Alternate near Glore Road in Habersham County Monday evening claimed the life of one man and sent a Habersham Central student to the hospital with serious injuries.
Benny Pate is a member of the Habersham County Airport Commission and the county’s planning commission. He has not held elected office.

Benny Pate is a member of the Habersham County Airport Commission and the county’s planning commission. He has not held elected office.

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Pate declares candidacy for District 1 seat

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
   The District 1 Habersham County commissioner’s seat finally has a contender, as Benny Pate declared his candidacy Tuesday for the spot that will be vacated at the end of this year by Chairman Stacy Hall.