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Georgia Rep. Chris Erwin speaks at the dais while fellow legislators Sen. John Wilkinson (left) and Rep. Terry Rogers wait their turns to speak at Tuesday’s legislative breakfast at North Georgia Technical College.

Georgia Rep. Chris Erwin speaks at the dais while fellow legislators Sen. John Wilkinson (left) and Rep. Terry Rogers wait their turns to speak at Tuesday’s legislative breakfast at North Georgia Technical College.

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Georgia legislators ready to get to work

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
   Georgia’s legislators are ready to get to work on the new session, and Habersham County leaders met with their representatives Tuesday morning to find out what is on their agendas.
Northeast Georgia Health System and Anthem Blue Cross have announced a new contract.

Northeast Georgia Health System and Anthem Blue Cross have announced a new contract.

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Anthem, Northeast Georgia Health come to agreement

Eric Pereira
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
   After several months of negotiations, Northeast Georgia Health System and Anthem Blue Cross have announced a new contract that covers the care NGHS provides to Anthem commercial (employer-sponsored) health plan members according to a joint press release.
New Clarkesville city manager Keith Dickerson reports to the council Monday night as city clerk Glenda Smith looks on.

New Clarkesville city manager Keith Dickerson reports to the council Monday night as city clerk Glenda Smith looks on.

Filing for Clarkesville election runs through Jan. 10

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
   Potential candidates for Clarkesville’s open city council seat have until Friday at noon to declare their intentions to run.    A special election will be held Tuesday, March 24, on the back of Georgia’s presidential preference primary.
U.S. Rep. Doug Collins is heavily involved in both historic events playing out in America today. Video grab from ABC News

U.S. Rep. Doug Collins is heavily involved in both historic events playing out in America today. Video grab from ABC News

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Collins: 'Don't mess with America'

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
   U.S. Rep. Doug Collins finds himself right in the thick of potentially historic events lately, and he issued a strong message of support for President Trump on Thursday after the military strike that killed a top Iranian general.
Tony Romano and his 1-year-old Samoyed have a bond like no other. Bella, the Samoyed, was rescued from the dog meat market in China. Tony Romano adopted her after his 8-year-old Samoyed named Sam passed away this Thanksgiving.

Tony Romano and his 1-year-old Samoyed have a bond like no other. Bella, the Samoyed, was rescued from the dog meat market in China. Tony Romano adopted her after his 8-year-old Samoyed named Sam passed away this Thanksgiving.

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Best friends save each other as man adopts rescue dog from China

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, January 2, 2020
   People say dogs are man’s best friend, but the relationship goes both ways for Tony Romano and his 1-year-old Samoyed.      Cathy O’Nan said that during her visits to Clarkesville she often dropped by Simply Jewelry & Repairs, which is owned by Romano.
 Business Insider has reported that the offices of mental health practitioners added 27,300 jobs between January 2017 and October 2019 nationally.

 Business Insider has reported that the offices of mental health practitioners added 27,300 jobs between January 2017 and October 2019 nationally.

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Mental health options grow as jobs expand

Eric Pereira
Thursday, January 2, 2020
   Business Insider has reported that the offices of mental health practitioners added 27,300 jobs between January 2017 and October 2019, which is a 30.9% increase from the 88,300 employed in January 2017.
Members of the state Senate announced last Saturday that the Monday morning public hearing regarding the agreement between Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Northeast Georgia Health System was cancelled as both parties appeared to be finalizing the contract.

Members of the state Senate announced last Saturday that the Monday morning public hearing regarding the agreement between Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Northeast Georgia Health System was cancelled as both parties appeared to be finalizing the contract.

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Anthem stalemate rolls past Jan. 1 deadline

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2020
   The new year has arrived, but there is still no news of an agreement between local healthcare providers that could affect the lives of thousands of residents.
Frank Gannon passed away Dec. 20 at his home in Demorest. He taught at Tallulah Falls School and Piedmont College in addition to having four books published.

Frank Gannon passed away Dec. 20 at his home in Demorest. He taught at Tallulah Falls School and Piedmont College in addition to having four books published.

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Beloved author, humorist Frank Gannon remembered for wit

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, January 2, 2020
   Frank Gannon had a singular wit that came through in his writings, but it was also evident to those who knew him best.    Gannon, the prominent author and humorist who taught many students at Tallulah Falls School and Piedmont College over the years, passed away Dec.
The Rev. Kenneth McEntire speaks about the loss of his mentor, the Rev. Furman Brown Lewis, at a memorial service Saturday at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Clarkesville. Lewis passed away Christmas Eve at the age of 90.

The Rev. Kenneth McEntire speaks about the loss of his mentor, the Rev. Furman Brown Lewis, at a memorial service Saturday at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Clarkesville. Lewis passed away Christmas Eve at the age of 90.

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Rev. Furman Brown Lewis remembered for godliness

Matthew Osborne
Monday, December 30, 2019
   Family members and friends gathered Saturday to remember the Rev. Furman Brown Lewis, a man who made a lasting impact on the lives he touched through his love of God.