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Spelling Bee Participants

Spelling Bee Participants

Demorest Spelling Bee

News Staff
Friday, December 13, 2019
  Demorest’s SPELLING BEE PARTICIPANTS Participants were (alphabetically) Macie Arrington, Marisol Ruiz Bravo, Liam Burke, Katherine Chitwood, Kaylee Coffee, Ally Dover, Gabriela Goicoechea, Nicole Meran Harrigan, Israel De La Cruz Hernandez, Eli Maye, Savannah Porter, Hailey Singharat, Branson...
A truck enters the property on Alec Mountain Road in Clarkesville, where Wilbros has been operating since about late October.

A truck enters the property on Alec Mountain Road in Clarkesville, where Wilbros has been operating since about late October.

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Residents, county question dumping practices

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, December 12, 2019
   There’s been a foul odor coming from Alec Mountain Road in Clarkesville that Harold and Joni Kennedy say started sometime around Oct. 31.    In an email to The Northeast Georgian on Dec.
Troyce Simmons' inspirational messages are short, but effective.

Troyce Simmons' inspirational messages are short, but effective.

'Pebble ministry' gives folks a rock to lean on

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, December 12, 2019
   Troyce Simmons is not an ordained minister. In fact, he has no formal religious training at all.    But he knows about love, and he has found a way to spread that love to those he meets every day.
Cornelia Fire Marshal Lt. Josh Hazle approvingly looks at 10-year-old Colton Abbott’s pick of Lego’s. The two were among 14 other children and several firefighters and police officers with the city of Baldwin who participated in the annual Shop With a Hero.

Cornelia Fire Marshal Lt. Josh Hazle approvingly looks at 10-year-old Colton Abbott’s pick of Lego’s. The two were among 14 other children and several firefighters and police officers with the city of Baldwin who participated in the annual Shop With a Hero.

Baldwin sponsors Shop with a Hero

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, December 12, 2019
   On Thursday morning, 15 children and several firefighters and police officers with the city of Baldwin participated in the annual Shop With a Hero. This year, each child had a $300 limit to spend on toys, clothes or anything else they wanted. 
Ryan Scott Arflin, 25, of Cleveland and Brittany Sheriff Gaddis, 31

Ryan Scott Arflin, 25, of Cleveland and Brittany Sheriff Gaddis, 31

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Overdose leads to drug arrests in Mt. Airy

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, December 12, 2019
   Two locals living in a tent behind a Mt. Airy residence were arrested Dec. 4 on charges they allegedly had intent to distribute methamphetamine and heroin.
These toy soldiers guard the park behind the Cornelia Community House as the city prepares for Christmas in the Park over the next three days.

These toy soldiers guard the park behind the Cornelia Community House as the city prepares for Christmas in the Park over the next three days.

Christmas fun in three cities this weekend

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2019
   In Cornelia, families will be able to attend Christmas in the Park at Cornelia Community House from Thursday through Saturday. Hours vary, but there will be hayrides, holiday market, snow play, photos with Santa and more.
Volunteers Jason Grooms (left), Skip Sevier and Jeremy Gattis assemble the first of 20 bunk beds built Saturday by Lowe’s volunteers in conjunction with the charity Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

Volunteers Jason Grooms (left), Skip Sevier and Jeremy Gattis assemble the first of 20 bunk beds built Saturday by Lowe’s volunteers in conjunction with the charity Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

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Volunteers make sure no child sleeps on the floor

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
   Every year, Lowe’s Heroes donates funding, supplies and time to a charitable organization to make their community a better place.
Jerry Nathaniel Wall

Jerry Nathaniel Wall

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Suspect from July 4 shooting indicted by grand jury

Chamian Cruz
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
   Jerry Nathaniel Wall, 53, was indicted Nov. 18 in the Superior Court of Habersham County for the alleged murder of his neighbor, 56-year-old Roger Dale Littleton, on the Fourth of July.    He is facing a formal arraignment on Jan.
There have been 277 accidents on State Road 365 in 2019, including one fatality.

There have been 277 accidents on State Road 365 in 2019, including one fatality.

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Crashes keep coming year round on 365

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
   Even with the high numbers of motor vehicle accidents on state Route 365 in Habersham County, there has only been one death reported for the year 2019.    According to Habersham County E-911 Director Lynn Smith, there were 277 total accidents on SR 365.
Donald Tench shows a photo from his Army days. Tench, 90, served 38 years in the Army and reserves. He continues to participate in military funerals which he has done for over 60 years.

Donald Tench shows a photo from his Army days. Tench, 90, served 38 years in the Army and reserves. He continues to participate in military funerals which he has done for over 60 years.

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Veteran, 90, serves still by standing up for fellow soldiers

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
   For Donald Tench, 38 years of service to his country was not enough.     The 90-year-old Demorest resident lost many comrades during his life of service, and he has continued to pay one final tribute to them.