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Photo by Taylor Vick/ Rain concerns for Trick-or-Treat on Halloween day.

Photo by Taylor Vick/ Rain concerns for Trick-or-Treat on Halloween day.

Weather concerns for Trick-Or-Treat events

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Due to forecasts of inclement weather on Halloween, cities are making decisions on whether or not to cancel their annual events. The following are the latest updates as of The Northeast Georgian’s press deadline.
Childers photographed on the left, and Knox on the right.

Childers photographed on the left, and Knox on the right.

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Arrest made in Baldwin home invasion case

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
On Friday, Oct. 25, arrest warrants were taken in Habersham County for James Childers II, 38, of Union, South Carolina, for charges related to a home invasion in Baldwin. The warrants issued for Childers were one count of armed robbery, two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of elder abuse.

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Habersham County Schools break region record

Chamian Cruz
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
The Habersham County School System has broken a region record for achievement.  Habersham County School Superintendent Matthew Cooper recently announced the system earned the highest region ranking ever – No.
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Five students sign REACH commitments

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
For the third year, five Habersham County students have taken a pledge that will lead them to academic success and a bright future. On Wednesday, Oct. 23, the students, eighth graders from North Habersham Middle School (NHMS), South Habersham Middle School (SHMS) and Hilliard A.
Habersham Central High School (HCHS) seniors Brett Browner, right, and Jose Bravo, center, check out a brochure from Georgia Southern University at the annual College PROBE Fair. About 50 colleges and universities visited HCHS Thursday to connect with students about post-secondary education opportunities. (Photo/ERIC PEREIRA)

Habersham Central High School (HCHS) seniors Brett Browner, right, and Jose Bravo, center, check out a brochure from Georgia Southern University at the annual College PROBE Fair. About 50 colleges and universities visited HCHS Thursday to connect with students about post-secondary education opportunities. (Photo/ERIC PEREIRA)

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HCHS hosts College PROBE Fair

Eric Pereira
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Habersham Central High School (HCHS) hosted its annual College PROBE Fair Thursday morning, allowing students to receive information from several colleges and build connections with representatives.
Habersham County District 5 Commissioner candidates George Locke Arnold, Michael Gosnell, Darrin Johnston, Tim Stamey and Barry Trotter share some of their views with community members at the political forum Tuesday, just two weeks before Election Day Nov. 5. (Photo/CHAMIAN CRUZ)

Habersham County District 5 Commissioner candidates George Locke Arnold, Michael Gosnell, Darrin Johnston, Tim Stamey and Barry Trotter share some of their views with community members at the political forum Tuesday, just two weeks before Election Day Nov. 5. (Photo/CHAMIAN CRUZ)

Commission candidates share views before Nov. 5

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, October 24, 2019
In about one hour, the five candidates running for district five county commissioner shared their views on several topics, such as economic development, growth in the county, infrastructure and small business, at the political forum Tuesday hosted by the Habersham County Farm Bureau and Habersham...
Christina Santee leaves The Northeast Georgian after serving the community for eight years

Christina Santee leaves The Northeast Georgian after serving the community for eight years

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'See you later'

Christina Santee
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Eight years. Eight years I’ve been with The Northeast Georgian, five of which I’ve spent serving as editor.
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TRUNK-OR-TREAT EVENT PROVIDES SAFE ENVIRONMENT

News Staff
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
The second annual Trunk-or-Treat for Special Needs Families returned to Clarkesville at the Habersham County Fairgrounds Saturday, Oct. 19. Rhonda Stamey, Challenger League coordinator, said there were 19 trunks at the event for kids to visit for candy, each one with a different theme.
Artist Chad Shore does a headstand in front of his work. (Photo/Chamian Cruz)

Artist Chad Shore does a headstand in front of his work. (Photo/Chamian Cruz)

Artist shares meaning of American flag painting at Anderson Village

Chamian Cruz
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Anderson Village, located in Alto, may be attracting new sets of eyes soon, as the retail center is in the process of being updated. That’s why when Chad Shore started painting a 9.5- by 13-foot American flag on the side of Better Body Fitness 24/7 several months ago, it didn’t go unnoticed.