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Strain remembered as inspirational lawyer and teacher

Christina Santee
Thursday, October 3, 2019
In one of his final journal entries, Edward Eugene “Ebbie” Strain III wrote, “It’s not about whether you win or lose because we are all headed for death, that certain and ultimate loss. Rather, it’s about the struggle of life and how you handle it.
Habersham Partnership for Growth/Economic Development Council Executive Director Tim Lee, left, chats with Kevin Wood, owner of Wood’s Mercantile in Clarkesville, earlier this year on the Clarkesville campus of North Georgia Technical College. Lee died Sunday at the age of 62 from complications due to cancer. (Photo/HABERSHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE)

Habersham Partnership for Growth/Economic Development Council Executive Director Tim Lee, left, chats with Kevin Wood, owner of Wood’s Mercantile in Clarkesville, earlier this year on the Clarkesville campus of North Georgia Technical College. Lee died Sunday at the age of 62 from complications due to cancer. (Photo/HABERSHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE)

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REMEMBERING TIM LEE

Christina Santee
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Early last week, Tim Lee thought he had six months to live. As it turned out, he had only six days. Lee, Habersham Partnership for Growth (HPG)/Economic Development Council (EDC) executive director, succumbed to complications caused by esophageal cancer Sunday afternoon.
“Leaving Lennox,” comprised of Mick Hambly and Lauren Val, perform on stage in downtown Cornelia singing a song to the hundreds of attendees of the Big Red Apple Festival Saturday, Sept. 28. They sang a mix of covers and original songs. (Photo/CHAMIAN CRUZ)

“Leaving Lennox,” comprised of Mick Hambly and Lauren Val, perform on stage in downtown Cornelia singing a song to the hundreds of attendees of the Big Red Apple Festival Saturday, Sept. 28. They sang a mix of covers and original songs. (Photo/CHAMIAN CRUZ)

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32nd annual Big Red Apple Festival draws thousands

Chamian Cruz
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Several thousand people showed up for Cornelia’s 32nd annual Big Red Apple Festival held in downtown Cornelia Saturday, Sept. 28. It is the largest event the city holds every year. Cornelia Community Development Manager Jessie Owensby said the event drew an estimated 4,500-5,000 people this year.

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A chance to say goodbye

Christina Santee
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Just days before his death, peers, friends and loved ones of Tim Lee’s gathered Monday, Sept. 23, at the Delta Club in SunTrust Park for a dinner held in his honor, the Marietta Daily Journal (MDJ) reported.

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Woman, 22, charged with Cornelia man’s murder

Christina Santee
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Authorities have charged a Habersham County woman with murder in the death of a Cornelia man, an official confirmed. Anslee Danielle Foster, 22, is accused of murdering Christopher Elderth, 36, of 856 Straight St., according to a press release issued Tuesday by Cornelia Police Chief Chad Smith.

Anthem forces Northeast Georgia Health System out of its network

News Staff
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) announced today that, as of midnight on Oct. 1, most NGHS facilities have been forced out of the Anthem network. Their current contract between Anthem, formerly Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, expired with no new agreement in place.
Fourteen-year-old Cameron Mote of Baldwin built four Little Free Libraries for his Eagle Scout Service Project. They are now located at Alto Town Park, Mt. Airy Town Hall, Tallulah Falls Town Hall and the Habersham County Health Department. (Photo/CHAMIAN CRUZ)

Fourteen-year-old Cameron Mote of Baldwin built four Little Free Libraries for his Eagle Scout Service Project. They are now located at Alto Town Park, Mt. Airy Town Hall, Tallulah Falls Town Hall and the Habersham County Health Department. (Photo/CHAMIAN CRUZ)

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Boy Scout Cameron Mote builds four new Little Free Libraries

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, September 26, 2019
In addition to the six existing Little Free Libraries (LFLs) across the county, there are now four more located at Alto City Park, Mt.
A rendering of the proposed new county jail. A new jail is estimated to cost $31.7 million.

A rendering of the proposed new county jail. A new jail is estimated to cost $31.7 million.

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Town hall to discuss jail bond referendum set Monday

Christina Santee
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Ahead of the election, the Habersham County Commission will hold Monday the first of two planned town hall meetings to discuss with Habersham Countians the jail bond referendum on the coming Nov. 5 ballot. The town hall is slated for 6 p.m. Sept.
Demorest city officials discussed Tuesday at the council’s regular work session the issue of water theft. Some residents have been stealing water through “straight-piping,” shown above, where they remove the water meter.

Demorest city officials discussed Tuesday at the council’s regular work session the issue of water theft. Some residents have been stealing water through “straight-piping,” shown above, where they remove the water meter.

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Demorest discusses water-theft penalties

Eric Pereira
Thursday, September 26, 2019
The Demorest City Council, during its Tuesday work session, spent some time discussing possible penalties for people caught stealing water, which appears to be a reoccurring issue.