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Heroes in Irvin Street fire identified

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
The Cornelia Fire Department has identified the individuals who helped 13 residents (five families) escape a house fire Aug. 30 in downtown Cornelia. Timing was a life-saving factor during the fire, which destroyed a Cornelia home that Friday morning.
Cornelia City Manager Donald Anderson, left, and Cornelia Mayor James C. “J.C.” Irby ink their signatures on the final beam before it’s placed atop the city’s new municipal complex during a topping-out ceremony Friday, Sept. 6, at the site. (Photo/CHAMIAN CRUZ)

Cornelia City Manager Donald Anderson, left, and Cornelia Mayor James C. “J.C.” Irby ink their signatures on the final beam before it’s placed atop the city’s new municipal complex during a topping-out ceremony Friday, Sept. 6, at the site. (Photo/CHAMIAN CRUZ)

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Cornelia officials, community leave mark on new municipal complex

Chamian Cruz
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
City officials, representatives and members of the community attended a topping-out ceremony for Cornelia’s new downtown municipal complex Friday morning, Sept. 6.

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Habersham man stabbed to death in Forsyth

Christina Santee
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Authorities have identified the victim of a deadly Forsyth County stabbing as a Habersham County man. Cpl. Doug Rainwater, public information officer with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO), told The Northeast Georgian Tuesday the victim was identified as 20-year-old Jesus Gilberto Arizaga.
Demorest resident Deborah Showalter reads the letter on behalf of concerned citizens during the Tuesday night council meeting. She told The Northeast Georgian this letter has the support of 80-plus people. (Photo/ERIC PEREIRA)

Demorest resident Deborah Showalter reads the letter on behalf of concerned citizens during the Tuesday night council meeting. She told The Northeast Georgian this letter has the support of 80-plus people. (Photo/ERIC PEREIRA)

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Demorest residents request mayor’s resignation

Eric Pereira
Thursday, September 5, 2019
The Demorest City Council and Mayor Rick Austin heard an unusual request at its regular meeting Tuesday.
Hurricane Dorian, recently a category 3 storm seemingly bigger than Georgia, continued to shift north up the U.S. coast as of press deadline Thursday, bringing tornadoes and flooding to the Carolinas. (Photo/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

Hurricane Dorian, recently a category 3 storm seemingly bigger than Georgia, continued to shift north up the U.S. coast as of press deadline Thursday, bringing tornadoes and flooding to the Carolinas. (Photo/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

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Dorian’s wrath continues north, local personnel sent to assist

Christina Santee
Thursday, September 5, 2019
While Hurricane Dorian remained unpredictable earlier this week, the storm was producing tornadoes and causing flooding in the Carolinas as of The Northeast Georgian’s press deadline Thursday, sources stated.

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BRUNCH BILL

Christina Santee
Thursday, September 5, 2019
Cornelia residents will soon decide whether local dining establishments, including motels/hotels, can serve alcohol earlier Sunday mornings. At its regular meeting Tuesday, the Cornelia City Commission voted to place a “Brunch Bill” referendum on the coming Nov. 5 municipal election ballot.
Hurricane Dorian, which had downgraded Tuesday afternoon to a category 2 hurricane, was reportedly growing in size and speed as of The Northeast Georgian’s press deadline. Prior to inching closer to the Southeastern U.S., Dorian battered the Bahamas for roughly 48 hours, leaving destruction in its path and several dead, various news outlets reported. (Photo/NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION)

Hurricane Dorian, which had downgraded Tuesday afternoon to a category 2 hurricane, was reportedly growing in size and speed as of The Northeast Georgian’s press deadline. Prior to inching closer to the Southeastern U.S., Dorian battered the Bahamas for roughly 48 hours, leaving destruction in its path and several dead, various news outlets reported. (Photo/NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION)

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MONSTER DORIAN

Christina Santee
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
“... One of the most powerful Atlantic storms in history.” “‘Absolute monster’ Hurricane Dorian strengthens ...” “Dorian could be the strongest hurricane to hit Florida’s east coast since Andrew.
More than a dozen people escaped this multi-family dwelling as it burned early Friday in Cornelia. Unidentified individuals were responsible for alerting the residents to the fire, but as of The Northeast Georgian’s press deadline Tuesday, they hadn’t been named. (Photo/ERIC PEREIRA)

More than a dozen people escaped this multi-family dwelling as it burned early Friday in Cornelia. Unidentified individuals were responsible for alerting the residents to the fire, but as of The Northeast Georgian’s press deadline Tuesday, they hadn’t been named. (Photo/ERIC PEREIRA)

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Fire displaces 13, unknown citizens come to the rescue

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
A fire early Friday morning at a multi-family apartment complex near downtown Cornelia displaced over a dozen people, but caused no injuries.