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The Opioid Epidemic: DEA reveals local pain pill distribution

The Opioid Epidemic: DEA reveals local pain pill distribution

The August 7th Edition of The Northeast Georgian is available now.

HEADLINES IN THE MIDWEEK EDITION The Opioid Epidemic HCSO: Sister's DNA may help identify human remains Image Emporium Hosts 'Cut-A-Thon' The Mountain Traveler 2019 fall cover photo contest officially underway Looking for a job?  Click here to see employment opportunities.
Demorest Elementary School kindergarten teacher Allison Roland decorates her classroom.

Demorest Elementary School kindergarten teacher Allison Roland decorates her classroom.

Teachers begin prepping for new year

As students enjoy their last week of summer, Habersham County school teachers are preparing their classrooms for another year of learning. The first day of school for the Habersham County School System is Wednesday, Aug. 7.

Demorest appoints Simonds interim city manager

The city of Demorest has appointed City Clerk Kim Simonds to the role of interim city manager following an executive session of Tuesday evening’s work session.  “I’m honored to be considered for the position,” Simonds said.

The Northeast Georgian’s upgraded website now live

The Northeast Georgian’s official website has recently undergone a facelift, which includes changes to better the experience of its users. The improved site, thenortheastgeorgian.com, went live Thursday, July 25, and is also now easier to use via mobile devices.

6 agencies bring men into custody

Two men are in custody after leading local law enforcement on an hours-long chase Thursday afternoon, an official confirmed. Lt. Matt Wurtz, public information officer with the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), confirmed for The Northeast Georgian the men were captured around 1 p.m.
Gwen Brown, daughter of Susie Brown, cuts the cake at Susie Brown's 100th birthday party earlier this month at a Clarkesville church.

Gwen Brown, daughter of Susie Brown, cuts the cake at Susie Brown's 100th birthday party earlier this month at a Clarkesville church.

The July 31st Edition of The Northeast Georgian is available now

HEADLINES IN THE WEEKEND EDITION HCSO: Skeletal remains found School open house dates and times set Cornelia erects 'safe haven' signs Susie Brown celebrates 100 years of life with loved ones Looking for a job?  Click here to see employment opportunities. Want to promote a future yard sale?
Shown with one of the new “safe haven” signs, located at the Cornelia Police Department, is, from left, City Manager Donald Anderson, Police Chief Chad Smith and Fire Chief Billy Jenkins Jr. (Photo/CHRISTINA SANTEE)

Shown with one of the new “safe haven” signs, located at the Cornelia Police Department, is, from left, City Manager Donald Anderson, Police Chief Chad Smith and Fire Chief Billy Jenkins Jr. (Photo/CHRISTINA SANTEE)

Cornelia erects ‘safe haven’ signs

In early April, a Cornelia mother allegedly killed her 3-month-old daughter. Now, the city of Cornelia has erected “safe haven” signs at facilities where mothers can safely leave newborns they don’t want.
Gwen Brown, daughter of Susie Brown, cuts the cake at Susie Brown’s 100th birthday party earlier this month at a Clarkesville church. (Photo/CHAMIAN CRUZ)

Gwen Brown, daughter of Susie Brown, cuts the cake at Susie Brown’s 100th birthday party earlier this month at a Clarkesville church. (Photo/CHAMIAN CRUZ)

Susie Brown celebrates 100 years of life with loved ones

Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Clarkesville filled with at least 70 family members, friends, church members and neighbors Saturday, July 20, to celebrate Susie Mae Brown’s 100th birthday.