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Pastor Randy Kanipe shows the weaving banner in the sanctuary. The weaving banner is a display of more than 130 pieces of fabric brought by an individual from the now mixed congregation, showcasing unity as one church body. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Pastor Randy Kanipe shows the weaving banner in the sanctuary. The weaving banner is a display of more than 130 pieces of fabric brought by an individual from the now mixed congregation, showcasing unity as one church body. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Local Methodist churches merge

Zach Taylor
Friday, April 25, 2025
   Cornelia United Methodist Church pews are looking fuller nowadays.    Cornelia UMC recently acquired a congregation of around 75 people from the former Clarkesville United Methodist Church, which disaffiliated back in 2023.
Doug Collins speaks at Piedmont University in 2024 at the American Values Dinner. He will speak again at the university for the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies. FILE

Doug Collins speaks at Piedmont University in 2024 at the American Values Dinner. He will speak again at the university for the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies. FILE

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Collins to speak at Piedmont’s graduation

Samantha Sinclair
Friday, April 25, 2025
   Piedmont University’s graduation ceremonies will feature U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins delivering the keynote address.    Commencement ceremonies will be at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. May 9 at the Johnny Mize Athletic Center and Museum.

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Wanted man arrested

News Staff
Friday, April 25, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      On Tuesday afternoon, a Batesville man with multiple charges was apprehended by an officer from the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit.
Guest speaker Bob Ingram, a 40-year law enforcement officer, Marine, and professor, speaks at the April Northeast Georgia Brotherhood of Veterans and Patriots breakfast on Saturday. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Guest speaker Bob Ingram, a 40-year law enforcement officer, Marine, and professor, speaks at the April Northeast Georgia Brotherhood of Veterans and Patriots breakfast on Saturday. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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All about the Constitution

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
   The Northeast Georgia Brotherhood of Veterans and Patriots hosted guest speaker Bob Ingram to present the U.S. Constitution and several of its amendments, including the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendments.
Ronnie Gibbs talks about the cars on his property to the Habersham Board of County Commissioners at Monday’s meeting. Samantha Sinclair/Staff

Ronnie Gibbs talks about the cars on his property to the Habersham Board of County Commissioners at Monday’s meeting. Samantha Sinclair/Staff

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People bring junk car talks to meeting

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
   Although formal discussion of adding an ordinance addressing derelict vehicles was postponed a month by county commissioners, residents brought the discussion to Monday night’s commission meeting.
Eaton. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Eaton. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

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Board OKs Eaton as Hazel Grove principal

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      All applauded on Monday night when the Habersham County School System Board of Education approved an important personnel request; Stephanie Eaton, the assistant principal at Level Grove Elementary School, will be replacing the retiring Dr.
Dale Green stands at the podium to speak before the board on Thursday night to express his early concerns about the school system’s impending budget decision. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Dale Green stands at the podium to speak before the board on Thursday night to express his early concerns about the school system’s impending budget decision. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

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BOE hears public comment on FY26 budget

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      It’s that time of year again. The Habersham County Board of Education is taking early steps for its eventual approval of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, starting off with their first public hearing last Thursday.
Tim Sims

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Sims named new county manager

News Staff
Monday, April 21, 2025
After serving in the interim role for almost four months, the Habersham Board of County Commissioners decided to name Tim Sims its new county manager, effective immediately, at the conclusion of Monday night's regular meeting.
Innkeeper Sharon Kelly puts the finishing touches on making the bed in Kathryn’s Room, the downstairs bedroom named after the inn’s initial benefactor. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/Staff

Innkeeper Sharon Kelly puts the finishing touches on making the bed in Kathryn’s Room, the downstairs bedroom named after the inn’s initial benefactor. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/Staff

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A home away

Samantha Sinclair
Friday, April 18, 2025
   It’s a release.    “When they walk through the front door, they start crying,” Innkeeper Sharon Kelly said.    They are caregivers of disabled children, ill or injured spouses, wounded veterans and aging parents.