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(Landen Todd/Staff)

(Landen Todd/Staff)

Olympic joy

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Special Olympics were held at Habersham Central High School Friday with athletes from all over the county gathering to participate in events. Above, Alejandro Hernandez Lopez proudly carries the torch as Anton Golden follows him on the track.
Habersham County Public Works continues to remove debris from winter storms. (Habersham County/Submitted)

Habersham County Public Works continues to remove debris from winter storms. (Habersham County/Submitted)

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County OKs debris removal help

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
By Samantha SinclairThe county is getting help in cleaning up debris still remaining from winter storms.
Former Georgia Bulldogs football star and NFL wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell visited Habersham County’s second graders on Tuesday to share his children’s book, The Magician’s Hat, with students. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

Former Georgia Bulldogs football star and NFL wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell visited Habersham County’s second graders on Tuesday to share his children’s book, The Magician’s Hat, with students. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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Mitchell shares the magic of reading

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Friday, April 17, 2026
By Hannah CaudellOne day, when a younger Malcolm Mitchell came home from a bad day at school, his mother grabbed three things from the kitchen: a carrot, an egg, and coffee beans. All three she placed in boiling water.

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Residents support short-term rentals

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Friday, April 17, 2026
By Hannah CaudellCornelia commissioners are preparing to update the city’s entire zoning code. But as those discussions approach, commissioners want to know if residents are interested in something not yet on the books: short-term rentals.
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University lawsuit resolved

News Staff
Friday, April 17, 2026
By Samantha Sinclair and Zach TaylorPiedmont University and Dr. Robert H. Wainberg announced Thursday morning that they have amicably resolved all disputes between them.Wainberg filed a wrongful termination lawsuit on Aug.
Election 2026

Election 2026

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Election 2026: McClellon, Smith vie for District 3 seat

News Staff
Friday, April 17, 2026
By Samantha SinclairTwo names will be on the May ballot twice — the Habersham County Board of Commissioners District 3 is up for reelection this year, plus there is a special election to fill the remainder of former Commissioner Jimmy Tench’s term.
The Ivester family poses for a ribbon-cutting photo with NGTC President John Wilkinson and TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

The Ivester family poses for a ribbon-cutting photo with NGTC President John Wilkinson and TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

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Leaving a ‘Mark’

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Friday, April 17, 2026
By Zach TaylorLeaving a legacy is something everyone dreams of, whether through one’s job, family or community.One man left his legacy at North Georgia Technical College, where he dreamed of a better life for students.The Mark, or The Mark Ivester Center for Living and Learning, named after Dr.
The Demorest Police Department is no longer under investigation, following the presentation of results from a third-party investigator. (File)

The Demorest Police Department is no longer under investigation, following the presentation of results from a third-party investigator. (File)

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Demorest police investigation concludes

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
By Zach TaylorAn investigation into the Demorest Police Department is finally over, finding conflicts among its civilian staff.On April 8, the city announced the results of the investigation through a press release.
The branding guide outlines colors, fonts, styles and uses of the city’s “Experience Clarkesville” brand.

The branding guide outlines colors, fonts, styles and uses of the city’s “Experience Clarkesville” brand.

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City to purchase mobile generator

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
By Samantha SinclairClarkesville will be getting a mobile generator to support its lift stations.The city council approved up to $45,000 to a purchase of a mobile generator, plus four transfer switches for its lift stations, at its meeting Monday night.
Tuesday’s informal public hearing is the first of several that will be hosted in the next few months. The board of education will host its first official public hearing on May 7, when they are expecting concrete budget numbers for Fiscal Year 2027. (AdobeStock image)

Tuesday’s informal public hearing is the first of several that will be hosted in the next few months. The board of education will host its first official public hearing on May 7, when they are expecting concrete budget numbers for Fiscal Year 2027. (AdobeStock image)

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School system prepares for budget season

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
By Hannah CaudellThe Habersham County Board of Education is getting ready for budget season.