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From left, Habersham Drug owner Deborah Gale stands behind the pharmacy counter with her daughter, Hannah. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

From left, Habersham Drug owner Deborah Gale stands behind the pharmacy counter with her daughter, Hannah. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

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Habersham Drug to close its doors

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      Just a few weeks after Crossroads Pharmacy shuttered their doors, Habersham Drug has also fallen victim to the current state of the pharmaceutical business.
Robin Krockum is the new sheriff in town as of Jan. 1, 2025. Krockum stands before a police vehicle with the new sheriff office sign, his name emblazoned at the bottom. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Robin Krockum is the new sheriff in town as of Jan. 1, 2025. Krockum stands before a police vehicle with the new sheriff office sign, his name emblazoned at the bottom. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

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New sheriff in town

News Staff
Friday, January 3, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      After almost three decades of serving the Habersham County community, former Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum has been sworn in as the county’s new sheriff, relieving Sheriff Joey Terrell after four terms.
A scam alert sits in the conference room at McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, meant to warn incoming families of the scam calls that have been plaguing the North Georgia area for a little over a year. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

A scam alert sits in the conference room at McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, meant to warn incoming families of the scam calls that have been plaguing the North Georgia area for a little over a year. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

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Scammers target grieving families

News Staff
Friday, January 3, 2025
   By Hannah Caudell      Open the Hillside Memorial Chapel and Gardens website, and you will find a pop-up window on the homescreen.    “PLEASE BE AWARE…” it starts in all caps. “Please be aware of a scam in our area targeting families who have experienced a loss.
Gymnastics gym in Clarkesville sees damage from storm. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Gymnastics gym in Clarkesville sees damage from storm. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Local gymnastics facility closes due to storm damage

Julianne Akers
Friday, January 3, 2025
   The Habersham County Gymnastics facility is closed due to storm damage sustained on Sunday morning.    On Dec. 29, Habersham County’s north end sustained a substantial amount of storm damage, with a few businesses suffering from the effects of the storm.
Big Lots in Cornelia is one of hundreds of stores across the country closing. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Big Lots in Cornelia is one of hundreds of stores across the country closing. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Cornelia Big Lots to close in February

Julianne Akers
Friday, January 3, 2025
   Big Lots in Cornelia is set to close in mid-to-late February with the potential to reopen under a different name.
At 5:26 a.m. on Jan. 1, Walker James Crump became Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham’s New Year’s Day baby. Crump was born to Anna Claire and Nathan Crump of Toccoa. SUBMITTED

At 5:26 a.m. on Jan. 1, Walker James Crump became Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham’s New Year’s Day baby. Crump was born to Anna Claire and Nathan Crump of Toccoa. SUBMITTED

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First baby of the year

News Staff
Friday, January 3, 2025
   At 5:26 a.m. on Jan. 1, Walker James Crump became Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham’s New Year’s Day baby.    Crump was born to Anna Claire and Nathan Crump of Toccoa. He weighed in at six pounds and nine oz. and measured at 19.5 inches.
John Schneider was the lead act in Cornelia’s free concert in May. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

John Schneider was the lead act in Cornelia’s free concert in May. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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The stories that made 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
   There was no shortage of news in 2024, making it difficult to narrow down the top stories of the year. However, a few stories did stand out as they had significant impact on the county as a whole, and some will continue to cause ripples into the new year. • Minleys Rodriguez-Ramirez murder.
A truck at Cap’n Auto Parts is buried beneath rubble from the roof. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

A truck at Cap’n Auto Parts is buried beneath rubble from the roof. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Storms cause outages, damage

News Staff
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
   Over the weekend, Habersham was hit by storms with wind gusts of over 20 miles per hour, resulting in damaged businesses, blocked roads and power outages.    Cap’n Auto Parts in Clarkesville experienced some damage.
Photo by Dimitri Karastelev on Unsplash

Photo by Dimitri Karastelev on Unsplash

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Cornelia considers opting out of HB 581

News Staff
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
   The City of Cornelia is the first Habersham County municipality to consider opting out  of House Bill 581.    House Bill 581 has become an ever-growing topic of discussion amongst taxing entities in the county, and for good reason.
Photo by Dan Dennis on Unsplash

Photo by Dan Dennis on Unsplash

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New laws will affect elections, taxes, health care

News Staff
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
   Most new laws the General Assembly enacted this year took effect in July.    But some significant legislation or portions of legislation lawmakers passed pertaining to elections, taxes, and health care don’t become operative until New Year’s Day.