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Alexis Lowe began teaching dance classes for children with special needs and disabilities at the Cornelia Library this year in hopes of increasing accessibility of programs for these students. FILE

Alexis Lowe began teaching dance classes for children with special needs and disabilities at the Cornelia Library this year in hopes of increasing accessibility of programs for these students. FILE

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Year in people

Julianne Akers
Friday, December 27, 2024
   Throughout 2024, The Northeast Georgian covered the stories of people in the community who made a difference in the lives of others, made strides in their respective fields and those who represented Habersham County across the world.
Claudia Jessup and Tina Evans work to get the most out of the corn and green bean batches. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Claudia Jessup and Tina Evans work to get the most out of the corn and green bean batches. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Feeding the spirit

Zach Taylor
Friday, December 27, 2024
   Clarkesville First Presbyterian Church helped more than 400 people on Christmas Day.    Preparing and planning weeks in advance, church members gathered food donations and took inventory for a goal of 600 meals, working with the Clarkesville Soup Kitchen, which was closed on Christmas Day.
Alicia Vaughn’s last day as Habersham county manager is Friday, Dec. 27. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Alicia Vaughn’s last day as Habersham county manager is Friday, Dec. 27. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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‘No regrets’

Julianne Akers
Friday, December 27, 2024
   Boxes and bags filled with framed photographs, documents and supplies lined the walls of Alicia Vaughn’s office at the Habersham County Administrative building last week as she packed up her things in preparation for her last day as county manager – Friday, Dec. 27.
From left, Rachel and graduate Joey Newkirk stand with their son, Elijah, for a photo. Officer Newkirk said graduating with a college degree was his way of showing his son that he can accomplish whatever he puts his mind to. SUBMITTED

From left, Rachel and graduate Joey Newkirk stand with their son, Elijah, for a photo. Officer Newkirk said graduating with a college degree was his way of showing his son that he can accomplish whatever he puts his mind to. SUBMITTED

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More officers pursuing degrees

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Friday, December 27, 2024
By Hannah Caudell      A Cornelia Police officer earned a degree to advance his law enforcement career as academic achievement has become more attainable.
Bruce Harkness. HABERSHAM COUNTY/SUBMITTED

Bruce Harkness. HABERSHAM COUNTY/SUBMITTED

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County holds swearing in ceremonies

News Staff
Thursday, December 26, 2024
   Habersham County’s newly-elected and re-elected officials were sworn into office by Probate Judge Pamela Wooley last week.
The Rev. Billy Jenkins Jr. preaches to his congregation at Greater Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Clarkesville. Jenkins has lived a life of service, even taking over the congregation after his father. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

The Rev. Billy Jenkins Jr. preaches to his congregation at Greater Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Clarkesville. Jenkins has lived a life of service, even taking over the congregation after his father. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

‘Living it out’

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
   How Bishop Billy Jenkins Jr. spreads the word of God is not by spoken word, but by actions.    “You can tell them what the word says, but I think living it out is my philosophy,” Jenkins said.
Rivera-Sanchez. FILE

Rivera-Sanchez. FILE

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Murder case moves to Superior Court

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Wednesday, December 25, 2024
By Hannah Caudell      During the Dec. 18 preliminary hearing, Magistrate Judge Tricia Hise ruled that there was enough probable evidence to move Angel DeJesus Rivera-Sanchez’s case over to Superior Court.
Big Lots in Cornelia is one of more than 300 stores that could face closure in the near future. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Big Lots in Cornelia is one of more than 300 stores that could face closure in the near future. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Cornelia Big Lots hosts ‘going out of business’ sale

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
   Retail chain Big Lots announced last week that a deal to sell the company to an investment firm has fallen through after the company filed for bankruptcy in September.
Clarkesville-based teXga farms, owned by Caroline Lewallen, was recognized on the Bulldog 100 list for the second year in a row. FILE

Clarkesville-based teXga farms, owned by Caroline Lewallen, was recognized on the Bulldog 100 list for the second year in a row. FILE

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Bulldog 100 recognizes teXga farms

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
   Clarkesville’s teXga farms was recognized on the Bulldog 100 list for the second year in a row.    The list celebrates the 100 fastest-growing organizations owned or led by alumni of the University of Georgia.
Chris Allison paints a hat at his art studio in Mt. Airy. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Chris Allison paints a hat at his art studio in Mt. Airy. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Wacky art

Julianne Akers
Friday, December 20, 2024
   "Wacky” is a term of endearment for Mt. Airy artist Chris Allison who marks his work with bright  colors and often uses repurposed materials as his canvas. “I’m a big goofball and I like being silly, so sometimes the sillier the better,” he said.