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Crossroads Pharmacy sits vacant in its lot in Demorest. In the window, a sign sits that redirects customers to Walgreens for their prescriptions. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Crossroads Pharmacy sits vacant in its lot in Demorest. In the window, a sign sits that redirects customers to Walgreens for their prescriptions. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Paying the price

By Hannah Caudell      A call to the phone number Crossroads Pharmacy in Demorest only yields a single message.    The number redirects customers to Walgreens, where an automated voice asks the caller how it can help him.
Melissa Harward, a dog owner and client of Marjorie Stephens’ business, South Paws Sports Center, vies for a dog training facility in Habersham. Harward spoke on the professionalism and the education Stephens provides to her clients. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Melissa Harward, a dog owner and client of Marjorie Stephens’ business, South Paws Sports Center, vies for a dog training facility in Habersham. Harward spoke on the professionalism and the education Stephens provides to her clients. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

County OKs dog training at residence

   County Commissioners passed a 3-2 vote on a conditional use application to allow Marjorie “Jorie” Stephens of South Paws Sports Center to train clients’ dogs on her property at 604 Barron Drive in Clarkesville.
Sheriff Joey Terrell stands in front of the trophies detailing the police department’s accolades. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Sheriff Joey Terrell stands in front of the trophies detailing the police department’s accolades. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Terrell ready for the next chapter

 By Hannah Caudell   In the lobby of the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office, a large metal door locked from the inside stands tall to the left of the lobby, behind which many of the employees reside, either at the welcome window or in offices at the back.
Deaconess Lequeda Scott points to some of the jars on the memorial shelf, recounting the memories of those who are gone but still loved by the Ebenezer Baptist Community. Scott was the project manager for the memorial project back in 2019, along with the youth of the campus and Rev. Oliver Dorsey. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Deaconess Lequeda Scott points to some of the jars on the memorial shelf, recounting the memories of those who are gone but still loved by the Ebenezer Baptist Community. Scott was the project manager for the memorial project back in 2019, along with the youth of the campus and Rev. Oliver Dorsey. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Because of them, we can

   By Hannah Caudell      When walking into Ebenezer Baptist Church, one can’t help but notice two things. First is the welcoming atmosphere of the place, fostered by the friendly leadership of folks like Deaconess Lequeda Scott and her husband, Deacon Chair Victor Scott.
Demorest responds to a mutual aid call at Walmart in Cornelia alongside the Cornelia Fire Department and Habersham County Fire. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Demorest responds to a mutual aid call at Walmart in Cornelia alongside the Cornelia Fire Department and Habersham County Fire. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Demorest joins county fire study

   After months of discussing avoiding an ISO 10, Demorest opted in to the county fire feasibility study.    In November, Demorest hosted the county and other municipalities for a closed-door meeting to discuss a study that would determine the best route for local fire departments.
Elections Supervisor Laurel Ellison makes a presentation for a recommendation to consolidate two voter precincts in Habersham County. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Elections Supervisor Laurel Ellison makes a presentation for a recommendation to consolidate two voter precincts in Habersham County. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Commissioners consolidate two election precincts

   There will be fewer voting precincts in Habersham County next election.    The Habersham County Board of Commissioners decided to eliminate two of its six election precincts during its Dec. 16 meeting.
From left, Jennie Tomlin sits and chats across the table from Diane Higgins, who enjoys a warm cup of chili on a cold December day. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

From left, Jennie Tomlin sits and chats across the table from Diane Higgins, who enjoys a warm cup of chili on a cold December day. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Food and fellowship: Cornelia Soup Kitchen to be open on Christmas Day

By Hannah Caudell         The Cornelia “Lord’s Help” Soup Kitchen will be adding another holiday meal to their schedule following the success of their Thanksgiving offering last month to people in the community.    The soup kitchen will be open on Wednesday, Dec. 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Members of the Habersham Kiwanis Club help pack bags of food for kids in the community. SUBMITTED

Members of the Habersham Kiwanis Club help pack bags of food for kids in the community. SUBMITTED

Good for food

   More than 200 children in Habersham County schools lack access to food on the weekends, and a new initiative from a local nonprofit is helping bridge that gap.
Flock LPR system in use. Courtesy of Flock Safety

Flock LPR system in use. Courtesy of Flock Safety

Clarkesville eyes Flock cameras

   There could be more cameras watching local streets soon.    The city of Clarkesville discussed the potential for Flock cameras in the city limits at its meeting Monday night.    Flock LPR (License Plate Recognition) cameras are tag-reading devices and video cameras mounted on stationary poles.
From left, Ty Akins and Alicia Vaughn talk economic development at the State of the County address on Tuesday. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

From left, Ty Akins and Alicia Vaughn talk economic development at the State of the County address on Tuesday. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

County leaders talk economic development

By Hannah Caudell      Habersham County partnered with Partnership Habersham to give their annual State of the County address to business and government officials in the county and seven municipalities.