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The Big Red Apple sits in the sun in downtown Cornelia on Saturday, surrounded by people. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

The Big Red Apple sits in the sun in downtown Cornelia on Saturday, surrounded by people. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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A ‘fantastic’ Big Red Apple

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
   Over 5,000 people crowded the streets of Cornelia on Saturday for the 36th annual Big Red Apple Festival, which kicked off the fall festivities in Cornelia.
Samantha Sinclair. FILE

Samantha Sinclair. FILE

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Sinclair named The Northeast Georgian editor

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
   White County News Editor Samantha Sinclair is the new editor of The Northeast Georgian.    She will continue serving White County as its editor during the transition period.    The announcement was made Tuesday afternoon at both newspapers.
Coach Jessica Rockwell helps out one of her athletes on the bars. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Coach Jessica Rockwell helps out one of her athletes on the bars. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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County considers gymnastics privatization

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
   Habersham County is considering privatizing its youth gymnastics program which follows heated debate over the program during this summer’s budget talks.
Elloree Chambers, center, addressed more than 200 students at Habersham Central on Sept. 20 in a stand against gun violence. Behind her stand fellow students Isaac McDougal, left, and Jack Garrett, right. SUBMITTED

Elloree Chambers, center, addressed more than 200 students at Habersham Central on Sept. 20 in a stand against gun violence. Behind her stand fellow students Isaac McDougal, left, and Jack Garrett, right. SUBMITTED

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HCHS students walk out, protest gun violence

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
   More than 200 students walked out of class at Habersham Central High School on the morning of  Sept. 20 in a stand against gun violence in schools.
Owner Janet Kinsey puts together an arrangement using skills learned in the floristry craft and artistic skills derived from Sidney Martin’s art education background. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Owner Janet Kinsey puts together an arrangement using skills learned in the floristry craft and artistic skills derived from Sidney Martin’s art education background. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Blooming Business

Zach Taylor
Friday, September 20, 2024
   Local florist Janet Kinsey has been in the business for nearly two years, owning L&D Florist in Cornelia, located on Level Grove Road.    Kinsey’s passion is giving back to those in tough times and the great times. L&D specializes in funerals, weddings and other special events.
Shown are the proposed drawings for the future housing development off Rocky Branch Road.

Shown are the proposed drawings for the future housing development off Rocky Branch Road.

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New 80-home development in the works

Julianne Akers
Friday, September 20, 2024
   Clarkesville City Council approved the annexation and rezoning of a parcel of land off Rocky Branch Road that could be used for a proposed 80-home development.
The athletics center at Tallulah Falls Middle School hosts a variety of sports including JV and Varsity volleyball and basketball. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

The athletics center at Tallulah Falls Middle School hosts a variety of sports including JV and Varsity volleyball and basketball. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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School safety a ‘24 hours a day’ issue at TFS

Julianne Akers
Friday, September 20, 2024
   Schools across the country are discussing school safety in the wake of a recent shooting at Apalachee High School that resulted in the death of two students and two teachers.    Local schools are no exception to these concerns, and Dr.
Tyler and Trevor Boatwright set a time of 6.1 to win the weekend in team roping. The brothers were the most cohesive team in the arena on Friday night. Trevor Boatwright is getting the heel toss lined up. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Tyler and Trevor Boatwright set a time of 6.1 to win the weekend in team roping. The brothers were the most cohesive team in the arena on Friday night. Trevor Boatwright is getting the heel toss lined up. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Wild West in Clarkesville

Zach Taylor
Thursday, September 19, 2024
   The Chattahoochee Mountain Fair Rodeo made its way into Clarkesville last Friday and Saturday.    The cowboys and cowgirls who competed in this year’s rodeo showed incredible athleticism and sportsmanship, while the livestock they rode and competed with and against gave it their all.
Habersham County Manager Alicia Vaughn chats with former County Manager Phil Sutton in 2021. Vaughn will leave the position in December. FILE PHOTO

Habersham County Manager Alicia Vaughn chats with former County Manager Phil Sutton in 2021. Vaughn will leave the position in December. FILE PHOTO

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Vaughn to leave county manager seat

Julianne Akers
Thursday, September 19, 2024
   Habersham County Manager Alicia Vaughn is set to leave the job at the end of the year. The announcement was made at Monday’s Habersham County Commission meeting where the board approved an amendment to Vaughn’s contract which is now set to end on Dec. 27.