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Shown from left to right, back row is Justin McKinney, Suzanne Dow, Lisa Nicholson, Candice Holcomb, Melanie Allen, and Aly Johnson. Front row is FRC Board Chair Leigh Johnston, Executive Director Linda Johnson and Director of Operations Rebecca Glaze.

Shown from left to right, back row is Justin McKinney, Suzanne Dow, Lisa Nicholson, Candice Holcomb, Melanie Allen, and Aly Johnson. Front row is FRC Board Chair Leigh Johnston, Executive Director Linda Johnson and Director of Operations Rebecca Glaze.

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FRC discusses efforts to counter child abuse

News Staff
Friday, April 16, 2021
For the people at the Family Resource Center of Northeast Georgia (FRC), the duties they perform every day are more than a job. For them, it’s a cause: a mission to build a better future for struggling families at all cost.
Sharon Krefft is presented with an American Flag, along with a buddy poppy and a three-shell casing from the three-round volley in honor of her husband Calvin at his celebration of life ceremony. VFW member Jim Morgan presented her with the gifts.

Sharon Krefft is presented with an American Flag, along with a buddy poppy and a three-shell casing from the three-round volley in honor of her husband Calvin at his celebration of life ceremony. VFW member Jim Morgan presented her with the gifts.

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Cal Krefft remembered for his life, service to his country and community

News Staff
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Some soldiers are drafted, but Calvin Krefft enlisted voluntarily because serving his country was something he was meant to do. In the 1960’s, Calvin Krefft of the First Brigade, First Air Cavalry Division, worked as a helicopter mechanic outside the jungles of Vietnam during the war.
Junior Sydney Turner practices highlighting a mannequin’s hair for the cosmetology dual enrollment program at Habersham Central High School.

Junior Sydney Turner practices highlighting a mannequin’s hair for the cosmetology dual enrollment program at Habersham Central High School.

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Dual enrollment serves to inspire, prepare students to join workforce

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, April 8, 2021
   Joshua Newsome is only a junior at Habersham Central High School (HCHS), but by the time he graduates, he will have earned certification to begin a career in welding, automotive or perhaps a combination of both.
The Big Red Apple monument in Cornelia with its fresh coat of paint on Friday.

The Big Red Apple monument in Cornelia with its fresh coat of paint on Friday.

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Big Red Apple in Cornelia gets new shine

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
   The Big Red Apple monument in Cornelia that is so loved and cherished by the community is now more vibrant than it’s been in years.     On Friday, it received a fresh coat of paint – red on the apple and white on the base.
Shonna White, a medical assisting student from Toccoa, was one of the four finalists selected for the 2021 GOAL award. Although she was not named the GOAL recipient, White received $500 for her community service efforts.

Shonna White, a medical assisting student from Toccoa, was one of the four finalists selected for the 2021 GOAL award. Although she was not named the GOAL recipient, White received $500 for her community service efforts.

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Top student, instructor to advocate for technical education in region

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
   When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and all of a sudden many colleges struggled to figure out how to adapt to a virtual environment, Dustin Emhart, accounting instructor at North Georgia Technical College (NGTC), knew just what to do.
Cornelia hopes to see folks gathering again this spring and summer at various festivals and events downtown.

Cornelia hopes to see folks gathering again this spring and summer at various festivals and events downtown.

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Cornelia plans full slate of events for 2021

Chamian Cruz
Friday, March 19, 2021
   Mark your calendars, because Cornelia has officially brought back many of the county’s favorite events.     As more Georgians continue to get vaccinated against COVID-19 which led to the cancellation of events a year ago, Cornelia city officials are now busy finalizing plans for their return.