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Preston Ryan Alexander, 30, of Clayton

Preston Ryan Alexander, 30, of Clayton

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Clayton man arrested, methamphetamine seized

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
   A deputy with the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office was conducting a business check at a local gas station when he came across a Clayton man carrying about 52 grams of methamphetamine.
U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler waves acknowledges applause from a crowd of 250-plus on the second stop of her statewide firewall tour Sunday in Demorest. Loeffler was joined by former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley (right) for each of her stops throughout the day.

U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler waves acknowledges applause from a crowd of 250-plus on the second stop of her statewide firewall tour Sunday in Demorest. Loeffler was joined by former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley (right) for each of her stops throughout the day.

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Loeffler makes push for GOP 'firewall' in Demorest stop

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
   Despite the cool, overcast afternoon, more than 250 supporters from Habersham County and surrounding areas congregated in Demorest's town square to support U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler on the second stop of her statewide firewall tour.
Clockwise from top left: Jason Nicholas Pressley, Greta L. Shackelford, Paul D. Gross, Megahn Wright, Lois Elizabeth Sorrow and Michael J. Gloss.

Clockwise from top left: Jason Nicholas Pressley, Greta L. Shackelford, Paul D. Gross, Megahn Wright, Lois Elizabeth Sorrow and Michael J. Gloss.

Habersham County's most wanted sought in region

News Staff
Thursday, October 22, 2020
   The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office and the surrounding municipal police departments are seeking six fugitives.    Two of those are escapees from Lee Arrendale State Prison in Lois Elizabeth Sorrow, 39, and Megahn Wright, 27.
Mary Lou’s Garden sells mastectomy prosthesis and balances, mastectomy bras and other products like swimwear. You will also find wigs (synthetic and human hair) and hair pieces for chemotherapy and alopecia patients, as well as hats, scarfs, turbans etc. They also sell Lymphedema garments – custom and readymade.

Mary Lou’s Garden sells mastectomy prosthesis and balances, mastectomy bras and other products like swimwear. You will also find wigs (synthetic and human hair) and hair pieces for chemotherapy and alopecia patients, as well as hats, scarfs, turbans etc. They also sell Lymphedema garments – custom and readymade.

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Breast cancer survivor sets up shop to help others

Eric Pereira
Thursday, October 22, 2020
   Carla Harp comes from a family of loss to breast cancer as well as survivors (including herself), and while she has spent various years in the healthcare industry, today she is dedicated full-time to helping people reach some normalcy with their bodies when undergoing treatment.     The Mt.
Renee S. Tice, Mammography Technologist at Habersham Medical Center helps a patient receive a mammography examination.

Renee S. Tice, Mammography Technologist at Habersham Medical Center helps a patient receive a mammography examination.

Breast cancer prevention: What you need to know

News Staff
Friday, October 9, 2020
   The Northeast Georgian spoke with medical staff at Habersham Medical Center to learn more about preventative measures for breast cancer.  What preventative measures should women take when considering breast cancer? (i.e. how often do you need to get checked?
Victor Anderson (left) and Nick Mitchell are running for Georgia House District 10 on Nov. 3.

Victor Anderson (left) and Nick Mitchell are running for Georgia House District 10 on Nov. 3.

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ELECTION 2020: Anderson, Mitchell seeking House District 10 seat

Matthew Osborne
Friday, October 9, 2020
   Georgia Rep. Terry Rogers is leaving the General Assembly at the end of this year, and the decision of who will replace him in House District 10 comes down to Republican Victor Anderson and Democrat Nick Mitchell in the Nov. 3 general election.
Dee Daley (left) and Bo Hatchett are their parties' nominees for Senate District 50 in the Nov. 3 election.

Dee Daley (left) and Bo Hatchett are their parties' nominees for Senate District 50 in the Nov. 3 election.

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ELECTION 2020: Hatchett, Daley vie in District 50

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
   The District 50 Senate seat soon to be vacated by John Wilkinson has been hotly contested since candidates began declaring their intentions in January.
U.S. Rep. Doug Collins (left) and U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler are the two most high-profile of the 21 candidates running in the 'jungle' primary for Loeffler's Senate seat.

U.S. Rep. Doug Collins (left) and U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler are the two most high-profile of the 21 candidates running in the 'jungle' primary for Loeffler's Senate seat.

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‘Jungle’ Senate debate won’t be one-on-one

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, September 17, 2020
   U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler finally accepted an invitation to debate in the race for the final two years of the Senate term she took over for the resigning Johnny Isakson, but it was not the debate one of her chief opponents was looking for.
Posing before their appearance on “Don’t” are Graham Williams, Leita Williams, host Adam Scott, Reagan Williams and Nathan Williams. Photo courtesy of ABC

Posing before their appearance on “Don’t” are Graham Williams, Leita Williams, host Adam Scott, Reagan Williams and Nathan Williams. Photo courtesy of ABC

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Local family wins $99K on ‘Don’t’ game show

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
   Graham Williams and his family just have that game show energy that you cannot create artificially.    Graham and three of his siblings went on the new summer ABC game show “Don’t” on an episode that aired Aug. 13 and came away with $99,000.