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Wreck on Ga. 15 at Antioch Church Road injures three people
By Rob Moore
Three people were taken for treatment after a two-vehicle crash on...
Prescribed burn near Mt. Airy today could be up to 1,600 acres
By Rob Moore
The U.S. Forest Service has announced it plans to conduct a prescribed...

No injuries reported as Fairview house fire displaces family of six
A
fire on Fred Pitts Road in the Fairview community resulted in heavy
damage to a doublewide mobile home Monday night.

Emergency personnel respond to suspicious package in Demorest
By Rob Moore
A suspicious package located behind the Demorest Post Office late Friday morning turned out to be harmless.

Up to 1,400-acre prescribed burn planned today at Tallulah Gorge
By Rob Moore

Veteran broadcaster, community volunteer Bobbie Foster passes away
By Rob Moore
Bobbie Carpenter Foster of Cornelia, a woman whose name was synonymous with broadcasting and community service in Habersham County and beyond, passed away...

More than 300 acres of prescribed burns scheduled for area today
By Rob Moore
The Georgia Forestry Commission is conducting a controlled burn on 157 acres today in the Preacher Campbell Road area off Ga. 17 North outside Clarkesville.
Additionally,...

Funeral service set for TFS graduate who died in motorcycle wreck
By Rob Moore

TFS graduate remembered as standout student
Photo courtesy of Tallulah Falls School
South Carolina wreck claims life of Tallulah Falls man

Legislators are concerned over State Secretary's handling of elections.

Detour Adjustment to New Liberty Road
The New Liberty Detour is to be adjusted starting immediately, the county announced in a release to media today.

TFS Sophomore Featured in Holiday Flick

Georgia Audit to Trigger Hand Recount of Presidential Vote
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s secretary of state on Wednesday announced an audit of presidential...

Rep. Collins Tapped by Trump Campaign to Lead Georgia Recount
ATLANTA (AP) -- A Georgia Republican congressman will lead a recount team for President Donald Trump's campaign, as the president continues to accuse states of large-scale voter fraud.
U.S. Rep. Doug Collins of Gainesville was tapped Sunday to...

Advocates Race to Find Georgia Voters Who Cast Bad Ballots
ATLANTA (AP) — Advocates for both presidential candidates raced Friday to find every person...

Two Georgia runoffs in January may Determine Control of Senate
(FOX NEWS) – We may not know until January – when it appears control of both of Read More

Biden on Cusp of Presidency After Gains in Georgia, Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden was on the cusp of winning the presidency on Friday...

GA Sec of State: Roughly 200K Votes Left to Count
Georgia's top election official said Wednesday the state has roughly 200,000 ballots left to count, and he is pushing counties to complete the task...

Presidency Hinges on Tight Races in Battleground States
WASHINGTON (AP) — The fate of the United States presidency hung in the balance Wednesday...

NGTC Offers New Electrical Line Program at Blairsville Campus
North Georgia Technical College’s (NGTC) Blairsville campus announces the addition of an Electrical Line program beginning spring semester 2021.
The college...

Hurricane Zeta Update: Crews working to ensure safe roads and timely rescues
Hurricane Zeta has impacted Habersham County with high winds and heavy rain fall. These impacts are even more destructive due to the recent effects of Hurricane Delta. County officials are working quickly to reopen roads.

School Closings and Delays Due to Zeta Weather
SCHOOL CLOSINGS
- Banks County Schools
- Braselton Christian Academy
- Dawson County...

Barrett Sworn In at Court as Issues Important to Trump Await
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett was formally sworn in Tuesday as the Supreme Court’s...

Georgia DNR Expands $1,000 Grant for Top Conservation Teacher
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. – The coronavirus pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to teachers and students. To help advance life-sciences education during these trying times, the Georgia Department of...

FBI in Possession of Hunter Biden's Purported Laptop, Sources Say
WASHINGTON (FOX NEWS) -- The FBI is in possession of the laptop purportedly belonging to Hunter Biden which contained emails revealing his foreign business dealings, including contacts in Ukraine and China, two senior...

New State Record Blue Catfish Caught in Stewart County
OMAHA, Ga. – Any day spent fishing is a good day. A day you catch a new state record is a great day! Tim Trone of Havana, FL is the new state record holder for the blue catfish. His catch, weighed 110...

Loeffler, Collins, Warnock Spar in 1st Senate Debate
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler and Rep. Doug Collins both accused the other of lying and touted their own conservative credentials in...

Loeffler, Warnock, Collins To Debate Virtually Today
ATLANTA (AP) — Candidates in the special election for the U.S. Senate seat held by Georgia Republican Kelly Loeffler are set to square off in their...

Bama's Saban Has COVID Ahead of UGA Matchup Saturday
TUSCALOSSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama coach Nick Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne have tested positive for COVID-19, three days before the second-ranked Crimson Tide is set to face No. 3 Georgia in a clash of Southeastern...

Yonah Mountain Hiker Dies in Fall
A female hiker fell to her death this morning off of a rock face on Yonah Mountain.
The time of the accident was approximately 10:30 a.m., according to White County public safety officials. Other than that, little else is known at this time.
White...

Braves to Face Rookie Pitcher in Game 2 of NLCS After Dodgers' Kershaw Scratched
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Clayton Kershaw has been scratched from his start for the Los Angeles...

TFS Names All In Students of the Month for September
Tallulah Falls School faculty and staff members have named the All In Students of the Month for September for representing Community Read More

Habersham Continues Storm Cleanup, Still Under State of Emergency
As clean-up and restorative efforts continue to take place across Habersham County, a local state of emergency order is still in place due to the excessive flooding experienced county-wide over the weekend...

Collins Introduces Resolution for Pelosi Removal
(FOX NEWS) -- Rep. Doug Collins on Monday introduced a resolution to push for the removal of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, claiming she “does not have the mental fitness” to lead the House of Representatives.

After Protests, Georgia Will Build Fence Around Capitol
ATLANTA (AP) — After months of periodic protests at Georgia's state capitol aimed at reforming police and removing Confederate statues, Gov....

Roswell Woman Struck and Killed on GA-59 Near Commerce
A Franklin County driver will not face charges in the death of a pedestrian on Ga. 59 in Banks County Tuesday night.

White House Staff, Secret Service Eye Virus With Fear, Anger
WASHINGTON (AP) — The West Wing is a ghost town. Staff members are scared of exposure....

Trump Aims for Monday Release After Outside Drive-By
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — President Donald Trump was hoping for a Monday discharge from the military...

TFS Student Reimagines Middle School with LEGO
One Tallulah Falls School eighth-grader loves to create with LEGO.
According to Fine Arts Teacher/Program Coordinator Jonathan Robers, Jack Wiese of Alto was watching a LEGO Masters show this summer and wishing he could build a big project.
"So...

TFS Tennis Teams Complete Undefeated Regular Season
The boys and girls tennis teams both moved to 7-0 on the season after a sweep of Rabun County at home on Wednesday afternoon. The boys won 5-0, as did the girls.
"What a match," exclaims coach Lisa Wilcox. "Both teams played...

President and First Lady Test Positive for Coronavirus, Trump Has 'Mild Symptoms'
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The White House said Friday that President Donald Trump was suffering “mild symptoms” of COVID-19, making the stunning announcement...

Crawford Makes Georgia Trend's 40 Under 40 List
Each year Georgia Trend Magazine honors 40 of the state’s best and brightest under the age of 40. For the second straight year, Habersham County is represented as local businesswoman and community leader Natalie Crawford...

Debate Takeaways: An Acrid Tone From the Opening Minute
WASHINGTON (AP) — After more than a year of circling each other, Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden met on the...

NGTC Foundation Announces Two Memorial Funds for Late President
The North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) Foundation has established two memorial funds to recognize the leadership and many contributions of the late NGTC President...

Amid Protests, Trump Pays Respects to Ginsburg at Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Trump and first...

Ruth Ginsburg’s flag-draped casket arrives at Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of people are expected to pay their respects at the Supreme...

Scam Targets Habersham EMC Members
"It's called spoofing," says Nicole Dover, Director of Strategy and Communications for HEMC....

Elger to Step Down from Habersham School Board
In a statement released today, Habersham School Board member John Elger explained his reasoning for resigning his position effective at the end of this month.
Elger, who still has more than two years remaining on his term, has recently been...

Dr. Michele Shirley Named North Georgia Technical College Interim President
ATLANTA, GA — Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Commissioner Greg Dozier announced his appointment today of Dr. Michele...

Kemp's Chief of Staff to Leave for Loeffler-boosting PAC
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s chief of staff is leaving to work for a...

Tentative Agreement Reached on Baldwin Annexation Proposal
The city of Baldwin was set to head into an arbitration hearing with the county this morning over a proposed annexation of approximately 145 acres off of GA-365 and Wilbanks Road and fronted by Thompson Road.
However, that did not happen as...

Demorest Lifts Boil Water Advisory
The city of Demorest has lifted the Boil Water Advisory that was issued on September 14 due to a major waterline break. The advisory had been in place while...

Hurricane Sally Slows Near Gulf Coast, Georgia Impact Expected Tomorrow
GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — Hurricane Sally, a plodding storm with winds of 85 mph (137 kph), crept toward the northern Gulf Coast on Tuesday as forecasters...

GUEST EDITORIAL: The Case for Virtual & In-Person Options for Schools
“Georgia schools have become a breeding ground for this pandemic.” Read More

Demorest Issues Boil Water Advisory
The City of Demorest is making emergency repairs on Georgia Street today due to a major waterline break.
The city says the work will affect customers on Georgia Street from Oak Avenue south to Piedmont College Circle. Also affected are customers...

Local Colleges Make the Grade in Rankings List
Several Northeast Georgia colleges have received high marks from one of the nation’s most prestigious rankings...

Piedmont Alum Tapped as 1st VP for Heritage Southeast Bank

Ferguson Named President and CEO of Habersham EMC
After many months of reviewing resumes and conducting interviews, the Habersham EMC Board of Directors is pleased to announce Bryan Ferguson as President and CEO. “We initially received 90 resumes from across the nation,” explains David Wall,...
Raider Football Scholars Recognized
Habersham Central Varsity Football players who have earned an Academic Letter award were presented a special helmet decal highlighting their high performance in the classroom.
The decals were presented by Principal Jonathan Stribling on behalf...

Habersham Receives Over $750K in Multiple Grants

GSP: 19 Killed on Georgia Roads During Labor Day Weekend
ATLANTA (AP) — Nineteen people were killed on Georgia roads over the three-day Labor Day weekend, nearly doubling the number of deaths from the 2019...

Georgia Congressman Collins Selling 'Back to School' Masks
Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) has been a strong proponent of re-opening schools for in-person instruction in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Previously opposed to mask mandates, Collins has backed Gov. Brian Kemp in strongly encouraging citizens...

Clarkesville Officials Gather For Annual Planning Retreat
Spending time discussing community is always time well spent.

Aquatic Center To Close for Maintenance
Residents of Habersham have less than a week to get their swimming fix before the Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center closes the Natatorium doors for almost a month.
The Center...

Hatchett Releases Statement, Claims Victory in State Senate Race
Seven of the eight counties that make up State Senate District 50 have certified results from last Tuesday's runoff between Bo Hatchett and Stacy Hall. Stephens is the only county yet to certify its results.
But that was enough for Hatchett...

Pinnacle Bank Celebrates Grand Opening in Cornelia

Police Arrest Wanted Suspect Who Fled on Foot After Crash

Easton Foundation Cancels 2020 Battle of the Heroes Event
ALTO -- The Easton Foundation announced today the cancellation of the Battle of the Heroes Event for the 2020 year. The announcement comes amid hesitations...

Lula Woman Involved in Fatal Banks County Wreck
Courtney Mae Flanagan, 21, of Lula was ejected from the 2004 Toyota Corolla she was driving after the...

Major Road Work in White County Starts Today

Sheriff's Office Opens Memorial Fund for Family of Lt. Brian McNair
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office has established a memorial fund at Peach State Bank & Trust in Gainesville to benefit the family of Sheriff’s Office Lt. Brian Keith McNair, who died early Monday morning, July 20, following a serious illness....

Man Rescued from Rapid Chattahoochee
Habersham County Emergency Services helped rescue a man on Sunday afternoon after he became stuck in a rapidly flowing part of the Chattahoochee River.
Habersham County 911 received a call to 109 River Run Trail just before 5 p.m. on Sunday...

Woman Dies During Panther Creek Rescue
Habersham 911 received the call at 9:41 p.m. Sunday night but efforts to save the woman were unsuccessful.
"When they made access to the patient, she was very...

Missing Women on Chattahoochee Found Safe
Two women who went missing on the Chattahoochee River overnight Wednesday were found safe early this morning.
Officials say the two women were found shortly after 7 a.m. at a store in White County.
"Initial reports are they may have become...

Two Habersham Deputies Arrested
Howard Chance Oxner, 51, and his son, Zachary Alexander Oxner, 29 were taken into custody on Monday after an altercation that took place on June 29.
Both...

Holiday Weekend Marred by Drownings
The first drowning happened at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
Officials from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said a 59-year-old Clarke County...

White County Woman Charged With Murder

North Georgia Tech Keeps on Truckin'
"This donation is so meaningful to our students," said NGTC President Dr. Mark Ivester, adding, "We certainly appreciate...

Two Missing North Georgia Teens Found

Fire Marshal Investigating Source of Cornelia VFW Fire

Habersham Parks and Recreation Enters Phase 2 of Reopening
While Major League Baseball still tries to decide on whether there will be a season, baseball and softball lovers in Habersham are finally able to take some swings at the plate as the county Parks and Recreation...

Two Teens Die in Weekend Drownings

Gainesville Woman Arrested for Exploitation of Elderly

Gainesville Man Arrested in Rape Investigation

Protest tonight at the Clarkesville square
At approximately 2:30 p.m. this afternoon, it was business as usual around...

UPDATE: Cause of Death Determined in Mt. Airy Train Track Incident
Habersham County Assistant Coroner Kenneth...

Hall Co. Sheriff's Office Holds Memorial Day Vigil
"COVID-19 may have changed some things this year, but it will not stop our men and women...

Wreck knocks out power in Cornelia

Kemp to address state on COVID-19 today

Gun Rights Group Endorses Stacy Hall for Senate
Stacy Hall has received another endorsement in the race for Georgia's State Senator for District 50.
Georgiacarry.org, a gun rights lobbying group, sent a letter to Hall on May 18 informing him of the decision. The letter states, "We appreciate...

Kona Throwing 'Ice Parties' in Habersham

Three arrested on drug trafficking charges

Cornelia Walmart Offering Free COVID-19 Testing

Gov. Brian Kemp Addresses Bars, Nightclubs, and Live Performance Venues in Tuesday Briefing

Board of Education Honors Students Joining Military, Talks Graduation, and Georgia’s Pre-K Teacher of the Year Finalist
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Speaker says Georgia lawmakers to return with precautions

Cornelia Downtown Development Authority provides Business Assistance

DISTRICT 2 PUBLIC HEALTH ANNOUNCES CHANGES AT SPECIMEN COLLECTION SITES

TFS makes house calls to seniors
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Georgia Sees Lowest Ventilator Use, COVID Positive Hospitalizations

Gov. Kemp To Make COVID-19 Briefing Today at 4 P.M.
Atlanta - Governor Brian Kemp is set to give an update on COVID-19 today, May 12, at 4 p.m.
Gov. Kemp along with the Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey, Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency...

TFS Pit Vipers Going to World BBQ Championship

HMC Resumes Elective Surgeries

Today is the last day to register to vote

COLLINS VISITS FIELDALE FARMS, DISCUSSES CHALLENGES FACING POULTRY INDUSTRY
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Habersham County School System to Provide Meals Throughout the Summer

Marshall Williams named Positive Athlete for the Northeast Georgia Region
Tallulah Falls - Tallulah Falls School senior Marshall Williams of Toccoa on Friday was named Positive Athlete by The Positive Athlete for the Northeast Georgia Region. Williams, a founding member of the TFS bass fishing team, was the honoree...

Select Trails and Rec Sites Reopened
- FSR...

Collins Fights to Protect the Unborn in the Midst of COVID-19

Georgia DPH Exceeds 100,000 COVID-19 Tests in 10 Days Testing Now Available to all Georgians

National Day of Prayer Brings Community Together Amid COVID-19

Georgia teen drivers get to bypass road test during pandemic

Gov. Brian Kemp COVID-19 Update, May 7

The Krockum Convoy Hits the Streets Demanding Demorest City Manager to Resign

GDOL Issues over $1.7 Billion in Unemployment Payments

Karen Handel Endorses Doug Collins’ Senate Bid

Cornelia Reschedules Sawyer Brown Concert

What's a HaberChampion? Habersham Chamber of Commerce Implements Campaign Highlighting Local Businesses

Demorest City Manager/Clerk Refuses Mayor's Resignation Request

GEMA/HS, DPH Distribute Largest PPE Shipment to Date

Citizens Voices Heard By Demorest Mayor and Council; Krockum Offered Job Back, Simonds Asked To Give Resignation

2 Injured in Structure Fire, 3 Escape Uninjured

Cornelia PD Seeking Public Help To ID Man

County To Use Population Formula To Distribute SPLOST
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Updated Parks & Rec Departmental Closings
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HEMC Disconnects Will Resume May 6
Habersham - Due to COVID-19, Habersham Electric Membership Corporation (HEMC) has been suspending disconnects and late fees for members. Disconnects for non-payments will resume on Wednesday, May 6.
Anyone who has an outstanding balance is asked...

Clarkesville City Council to Plant Pink Dogwood Tree in Memory of Doug Henry

Georgia Judicial Emergency To Be Extended
By: Dave Williams - Capitol Beat News Service - ATLANTA – Georgia’s coronavirus-prompted judicial emergency is about to be extended for another month.
Chief...

Tallulah Falls School 'Cancer Bros' share undeniable bond beyond the field of play

Police Standoff Sends Clarkesville Man To Jail For Terroristic Threats

Demorest Councilman Speaks Out Regarding City Issues

Inside the

2 Weeks After Police Chief Termination, City Attorney Asked To Resign

HALLCO Community and Habersham Federal Credit Unions Announce Merger

GDOL Issues More Payments During Pandemic Than in the Past Four Years Combined

Gov. Kemp Extends Protections for Vulnerable Georgians, Releases Guidance for Businesses

GOPAC Election Fund Endorses Doug Collins in Georgia U.S. Senate Race
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55 Campaign Co-Chairs endorse Habersham County Commission Chairman, Stacy Hall, for State Senate

DISTRICT 2 PUBLIC HEALTH ANNOUNCES CHANGES AND UPDATES FOR TESTING

Crowd gathers awaiting a meeting that will never happen
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Gov. Kemp: Georgia Sees Record Testing Day

PSC Commissioner Bubba McDonald Endorses Doug Collins for Senate

A second fire to hit Sunburst Stables this year calls for an investigation

Habersham Central Junior Selected for Governor’s Honors Program

Location of Tonight's Demorest Meeting Going Back and Forth
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Habersham County Sees Spikes in COVID-19 Related Deaths
Habersham Co. - Habersham County is seeing a spike in deaths according to the noon report from the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH).
As of noon...

Kemp says COVID tests available, maintains there’s no rift with Trump

FREE COVID TESTING AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCED
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Georgia governor says no decision on replacing shelter order

Amazon announces new Georgia facility with 800 new jobs

Updated County Closings
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Demorest City Council Meeting May Discuss Police Chief Termination
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Gov. Brian Kemp to Give COVID-19 Briefing Today at 4:30 P.M.

Kemp, Walmart, eTrueNorth Announce Mobile COVID-19 Testing Initiative
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Habersham County Sees First Drive-Up Testing Site; Over 300 Tested
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Family Hit By Drunk Driver in Weekend Wreck
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Driver Escapes Rollover Wreck Uninjured
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Free COVID-19 Testing Site Coming to Habersham This Sunday

Employer Filed Claims Dominate Record-Setting Claims Numbers

Collins: Paycheck Protection Program a Lifeline for Small Businesses
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$17,000 Awarded to Chick-fil-A Team Members
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2 Detained In Drug Search; Facing Multiple Charges
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3rd COVID-19 Related Death Reported For Habersham County
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Trump: I 'disagreed strongly' with Georgia's reopening plan
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Raider Stadium To Be Lit Up Every Friday For Class of 2020
To honor the Habersham Central Class of 2020, Habersham Central High School in conjunction with the Habersham Central Athletic Department will turn on the lights at 8:20 p.m. in Raider Stadium each Friday night beginning April 24.
This will go...

Gov. Kemp and Georgia Dept. of Labor Address Unemployment Options

COLLINS CALLS FOR PRESERVATION OF LOCAL MEDIA IN THE MIDST OF COVID-19
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Georgia Board of Cosmetology and Barbers Issues Safety Guidelines for Reopening
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Gov. Brian Kemp allowing some businesses to open starting Friday, April 24
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Baldwin Police Chief resigns; “Never in my life have I chosen myself and my family over my career and it’s time for me to do that.”
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Georgia High School Association has given the "all clear" for activities to resume
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Lana Jones named new Principal of Woodville Elementary School
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Kemp to discuss how Georgia could reopen amid virus fight
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Partnership Habersham and Chamber of Commerce Join Forces to Lead Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery Efforts
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Weekend Wreck Sends 8-Year-Old to Hospital

COMMISSIONER KING ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS

NEW DEADLINE: COLLINS INVITES STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN 2020 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
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Demorest Mayor Along With Community Angered By City Manager Firing Police Chief
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July 31 Is New Graduation Date for HCHS

Unemployment Claims Reach Record High in March
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Habersham County Sees Second Death; Prison Sees 3 Confirmed Cases

NGTC Announces Application Fees Waived
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Gov. Brian Kemp Talks Easter Storm, COVID-19, Suspension of Anti-Mask Law
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Stephens County Man Escapes Rollover Wreck With No Injuries
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Habersham Medical Center Announces New Incoming CEO
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Care facilities remain hotspots amid virus growth in Georgia

SEVERE DAMAGE, MULTIPLE FATALITIES CAUSED BY THIS WEEKEND’S TORNADOES
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Overnight Storms Wreak Havoc on County and State
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Gov. Kemp Issues State of Emergency After Storms
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First COVID-19 Related Death Reported For Habersham County
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Funeral Services For Stacy Black To Be Held Via Facebook Live Today At 2 PM

Habersham Medical Center Furloughs Employees Due To Cuts In Funds
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Missing Man Involved in Death Investigation From July 2019 Identified by Georgia Bureau of Investigation
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Kemp Extends Statewide Shelter-In-Place Order. Does Not Close State Parks or Beaches
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Raffensperger Announces Postponement of Primary Election Until June 9
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests temporarily shuts down additional recreation areas in Lumpkin, Rabun, Towns and Union Counties
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