Habersham leaders ponder Sautee Mtn. Retreat expansion

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July 19, 2015

Habersham County Commissioners want to know what you think of the Sautee Mountain Retreat’s plans for a large expansion.

The company is asking to revise their 2008 site plan to include a three-floor hotel and conference center attached to the existing lodge building. Leaders will hold a public hearing on the proposal on Monday.

Sautee Mountain Retreat opened in 2009. It currently offers 15 cabins – 1, 4 and 5 bedrooms – on wooded property along Highway 255 just south of Batesville. Their lodge is a favorite in our area for weddings, corporate retreats and other gatherings.

The planned expansion will give them more than a dozen new guest suites, a full spa, fitness center, kitchen, bar and several new conference rooms.

County planning staff is in favor of the proposal and the Planning Commission voted unanimously to allow the construction to move forward. According to their report, “The addition of this building does not appear to change or negatively impact the initial goal of maintaining the natural beauty of this property.” They also point out that the new lodge will further promote tourism in the county.

Habersham County Commissioners meet Monday at 6 pm at the courthouse in Clarkesville. They’ll hold a public hearing on the proposed new construction at the beginning of the meeting.

John King headlines last day of Haber-Jam 2015

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Joy Purcell

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July 19, 2015

Demorest native and well-known country/southern rock musician John King headlines the last day of Haber-Jam at Cornelia City Park today. King and his band will take to the main stage behind the Cornelia Community House at 3 p.m. Other local bands and artists performing today include: Matt Fried (Americana) at 11 a.m., Jesse Mariah Williams (Blues) at 12 p.m. and Terratonic (Rock) at 1:30 p.m.

Haber-Jam: Art & Music in the Park kicked off on Friday, July 17. Sixteen bands and more than a dozen local artists and vendors are participating. Admission to the park and concerts is free. Artwork, food and beverages are available for sale.

Haber-Jam runs from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Sunday, July 19. It’s hosted by Cornelia Main Street and marks the end of this year’s Cornelia Summer Concert series.

Directions:

The Cornelia Community House and Cornelia City Park are located at 601 Wyly Street/U.S. Route 123 in Cornelia.

Haber-Jam 2015

Pottery on display and for sale at Haber-Jam 2015.

Local painters display their artwork at Haber-Jam 2015.

Haber-Jam is Clarkesville artist Kevin Smith’s first art show.

Local folk artists Sam Granger stands by his ‘mini-me’ Santa at Haber-Jam 2015.

Meeting Minds: Milton Berle

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Nora Almazan

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July 19, 2015

When we meet the minds of others, we can better understand one another. Today, meet the mind of Milton Berle, comedian and actor.

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door. ” – Milton Berle

Habersham Sheriff seeks fugitive

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Paul Rea

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July 18, 2015

The Habersham County Sheriff’s office took to facebook today in hopes the public can help locate a wanted fugitive.

“The Sheriff’s office is currently seeking the whereabouts of Bobbie Lee Burns, 39, of Demorest Georgia,” the department’s post reads.

According to officers, Burns currently has outstanding warrants for felony drug charges resulting from an investigation by the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO). She faces a felony probation violation warrant as well.

The department also added Burns to their list of most wanted suspects Saturday afternoon.

If you know the whereabouts of Burns please contact the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office at (706) 839-0500 or contact The Habersham County 911 center at (706) 778-3911.

Suspect Description:

Sex: Female\Race: White

Age: 39\Height: 5’3″\Weight: 150

Hair: Brown\Eyes: Hazel

GBI investigates inmate death at Rabun jail

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Paul Rea

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July 18, 2015

Rabun County Sheriff Frank Andrews says an inmate died overnight at the Detention Center south of Clayton.

“The first call was made to Rabun County EMS at 12:12 AM by detention center officers,” Andrews says. “While conducting a normal watch tour in the Detention Facility an officer found an inmate unresponsive.”

First aid was administered but it was quickly determined that Douglas Montgomery Browning was dead. According to Andrews, “The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is in charge of the investigation. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.”

Jail records show Browning was arrested on charges of Terroristic Threats And Acts on June 23.

Life in Motion: Mud Fight

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Joy Purcell

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July 18, 2015

Oh, to be a kid again

Shiann Theibert of Turnerville, GA enjoys a mud fight with a friend.

Writings from David

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Nora Almazan

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July 18, 2015

I love Psalm 27. They are the words of David and words we should make as a daily prayer to the Lord. David often spoke to himself through his writings, affirming his faith and comforting his heart. From experience, David knew God would show His perfect will in His perfect time, what David had to do was wait on Him. A phrase I use when I am feeling scared or insecure comes from verses 13 and 14. Today, meditate on the passage below. Memorize the verses. Allow it to speak to your heart and give you hope.

The Lord is my light and my salvation—
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
of whom shall I be afraid?

²When the wicked advance against me
    to devour me,
it is my enemies and my foes
    who will stumble and fall.
³Though an army besiege me,
    my heart will not fear;
though war break out against me,
    even then I will be confident.

⁴One thing I ask from the Lord,
    this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
    all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of the Lord
    and to seek him in his temple.
⁵For in the day of trouble
    he will keep me safe in his dwelling;
he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent
    and set me high upon a rock.

⁶Then my head will be exalted
above the enemies who surround me;
at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make music to the Lord.

⁷Hear my voice when I call, Lord;
    be merciful to me and answer me.
⁸My heart says of you, “Seek his face!”
    Your face, Lord, I will seek.
⁹Do not hide your face from me,
    do not turn your servant away in anger;
    you have been my helper.
Do not reject me or forsake me,
    God my Savior.
¹⁰Though my father and mother forsake me,
    the Lord will receive me.
¹¹Teach me your way, Lord;
    lead me in a straight path
    because of my oppressors.
¹²Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes,
    for false witnesses rise up against me,
    spouting malicious accusations.

¹³I remain confident of this:
    I will see the goodness of the Lord
    in the land of the living.
¹⁴Wait for the Lord;
    be strong and take heart
    and wait for the Lord.

Meeting Minds: Albert Einstein

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Nora Almazan

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July 18, 2015

When we meet the minds of others, we can better understand one another. Today, meet the mind of Albert Einstein, German genius who developed the general theory of relativity.

“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” – Albert Einstein

John Lanier Darnell

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July 17, 2015

John Lanier Darnell, age 91, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015 following an extended illness.

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Habersham EMC to hold Annual Meeting

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Now Habersham

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July 17, 2015

The Nelons will headline the entertainment at the Habersham EMC Annual Meeting on Thursday, July 23 at the Habersham Ninth Grade Academy in Mt. Airy.

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Donations still needed for Back to School Bash

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Joy Purcell

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July 17, 2015

Habersham County’s 4th Annual Back to School Bash is just two weeks away and organizers say they’re in desperate need of donations. Clarkesville Main Street Manager Mary Beth Horton says school supply donations are way down this year and organizers are having to buy more than they’ve had to in the past. “At this point,” Horton says, “we are seeking monetary donations to help offset the cost of the supplies.”

The Back to School Bash is hosted annually by the Clarkesville and Cornelia Main Street programs. It began three years ago as a way to help financially strapped families get their kids ready for school. This year, close to 500 eligible children registered to receive free backpacks filled with school supplies.

Families not registered to receive backpacks may still join in the fun. There will be lots of FREE activities for parents and kids to enjoy including swimming, games, food, and a bounce house. Extra school supplies will be distributed and prizes will be awarded. Various health screenings and free haircuts will also be provided.

The Back to School Bash will be held Saturday, August 1st at 3 p.m. at the Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center in Clarkesville.

To donate your time or money to help with this year’s event, contact Heather Sinyard at 706-778-8585 ext 280 or Mary Beth Horton at 706-754-2220.

Lion fans asked to vote for magazine cover

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July 17, 2015

Demorest, GA – The Department of Athletics at Piedmont College is asking fans to choose the cover image for the 2014-15 Year-In-Review, the annual publication that documents all things Piedmont athletics. The Lion and Lady Lion faithful will be able to vote via social media for their favorite image of the year as that picture will grace the cover of the department’s annual review of the past year in Piedmont athletics.

This past year, it was the iconic picture featuring ABBY SMITH’s head-first slide into home plate that donned the 2013-14 Year-In-Review with design work included from SIDesign. The slide came as the only run in a 1-0 win over Huntingdon College in the first USA South Championship game in softball that helped Piedmont eventually secure a title on the diamond.

YOU decide the winner

Fans will have the chance to vote for this year’s cover shot in a number of ways with the only requirement being the image number associated with the picture. When voting, fans will need to provide the image number located in the bottom left hand corner when scrolling over the selected image from the Flikr gallery of images graciously provided by Jasper Lee and Danielle Jenkins.

The gallery of Favorite Sports Images to choose from was composed by the number of views each image received over the 2014-15 school year. As of July 1, 2015, Piedmont’s Flickr galleries eclipsed the 1,000,000 view mark with more than 25,000 images of Piedmont athletics posted to the Flikr galleries this school year.

To view images click here

Vote NOW

To submit your vote, fans can utilize Twitter by tweeting @PiedmontLions and including the image number of their chosen shot. Image numbers can also be emailed in to the Department of Athletic Communications at [email protected].

Fans are reminded there are multiple pages of photos to choose from at the main image gallery on Flikr, so be sure to look at all choices before submitting your vote, and don’t forget to include the image number! Deadline for voting is Tuesday, July 21st at noon Eastern.