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Q&A with Phil Sutton on Demorest/Habersham FD merger

Now that talks are back on about possibly merging the Demorest and Habersham County fire services, Now Habersham reached out to county manager Phil...

Q&A with Dr. John Hendrix

Demorest and Habersham County are expected to resume talks this month about a possible merger of the city and county fire departments. A proposal...

Elbert County expands COVID vaccination services after local provider suspended

In response to the Medical Center of Elberton’s temporary suspension from Georgia’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program last week, the Georgia Department of Public Health allocated...

Father accused of shooting daughter in attempted murder-suicide

The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted murder-suicide at an Oakwood-area home. Deputies responded to the shooting around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb....

Demorest Police receive donation of seven bulletproof vests

In their effort to make the safety of Georgia law enforcement officers a priority, the Georgia Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) donated seven bulletproof...

Demorest City Council delays fire truck purchase

The Demorest City Council held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, and among cease and desist letters, downtown development authority legalities, calls for order...

Health departments move COVID-19 vaccinations to offsite clinics

Thirteen Northeast Georgia public health departments are moving their vaccination clinics to larger venues. The move will allow the departments to better accommodate demand...

GA Pre-K Lottery Drawing Registration opens in Habersham on Feb. 8

Habersham County Schools Georgia Pre-K Lottery Drawing Registration will be held February 8-February 26, 2021, at the following elementary schools: Baldwin Clarkesville Cornelia Demorest ...
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Alto, Kingston teens killed in Emanuel County crash

A single-vehicle accident Sunday on Interstate 16 in Emanuel County killed an Alto teen and his passenger. Jordan Hunter Thomas, 19, died from injuries after...

Nifong is 2021 Habersham County spelling bee champ

It took less than an hour for South Habersham Middle School student Kayla Nifong to claim the title of 2021 Habersham County Schools Scripps...

Cornelia recognized by Georgia Main Street

The City of Cornelia has cause for celebration in February! Georgia Main Street, a program in the Office of Downtown Development through the Georgia...

Remembering Coach Ray

The Habersham community is mourning the loss of a beloved former teacher and coach. Mike Ray, 72, passed away Wednesday after battling COVID-19. Ray...