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Matthew Osborne/The Northeast Georgian. Sheriff Joey Terrell (right) told Habersham County commissioners recently that he means business when it comes to making Highway 365 safer.

Matthew Osborne/The Northeast Georgian. Sheriff Joey Terrell (right) told Habersham County commissioners recently that he means business when it comes to making Highway 365 safer.

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Officials moving 365 safety to front burner

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Local officials began conversations immediately after the July 16 fatal crash on Highway 365 that killed a Hall County deputy’s entire family. The driver of the Corvette that hit the car containing Avonlea Holtzclaw of Dahlonega and her two children was traveling more than 150 mph near Mt.

26th Dillard Bluegrass Festival Aug. 4, 5

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
It’s that time of year for the 26th Dillard Bluegrass Festival and it comes to Dillard Friday, Aug. 4, and Saturday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Dillard City Hall Fairgrounds, 892 Franklin Street, Dillard.

Passport Day at the Rabun County Library

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Passport Acceptance Agent, Holly E. Henry-Perry will be available at the Rabun County Public Library, Saturday, Aug. 12, from 10 a.m. to noon to accept all new and renewal passport applications. Application forms will be available on site.
Submitted photo. Some of the solider statues are shown here at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. July 27, 2023, marks the 70th anniversary of the Korean Armistice.

Submitted photo. Some of the solider statues are shown here at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. July 27, 2023, marks the 70th anniversary of the Korean Armistice.

Korean War: 70th anniversary of Korean Armistice

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Today, July 27, 2023, is the 70th anniversary of Korean Armistice and is National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day. On July 27, 1953, North Korea and South Korea signed the Korean Armistice Agreement.
Submitted photo. Students pose with their Spirit of Rabun Gap Award. From left to right: Callie Parker of Franklin, N.C.; Ayo Iyanda of Atlanta; Camden Sherwood of Franklin, Ga.; Harper Phillips of Rabun Gap; Asa White of Rabun Gap; and Hattie Williams of Demorest, Ga.

Submitted photo. Students pose with their Spirit of Rabun Gap Award. From left to right: Callie Parker of Franklin, N.C.; Ayo Iyanda of Atlanta; Camden Sherwood of Franklin, Ga.; Harper Phillips of Rabun Gap; Asa White of Rabun Gap; and Hattie Williams of Demorest, Ga.

Class of 2027 honored at RGNS Moving Up

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School celebrated the Class of 2027 on Thursday, May 25, during the Middle School Moving Up ceremony in the Rearden Theater. The event marked the transition to Upper School for the class of 42 eighth-graders. Sloan Mattis of Highlands, N.C., Owen Murphy of Franklin, N.C.
Submitted photo. Scholarship recipients from Rabun County were introduced to members during the July 15 LBCA annual meeting held at Camp High Harbour. Scholarship receipients introduced include Ashley Slappey, Bailey Maloney, Ayla Jarrard, Madisyn Ramey, Mary Lovell, Alliyah Hunnicutt, Emma Jackson, Delaney Webb, Hailey Hutcheson, Jack Lewis, Bailey Shriver, Emiliano Otiz-Ruelas, Riley Maloney, Caroline Bahin, Sam Flaherty, and Rodolfo Lopez-Ramirez.

Submitted photo. Scholarship recipients from Rabun County were introduced to members during the July 15 LBCA annual meeting held at Camp High Harbour. Scholarship receipients introduced include Ashley Slappey, Bailey Maloney, Ayla Jarrard, Madisyn Ramey, Mary Lovell, Alliyah Hunnicutt, Emma Jackson, Delaney Webb, Hailey Hutcheson, Jack Lewis, Bailey Shriver, Emiliano Otiz-Ruelas, Riley Maloney, Caroline Bahin, Sam Flaherty, and Rodolfo Lopez-Ramirez.

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Lake Burton Civic Association honors students at annual meeting

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
The Lake Burton Civic Association (LBCA) held its annual meeting at Camp High Harbour. A record number of 375 members attended the meeting On Saturday, July 15. It was a mix of fun, community, and business as the members gathered for a business meeting and then enjoyed a Retro Beach Party.