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Local Democrats react to Biden dropping out of presidential race

News Staff
Thursday, July 25, 2024
When June Krise read the letter U.S. President Joe Biden posted on social media on Sunday afternoon, she had to fight back tears. Krise, who lives in Sautee Nacoochee and is the chair of the 9th District Democratic Party of Georgia, was with a group of Democrats at a fundraiser in Gainesville.

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Estes bids farewell to City of Sky Valley

Megan Horn
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Sky Valley Police Chief Vaughn Estes will bid farewell to the City of Sky Valley on July 31 after seven-and-a-half years of service as he tendered his resignation to pursue other career opportunities.

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Piggly Wiggly closing doors at end of month

Megan Horn
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Piggly Wiggly in Dillard announced that it will be closing its doors for good on Wednesday, July 31. “With a shortage of supply deliveries, rising cost of goods, and other factors, we have been unable to overcome these challenges.
Submitted photo. Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin staff celebrate receiving the 2024 Lantern Award by the Emergency Nurses Association. NGMC Braselton staff also earned the honor from the association.

Submitted photo. Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin staff celebrate receiving the 2024 Lantern Award by the Emergency Nurses Association. NGMC Braselton staff also earned the honor from the association.

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Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton and Lumpkin Earn National Awards for emergency care

News Staff
Thursday, July 25, 2024
GAINESVILLE, GA – Patients in Braselton and Dahlonega can trust they’re receiving the best, most comprehensive care at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) when they need it most – in an emergency.
Submitted photo. Several community members in Rabun County participated in the 6th annual Statewide Bible Reading on July 14 at 7:14 a.m. at the Rabun County Courthouse. Below: Submitted photo. Pastors Adam Wright, Jr. and David Port with Church of the Mountains along with community members read scripture on July 14 as part of the 6th annual Statewide Bible Reading.

Submitted photo. Several community members in Rabun County participated in the 6th annual Statewide Bible Reading on July 14 at 7:14 a.m. at the Rabun County Courthouse. Below: Submitted photo. Pastors Adam Wright, Jr. and David Port with Church of the Mountains along with community members read scripture on July 14 as part of the 6th annual Statewide Bible Reading.

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Rabun County participates in Statewide Bible Reading

News Staff
Thursday, July 25, 2024
On Sunday, July 14 at 7:14 a.m., community members in Rabun County joined Georgia’s other 158 counties in the 6th annual Statewide Bible Reading. Community members gathered on the courthouse steps with Pastors Adam Wright, Jr.
Submitted photo. Pictured are Kristy Hall, CEO of Mountain Lakes Medical Center, left, and Mary Beth Horton, Director, Community Relations, for Habersham Electric Membership Corporation.

Submitted photo. Pictured are Kristy Hall, CEO of Mountain Lakes Medical Center, left, and Mary Beth Horton, Director, Community Relations, for Habersham Electric Membership Corporation.

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Community support for MLMC keeps growing

News Staff
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Habersham EMC recently made a generous donation to Mountain Lakes Medical Center’s Back-to-School Health Fair, coming up on Aug. 8.

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City of Clayton proclaimed a Purple Heart City

Megan Horn
Thursday, July 25, 2024
The City of Clayton is now declared a Purple Heart City after city council members passed a proclamation at the July 16 meeting. Clayton joins the cities of Mountain City and Sky Valley in the designation. Purple Heart recipients are nationally recognized each year on Aug. 7.
Submitted photo. Blue Ridge Lonesome performs at July 20 Blue Jean Ball fundraiser for the Mountain Learning Enrichment.

Submitted photo. Blue Ridge Lonesome performs at July 20 Blue Jean Ball fundraiser for the Mountain Learning Enrichment.

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Blue Jean Ball raises $$ for Mountain Learning Enrichment

News Staff
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Mountain Learning Enrichment hosted the Blue Jean Ball, a fundraising event to raise money for the up-and-coming school in the Playhouse on Saturday, July 20. Attendees ate barbeque, danced to the sounds of Blue Ridge Lonesome, a local band, and participated in cake walks and a silent auction.