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Mason-Scharfenstein Museum Co-Founder Bob Scharfenstein Dies

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DEMOREST — Bob Scharfenstein, the art collector and philanthropist whose generosity helped establish Piedmont University’s Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art, has died. The museum announced Scharfenstein’s...
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Alto Town Council to Consider Variance Request, Community Center Sept. 8

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The Alto Town Council is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 8 following a 6 p.m. work session.

Free Women’s Ministry Leadership Conference Coming to Baldwin

BALDWIN — Christian women who serve in ministry leadership roles are invited to attend the Georgia Women’s Ministry Leadership Conference on Saturday, Sept. 26,...

Baldwin Approves Public Safety Radio Agreement After Cost and Access Concerns

The Baldwin City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement Tuesday night covering maintenance and upgrades for the city’s public safety radios after receiving assurances that...

Baldwin Approves Animal Control Agreement With Habersham County

The Baldwin City Council voted Tuesday night to approve an intergovernmental agreement with Habersham County for animal control services after discussing the agreement’s cost,...

Demorest Ends Pursuit of Tallulah Falls Property for Water Planning

The Demorest City Council has ended its current pursuit of a Tallulah Falls property but says long-term water supply planning will continue.

Baldwin Residents Debate Annexation and Rezoning for Highway 365 Development

Residents voiced sharply different views Tuesday night as the Baldwin City Council held public hearings on a proposed annexation and rezoning for a nearly...

Scam Email Targets Big Red Apple Festival Vendors

CORNELIA — Potential vendors beware of an apparent scam offering booth space at the upcoming Big Red Apple Festival. The warning follows an unsolicited email...
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Recent Obituaries

Diane King Smith

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Diane King Smith, age 81, of Cornelia, Georgia, took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
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Douglas “Neal” Nash, Jr.

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Douglas “Neal” Nash Jr., age 76, of Demorest, formerly of Covington, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 28, 2026, following several years of declining health.
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Diane King Smith

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Diane King Smith, 81, of Cornelia, died Wednesday, Sept. 2. A celebration of life will be held Saturday at McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home.
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Robert Delone McCall

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Robert Delone McCall, 92, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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Dr. William Warren Robinson

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Dr. William Warren Robinson, 75, of Tignall, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
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Carol Kay Harrison

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Carol Kay Harrison, age 74, of Homer, Georgia went to be with The Lord on Thursday, August 27th, 2026.
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