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Freedom, faith, and song: North Georgia synagogue marks Passover with Seder

4 days ago | nowhabersham.com | Joshua Peck

Miriam Rosenberg, president of the Gainesville synagogue, lifted the flattened bread called matzo, dipped it in the sweet apple and nut mixture called charoseth, and added a smidgin of the achingly bitter herbs called “maror,” a combination of beets and pungent horseradish. The assembled group on Wednesday, April 16th, was midway through the Passover Seder, the ceremonial meal observed by most of the 15 million Jews around the world.
Hall County appoints new director of development services

5 days ago | nowhabersham.com | Brian Wellmeier

Hall County Government has announced the appointment new Director of Development Services. Kristie Turner has now been named for the position, effective Monday, May 19. According to county officials, Turner brings a strong background in urban planning and local government operations to the role.
Camp Creek Road closed, one hospitalized after single-vehicle accident

5 days ago | nowhabersham.com | Brian Wellmeier

Camp Creek Road is closed between Fairview Drive and Owen Circle after a single vehicle struck a tree just before 9 p.m. Friday night. One person was transported to the hospital as multiple law enforcement agencies worked the scene. Drivers should avoid the area as crews clear a tree down across the roadway. Georgia State Patrol is investigating the incident. The extent of the person’s injuries have not been released. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
Movement on business park parcels possible after two-year delay

6 days ago | nowhabersham.com | Brian Wellmeier

After more than two years of inactivity, two long-dormant parcels in Habersham County’s Airport Business Park could finally see movement. At least, that’s what officials hope. The parcels – lots five and seven – have remained untouched since they were purchased by the Hutchinson organization over two years ago. The company acquired 12 usable acres at a rate of $45,000 per acre, with initial plans to spur development in the business park.
Stephens County deputies successful in intervention of man threatening suicide

6 days ago | nowhabersham.com | Brian Wellmeier

A potentially deadly standoff ended peacefully Thursday, April 17, after a man allegedly threatened to take his own life in Stephens County. According to the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office, at around 3:30 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a residence on Oak Valley Road near Holly Springs Road following a 911 call reporting suicide threats.
Hog Mountain Road in Hall blocked after wreck

6 days ago | nowhabersham.com | Brian Wellmeier

A two-vehicle crash resulting in injuries has shut down all lanes of Hog Mountain Road just south of Wade Orr Road, according to Hall County authorities. As of 1:15 p.m., Friday, April 18, deputies from the Hall County Sheriff’s Office are currently on the scene, assisting with traffic control. Police say Georgia State Patrol is en route and will be leading the investigation into the cause of the collision.
Habersham Board of Ed looks ahead to 2026 budget

6 days ago | nowhabersham.com | Brian Wellmeier

At a work session on Thursday, April 17, the Habersham County Board of Education reviewed early projections for its 2026 budget, which is expected to grow due to rising expenses—particularly health insurance costs. Chief Financial Officer Staci Newsome reported a significant increase in employer-paid health insurance for both certified and classified staff. Rates for certified employees—those with state-issued licenses—will rise from $1,760 to $1,885 per person per month.
Remote security system for Habersham schools nears total installation

6 days ago | nowhabersham.com | Brian Wellmeier

Centegix, a wearable emergency alert system, is nearing full installation across all 14 school campuses in Habersham County, officials announced during a school board work session on Thursday, April 17. Assistant Superintendent David Leenman and Director of School Safety Murray Kogod provided an update on the implementation process, which began following the board’s approval in October of 2024.
West Jackson Middle School student arrested after alleged terroristic threats

6 days ago | nowhabersham.com | Brian Wellmeier

A male juvenile student at West Jackson Middle School was taken into custody by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, April 17, following an alleged incident. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, the student was arrested on charges of terroristic threats and acts as well as disruption of a public school. Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing but is believed to involve only the one student.
UGA student hit by bus on campus

1 week ago | nowhabersham.com | Brian Wellmeier

A University of Georgia student was hospitalized Wednesday evening after being hit by a UGA transit bus on campus, according to multiple media outlets. The student is said to have been struck while crossing Sanford Drive near the Tate Center at around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, according to WSB-TV. As reported, emergency responders arrived on scene before the student was transported to Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. The identity of the student has not been released.