*The Newtown Florist Club has some new board members. They are Allyah Keith, Rev. Melody Rose Hopkins, Courtney Mize-Smith, Shevonda Summerour, and Brian Gladmon, Student Board Member. The club is a Gainsville-based civil rights/environmental justice organization.
*The newest four-legged deputy at the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office will start 2025 safer than before, thanks to a generous donor. Regina Patterson of Demorest recently presented a check to cover the full cost of a protective vest for K9 Bane. “I just wanted the dogs to be safe,” Patterson said. “I love animals, and I want them to be safe in protecting us, and I thought it would be a great idea. This is my Christmas present and I’m just happy that i can share it with the dog and his handler.”