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🌱 Habersham County mourns the loss of Joanna Janet Flores Martinez

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In today's newsletter:

  • Habersham County mourns the loss of Joanna Janet Flores Martinez

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  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Warm and humid with some sun, temps: high: 95, low: 72.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Joanna Janet Flores Martinez (nowgeorgia.com) — Family and friends are mourning Joanna Janet Flores Martinez, who was born in Demorest and passed away at 25 after a lifelong battle with health challenges. Loved for her faith, kindness, and handmade tortillas, she leaves a large extended family. Funeral services are set for Saturday, August 15, at St. Mark Catholic Church in Clarkesville, with burial at Level Grove Cemetery.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Clarkesville

  • Flowers 24/7: All In Bloom unveils unique floral vending machine (nowgeorgia.com)
  • Habersham schools report strong start to new school year (nowgeorgia.com)

Toccoa

  • SCDA presents FY 2026 Annual Report to City and County Commissioners (wnegradio.com)
  • Wednesday, August 12, 2026 (wnegradio.com)
  • Stephens County Commissioners approve Eagleview Services Agreement and accept Bid for Surplus Property on Mize Road (wnegradio.com)

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