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Miles returns as VFW commander

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

By Zach TaylorOn June 13, State Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Commander Bill Miles will be stepping into the past commander role, but assuming a role all too familiar at the same moment.Miles was elected as VFW Post 7720 Commander for another term at the meeting on April 20, 2026, in a 33-11 vote.

Vicky Frankum and Georgia Foothills United Way President and CEO Shelby Ward smile for a photo after the organization honored Frankum with an award for her time serving as the United Way secretary and board member for seven years. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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Local United Way celebrates supporters

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

By Hannah CaudellIn 2025, Georgia Foothills United Way was able to make an impact on nonprofit agencies across Habersham County, and thus on the community as a whole.

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Flying in for a bite

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Aviation Explorers hosted its Pancake Breakfast Fly-In at the Habersham County Airport on Saturday morning. Proceeds from the event will go to fund field trips for the Aviation Explorers, a program that helps get kids involved in all things aviation.

Justin Ferguson

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GBI investigates former assistant chief

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

By Hannah CaudellFormer Baldwin assistant police chief Justin Ferguson was charged with theft by taking and violation of oath of office, and was booked into the Habersham County Detention Center on the morning of April 24. He was released on a $4,000 bond.

Family Resource Center of Northeast Georgia

Invested and Committed: Family Resource Center

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Every child deserves a childhood filled with joy, safety, and possibility. Every family, no matter where they are or what they are facing, deserves to have someone on their side.

Baldwin Pharmacy

Invested and Committed: Baldwin Pharmacy

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Monday, April 27, 2026

Baldwin Pharmacy has been serving the Baldwin community and the greater Habersham/Banks County areas for over 30 years. Here at Baldwin Pharmacy, we are dedicated to providing our customers with services that are customized to meet their needs.

Rep. Chris Erwin, Rep. Victor Anderson and Sen. Bo Hatchett answer questions about the legislative session during Partnership Habersham and Habersham Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Legislative Breakfast Wednesday morning. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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Legislators talk economic measures at breakfast

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Friday, April 24, 2026

By Samantha SinclairAn effort to improve literacy in the state may be the most impactful piece of legislation making its way to the governor’s desk.Local legislators highlighted the bill often during a breakfast with local business leaders Wednesday morning.

Election 2026

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Early voting starts Monday

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Friday, April 24, 2026

By Samantha SinclairEarly voting for the May 19 General Primary Election starts Monday.Voting starts at 8 a.m. at the Habersham County Elections and Voter Registration Office only. Voting is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Adrian Machuca

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GBI arrests Mt. Airy man

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Friday, April 24, 2026

By Hannah CaudellThe Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested another Habersham County man for child sexual exploitation charges.Adrian Machuca, 26, of Mt. Airy was arrested on Tuesday for two counts of sexual exploitation of children.

Terrell Miller of The Blue Room Boys plays the piano. (Callie Cueva/Staff)

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All that jazz

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Friday, April 24, 2026

By Callie CuevaWith the daily emergence of new contemporary genres and musical trends, two teens are working to reintroduce jazz to a new generation.Habersham Central High School junior Terrell Miller and senior Issac McDougal have formed The Blue Room Boys, a duo dedicated to reviving classic jazz.