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Baldwin looks at water project neglect

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Friday, April 24, 2026

By Hannah CaudellTo kick off the second day of Baldwin’s retreat, City Engineer Fletcher Holliday made reference to Doug Griffith and Kelly Clemmer’s book, 13 Ways to Kill a Community. The number one reason a community could fall apart, he said? Neglecting the water.

Habersham County Planning Director Mike Beecham showed examples of zoning changes during the Habersham County Board of Commissioners work session Monday night. (Submitted)

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Ordinance needs more input, work

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

By Samantha SinclairThe zoning map for the Unified Development Ordinance remains a work in progress.

Habersham County Schools could be impacted by the upcoming Unified Development Ordinance. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

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School system could see impact

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

By Zach TaylorHabersham County school populations are growing rapidly.However, Superintendent Patrick Franklin said that the new Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) could be a positive for the school system, as it intends to manage growth within the county.

Andrea Harper and Shelley Tullis

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Two vie for District 2 seat

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

By Samantha SinclairThe Habersham County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat has two familiar faces running for the position held by Dustin Mealor. Andrea Harper, who previously served on the county commission is facing Shelley Tullis in the Republican Primary. Mealor decided not to run again.

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Staffing dominates Baldwin retreat

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

By Hannah CaudellDuring the first day of Baldwin’s spring retreat, one thing was at the top of everyone’s wish list: adequate staffing.The past few months have particularly hit the city hard with multiple resignations and staffing issues in the police department and city hall.

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Olympic joy

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Special Olympics were held at Habersham Central High School Friday with athletes from all over the county gathering to participate in events. Above, Alejandro Hernandez Lopez proudly carries the torch as Anton Golden follows him on the track.

Habersham County Public Works continues to remove debris from winter storms. (Habersham County/Submitted)

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County OKs debris removal help

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

By Samantha SinclairThe county is getting help in cleaning up debris still remaining from winter storms.

Former Georgia Bulldogs football star and NFL wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell visited Habersham County’s second graders on Tuesday to share his children’s book, The Magician’s Hat, with students. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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Mitchell shares the magic of reading

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Friday, April 17, 2026

By Hannah CaudellOne day, when a younger Malcolm Mitchell came home from a bad day at school, his mother grabbed three things from the kitchen: a carrot, an egg, and coffee beans. All three she placed in boiling water.

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Residents support short-term rentals

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Friday, April 17, 2026

By Hannah CaudellCornelia commissioners are preparing to update the city’s entire zoning code. But as those discussions approach, commissioners want to know if residents are interested in something not yet on the books: short-term rentals.

Amber Gilbert and Owner Dale Jones of All in Bloom hang one of the patriotic wreaths they made for Clarkesville’s Red, White and Blue Wreath Display. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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Red, white and blue

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Friday, April 17, 2026

By Samantha SinclairClarkesville is going red, white and blue for the 64th Annual Mountain Laurel Festival on May 16.The event will be the city’s kickoff of celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.