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Baldwin Police Chief Chris Jones says the city needs animal control, and the lack of services puts a burden on the police department. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Baldwin Police Chief Chris Jones says the city needs animal control, and the lack of services puts a burden on the police department. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Baldwin chief: ‘We need animal control’

Julianne Akers
Saturday, April 13, 2024
   The City of Baldwin is expected to vote next Monday on whether to accept an intergovernmental agreement with Habersham County which would permit animal control to operate within its city limits.
Right, Avonlea Holtzclaw was killed when a speeding Corvette crashed into her Ford SUV. Left, Mitchell Boggs, 58, of Marietta, was the alleged driver of the Corvette at the time of the crash. FILE (Caption from FILE)

Right, Avonlea Holtzclaw was killed when a speeding Corvette crashed into her Ford SUV. Left, Mitchell Boggs, 58, of Marietta, was the alleged driver of the Corvette at the time of the crash. FILE (Caption from FILE)

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GSP: Corvette did ‘minimum’ 120 mph in ’23 fatal crash

Matthew Osborne
Saturday, April 13, 2024
   The final report on a tragic crash that killed five people on Highway 365 last summer said the speed of the Corvette that caused the deadly collision was going between 106 mph and 120 mph at “bare minimum.
Belle, played by Lilly Kate Farrar, sings about her frustrations with dancing dishes and silverware as an ensemble during “Disenchanted” at Habersham Community Theater. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Belle, played by Lilly Kate Farrar, sings about her frustrations with dancing dishes and silverware as an ensemble during “Disenchanted” at Habersham Community Theater. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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A WACKY TRIP THROUGH TALES YOU KNOW BY HEART

Zach Taylor
Saturday, April 13, 2024
The “Disenchanted” show is a twist on everyone’s favorite Disney princesses and how they see the world of royalty and independence. It opened at Habersham Community Theater Thursday night and will perform Friday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m., twice Saturday, April 13 (2 and 7:30 p.m.
Habersham Central boys soccer players celebrate their region title with fellow students and friends Tuesday night after knocking off North Forsyth 1-0 to clinch first place. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central boys soccer players celebrate their region title with fellow students and friends Tuesday night after knocking off North Forsyth 1-0 to clinch first place. LANG STOREY/Staff

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PERFECT PITCH

Lang Storey
Saturday, April 13, 2024
   Raider Stadium was a pressure cooker from kickoff to final whistle (and beyond) Tuesday night as the Habersham Central boys soccer team stunned North Forsyth 1-0 to win the GHSA Region 8-6A title.    “It’s an awesome feeling to know that the work we’ve put in paid off,” said Coach Ric Wallace.
Tallulah Falls’ Ariel Kelsick was not challenged in her No. 1 singles match for the region title, winning 6-0, 6-3 to help the Lady Indians go back to back. TFS ATHLETICS/Submitted

Tallulah Falls’ Ariel Kelsick was not challenged in her No. 1 singles match for the region title, winning 6-0, 6-3 to help the Lady Indians go back to back. TFS ATHLETICS/Submitted

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Lady Indians win 2nd straight region crown

News Staff
Saturday, April 13, 2024
   The Lady Indians won a 16th consecutive match, which netted a second straight region title. The Indians lost a 3-2 decision in the title match, as both teams took on Rabun County at Elbert County Wednesday evening.    The Lady Indians earned a 3-0 win, all coming at singles.
Tallulah Falls seniors Joseph McGahee (left) and Marc Crotta competed in Colorado Springs, Colo. along with coach Tim Stamey. TFS ATHLETICS/Submitted

Tallulah Falls seniors Joseph McGahee (left) and Marc Crotta competed in Colorado Springs, Colo. along with coach Tim Stamey. TFS ATHLETICS/Submitted

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Crotta, McGahee compete with best shooters in U.S.

News Staff
Saturday, April 13, 2024
   Tallulah Falls seniors Marc Crotta and Joseph McGahee completed their 60 shot standing Junior Olympic National Championship competition on April 9-10 in Colorado Springs. The duo were up against the best in the United States 20 years old and younger.
Stewart Swanson gives a rose to Evelyn Davis Harmon, who shared her fond memories of Deas Chapel and the people who created it at a dedication ceremony Sunday for the restored organ at the historic church. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Stewart Swanson gives a rose to Evelyn Davis Harmon, who shared her fond memories of Deas Chapel and the people who created it at a dedication ceremony Sunday for the restored organ at the historic church. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Sounds of history reverberate

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
   Evelyn Davis Harmon spoke Sunday about many of the folks who made Deas Chapel an important part of Clarkesville’s history as the church’s renovated organ was unveiled as a central piece of the city’s landmark.
Betty Dalton (left) and Wilma Propes check out a picture on a cell phone at Dalton’s home in Baldwin. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Betty Dalton (left) and Wilma Propes check out a picture on a cell phone at Dalton’s home in Baldwin. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Old friends reunite after 80 years

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
   Betty Dalton sits on the sofa of her Baldwin home where she reaches over and places her hand on Wilma Propes’ shoulder. “Wilma was my best friend in elementary,” Dalton says with a smile.
Clarkesville’s City Council debates a short-term rental ordinance at Monday’s meeting. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Special

Clarkesville’s City Council debates a short-term rental ordinance at Monday’s meeting. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Special

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Clarkesville set to monitor short term rentals

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
   After several months of discussion, Clarkesville has moved to place certain regulations on short term rentals within city limits.    The ordinance approved by council members on Monday will allow city officials to inspect and keep tabs on short term rental units throughout Clarkesville.
Tomatoes sit in the early morning dew. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Tomatoes sit in the early morning dew. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Farmers eligible for loans due to ’23 drought

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
   The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has classified Habersham County, along with 16 others, as a primary natural disaster area due to severe drought conditions seen last fall, making local farmers eligible for emergency relief loans from the Farm Service Agency (FSA).