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Baldwin Mayor Stephanie Almagno thanks her supporters who made her the first female elected mayor of Baldwin. JULIANNE AKERS/Special

Baldwin Mayor Stephanie Almagno thanks her supporters who made her the first female elected mayor of Baldwin. JULIANNE AKERS/Special

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Almagno takes reins of Baldwin

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
   Stephanie Almagno was sworn in as mayor of Baldwin at Monday night’s council meeting following her convincing win last Tuesday which makes her the first woman duly-elected as mayor of the city. Habersham County currently has three women mayors in Alto, Baldwin and Clarkesville.
Former Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black speaks with Sen. Bo Hatchett and Brian Horton. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Former Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black speaks with Sen. Bo Hatchett and Brian Horton. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Breakfast honors best in agriculture

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
   Habersham County Farm Bureau hosted its annual Farm-City breakfast on Friday morning in Clarkesville in advance of Farm-City Week, which is Nov. 22-29.
Two suspects were apprehended Thursday in two separate incidents involving stolen cars and chases. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

Two suspects were apprehended Thursday in two separate incidents involving stolen cars and chases. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

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Runnin’ against the wind

Matthew Osborne
Friday, November 10, 2023
   Habersham County law enforcement kept a busy week of pursuits going, as they dealt with two more stolen car-related chases Thursday after catching a dangerous suspect on Monday.    “These things come in spurts and cycles,” Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell said.
Demorest Councilmen Donnie Bennett and Jimmy L. Davis congratulate each other on wining their council races at the elections office Tuesday night. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Demorest Councilmen Donnie Bennett and Jimmy L. Davis congratulate each other on wining their council races at the elections office Tuesday night. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Old and new faces tapped in city elections

Matthew Osborne
Friday, November 10, 2023
   Habersham County seated two new female mayors to highlight Tuesday’s municipal election results.    Stephanie Almagno officially will move from the council to the mayor’s seat in Baldwin, defeating challenger Tom Whitney with 63 percent of the vote. Patricia Armour unseated P.J.
Habersham Central High School Junior ROTC marches for the Presentation of Colors at South Habersham Middle School’s Veterans Day program. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Habersham Central High School Junior ROTC marches for the Presentation of Colors at South Habersham Middle School’s Veterans Day program. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Students give veterans a big thank you

Julianne Akers
Friday, November 10, 2023
   Veterans, friends and families, students, and faculty and staff at South Habersham Middle School adorned themselves in red, white and blue and gathered on Thursday morning to honor Habersham County’s hometown hero veterans.
Habersham Central’s Zeke Whittington and Jonah WIlson help celebrate Donnie Warren’s touchdown on Friday night as the Raiders topped Shiloh. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Zeke Whittington and Jonah WIlson help celebrate Donnie Warren’s touchdown on Friday night as the Raiders topped Shiloh. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders surge into postseason

Lang Storey
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
   Habersham Central entered its final game facing a few different scenarios that could land the team in the playoffs. The Raiders opted for the simplest route – win.    Habersham (5-5, 3-3 Region 8-6A) took care of business in Snellville Friday night, downing Shiloh (2-8, 1-5 Region 8-6A), 35-16.
Habersham Central and youth recreation swim teams will not be able to host meets until the pool at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center is repaired. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central and youth recreation swim teams will not be able to host meets until the pool at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center is repaired. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Lap pool repairs drag into swim season

Lang Storey
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
   The lap pool at Habersham County’s Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center has been shut down for 49 days now. According to a statement by the Habersham County Public Information Office Tuesday, that number will continue to climb. As to when the pool will finally be deemed safe for use remains to be seen.
Baldwin Councilmembers Stephanie Almagno (left) and Erik Keith listen to a speaker during Monday’s meeting. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Baldwin Councilmembers Stephanie Almagno (left) and Erik Keith listen to a speaker during Monday’s meeting. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Baldwin paves way for data center

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
   Baldwin City Council met for a work session on Monday where they held a public hearing on the special use permit ordinance for Precision Digital, a data center, set to be in the industrial park.
Various election stickers are shown Tuesday waiting for their chance to show off their bearer’s civic pride. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Various election stickers are shown Tuesday waiting for their chance to show off their bearer’s civic pride. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Cities tap their new leaders

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
   More than 200 voters cast their ballots early in the municipal elections that culminated after press time Tuesday when folks went to the polls.    A large share of those early votes came in the Baldwin mayoral election, which has been the most hotly contested and controversial race this year.