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Demorest water rates impact customers

Zach Taylor
Friday, April 3, 2026
   Demorest serves more than 70 percent of water customers in Habersham County, from commercial to residential.   With that amount of water, increases in rates are necessary, especially when its supplier cities like Toccoa and Baldwin increase their rates.
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Photo by Sean D on Unsplash

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County aims to control subdivision expansion

Zach Taylor
Friday, April 3, 2026
   Controlling how property owners can subdivide land could help prevent uncontrolled growth within the county. However, Planning Director Mike Beecham is still looking out for families who want to give land to their kids.
Archer and Ace Watkins pose for a picture with the Easter Bunny at the Mauldin House in Clarkesville. The annual event allows families to enjoy a stress-free environment for photos with the Easter Bunny in one of Clarkesville’s historic and colorful locations, perfect for the celebration. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Archer and Ace Watkins pose for a picture with the Easter Bunny at the Mauldin House in Clarkesville. The annual event allows families to enjoy a stress-free environment for photos with the Easter Bunny in one of Clarkesville’s historic and colorful locations, perfect for the celebration. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Eggstatic

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
   Finding a golden Easter egg is like finding Wonka’s Golden Ticket when you’re young.    Feeling the heart-pounding excitement as the egg pops open, revealing the prize inside, is one of the greatest things about egg hunts, and kids around the county felt that feeling this weekend.
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Clarkesville Mill break-ins lead to arrest

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
By Hannah Caudell   Someone’s been breaking into the Clarkesville Mill’s back storage units for weeks.   Broken doors, missing items and deployed fire extinguishers were left in their wake as the Clarkesville Police Department tried to figure out who the suspects were.
The City of Demorest could see more development after council approval in the April 7 meeting. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

The City of Demorest could see more development after council approval in the April 7 meeting. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Potential development in Demorest

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
   Demorest residents will see plans for yet another potential development within the city at the April 7 Demorest City Council meeting.   Once a Sherwood Clinic at 415 Fisk Ave.
More than 200 people showed up to the No Kings protest in Habersham on Saturday. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

More than 200 people showed up to the No Kings protest in Habersham on Saturday. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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No Kings protest labeled a success

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
   Driving through Clarkesville on Saturday, one might have noticed the large group of people formed at the gazebo in the downtown square.    Holding signs and chanting, No Kings protestors came out in droves for the first event of its kind in Habersham.
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Resources available to provide Spring Break meals for students

caudellhannah
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
What’s available to students facing food insecurity when school inevitably goes on break?This week, Habersham County School System students are enjoying their spring break, though some students may struggle to find food, with their guaranteed one to two meals a day put on hold.
An inmate housed at the Habersham County Detention Center costs the county about $20 per day. (File)

An inmate housed at the Habersham County Detention Center costs the county about $20 per day. (File)

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Housing inmates is third of county jail budget

News Staff
Friday, March 27, 2026
By Hannah CaudellA jail operation can get pretty expensive when it comes to housing inmates, both inside and outside the county.
Marcie Kicklighter from Explore Georgia shares tourism data with Partnership Habersham Wednesday morning. (Submitted)

Marcie Kicklighter from Explore Georgia shares tourism data with Partnership Habersham Wednesday morning. (Submitted)

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Tourism continues to increase

News Staff
Friday, March 27, 2026
By Samantha SinclairVisitors to Habersham County spent $69.6 million in 2024 saving homeowners about $350 on their property tax bill.That’s part of the tourism data Marcie Kicklighter, regional tourism manger for Explore Georgia, shared with Partnership Habersham Wednesday morning.
Christian Moore practices playing the French horn during band class at Habersham Central High School on Wednesday. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

Christian Moore practices playing the French horn during band class at Habersham Central High School on Wednesday. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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‘The spice of life’

News Staff
Friday, March 27, 2026
By Hannah CaudellAbout 4,000 Habersham County students participate in some sort of music program, accounting for over half of the school system’s population.One of those students, Habersham Central junior Alan Magana, joined the school’s vocal program, and band was the next door that opened to him.