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Baldwin makes headway with water projects

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The City of Baldwin is making plenty of progress on improvements to its water-sewer infrastructure. Fletcher Holliday of Engineering Management Inc. (EMI) presented an update on several projects Monday night to the Baldwin City Council.
Cornelia Elementary Principal Dr. Darlene Hudson greeted students being dropped off for the first day of school on Aug. 4. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Cornelia Elementary Principal Dr. Darlene Hudson greeted students being dropped off for the first day of school on Aug. 4. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Hudson looks to lift students, staff as Cornelia’s new principal

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Cornelia Elementary held a team-building exercise with its staff before the school year started. It was the idea of Assistant Principal Carrie Trotter, who wanted the staff to bond with the school’s new principal, Dr. Darlene Hudson.
Dr. Craig Ward accepts a small token of appreciation from Bob Williamson for his 10 years of service at Bethlehem Baptist Church. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Dr. Craig Ward accepts a small token of appreciation from Bob Williamson for his 10 years of service at Bethlehem Baptist Church. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Ward honored for decade leading Bethlehem Baptist

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Bethlehem Baptist Church celebrated a momentous occasion Sunday by recognizing Pastor Dr. Craig Ward for his exceptional leadership and dedicated service as their pastor for the past 10 years.
Hayes Gunn (left) and Micah White consult with assistant coach Jordan Banks during the Raiders’ preseason win over East Hall. Habersham Central hosts Stephens County at 7:30 p.m. Friday. TOM ASKEW/Special

Hayes Gunn (left) and Micah White consult with assistant coach Jordan Banks during the Raiders’ preseason win over East Hall. Habersham Central hosts Stephens County at 7:30 p.m. Friday. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Stephens comes to town in 48 hours

Lang Storey
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Habersham Central’s football team is in final preparation mode for a game that’s been jumping off the calendar all summer. Raiders coach Benji Harrison spoke on what his team is focused on most ahead of Friday’s showdown with rival Stephens County.
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Public meetings

News Staff
Friday, August 11, 2023
The following public meetings are scheduled from Aug. 11-18. Baldwin City Council 6:30 p.m. regular meeting Monday, Aug. 14, at 155 Willingham Avenue. Hospital Authority of Habersham County 6:30 p.m. monthly meeting Tuesday, Aug. 15, in the Authority Boardroom at Habersham Medical Center.
Mrs. Denise Rogers’ first grade class walks through the construction tunnel at Clarkesville Elementary to reach their playground at recess Wednesday. The construction work goes on as the kids learn thanks to coordination between school leaders and workers to eliminate disruptions. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Mrs. Denise Rogers’ first grade class walks through the construction tunnel at Clarkesville Elementary to reach their playground at recess Wednesday. The construction work goes on as the kids learn thanks to coordination between school leaders and workers to eliminate disruptions. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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School system looks to the future

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 11, 2023
Mrs. Denise Rogers’ first grade class waited somewhat patiently, somewhat anxiously Wednesday afternoon for the construction workers at Clarkesville Elementary to build them a pathway to their playground.

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‘Best school system?’ Data says Habersham

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 11, 2023
Superintendent Matthew Cooper loves nothing more than heaping praise on his principals, teachers and staff for the work they do for Habersham County Schools. On Tuesday, he boiled all that praise into one simple question – “Are we the best school system in Northeast Georgia?
If all parties approve, there could be movement soon on the old courthouse development. FILE

If all parties approve, there could be movement soon on the old courthouse development. FILE

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Leaders working on courthouse plan

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 11, 2023
After a 10-year wait for a clear plan to emerge, Habersham County has partnered with the City of Clarkesville and the Development Authority to develop the old courthouse property.