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Habersham County’s average gas prices increased dramatically overnight. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Habersham County’s average gas prices increased dramatically overnight. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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Summer gas prices shooting up quickly

John Dills
Friday, July 28, 2023
An overnight jump in the price of gas is raising concern of a repeat of last year’s gas price expenses still on the minds of many. Last week, the State of Georgia had an average regular fuel price of $3.332. As of Thursday, the daily average across the state is sitting at $3.523.
Farmhouse Coffee, a staple for Cleveland residents, is opening a second location in the City of Demorest on Saturday. The new coffee shop will take the place of what was previously the Temperance House. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Farmhouse Coffee, a staple for Cleveland residents, is opening a second location in the City of Demorest on Saturday. The new coffee shop will take the place of what was previously the Temperance House. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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Demorest coffee shop opens Saturday

John Dills
Friday, July 28, 2023
Farmhouse Coffee is coming soon to the previous space of the Temperance House in Demorest. The Cleveland-based company is opening a shop right in the square, hoping to bring what Habersham has been asking for.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. B.P. Smith also has an angel figurine standing watch in front of his headstone in the the Warren-Martin/Smith Family Cemetery in Cornelia. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. B.P. Smith also has an angel figurine standing watch in front of his headstone in the the Warren-Martin/Smith Family Cemetery in Cornelia. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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A private memorial

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The Warren-Martin/Smith Family Cemetery has been a mystery to residents and local genealogists for more than two decades. Since the burial of B.P. Smith’s infant daughter in May 1911, part of the intrigue surrounds the absence of any further burials.
Speed zone cameras in school zones in Baldwin (shown above) and Tallulah Falls will help keep folks mindful of speed limits as school begins Aug. 4. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Speed zone cameras in school zones in Baldwin (shown above) and Tallulah Falls will help keep folks mindful of speed limits as school begins Aug. 4. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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Officers not messing around with speeding

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
More than a dozen speeders and impaired drivers were booked and arrested over a five-day span this week, as officers cracked down on reckless driving in the wake of the five-person fatal accident on July 15.

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County wants Orchard case moved back here

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Habersham County’s attorney is calling for a change of venue back to Habersham County as part of the lawsuit raised by The Orchard Property Owners regarding the potential placement of a radio tower in their neighborhood.

Investigation closed in attack on jail guard

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office has concluded its investigation into the July 6 incident that led to the injury of Detention Officer Juan Balderas. At about 6:50 p.m. July 6, Detention Officer Justyn Standridge responded to a radio call for help from Balderas.
Sitting in Clarkesville since 1961 is the home of Amilee Graves, previous mayor of the City of Clarkesville. The home was custom built for Graves, featuring concrete blocks and California redwood. The home was designed to make entertaining easy with guests flowing from one room to another. The house was purchased in the 1980s by Rev. Furman and Jeanette Lewis and remains in the Lewis family today. MARTHA REABOLD/Submitted

Sitting in Clarkesville since 1961 is the home of Amilee Graves, previous mayor of the City of Clarkesville. The home was custom built for Graves, featuring concrete blocks and California redwood. The home was designed to make entertaining easy with guests flowing from one room to another. The house was purchased in the 1980s by Rev. Furman and Jeanette Lewis and remains in the Lewis family today. MARTHA REABOLD/Submitted

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Home of Clarkesville’s first female mayor still stands today

John Dills
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The City of Clarkesville’s Barrie Aycock currently holds the position of mayor and remains a symbol of the city as a figurehead and higher-ranking officeholder. She is the face that comes to mind when many locals are thinking of a mayor, but another mayor walked so Aycock could run.
Baldwin’s council was missing Mayor Alice Venter, and Mayor Pro-Tempore Stephanie Almagno led the meeting. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Baldwin’s council was missing Mayor Alice Venter, and Mayor Pro-Tempore Stephanie Almagno led the meeting. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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Baldwin talks cemetery, Shop with a Hero

John Dills
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The City of Baldwin had the second council meeting of the month on Monday, with the council discussing the cemetery regulations and fees. It was brought to the council’s attention that there is no record of the cemetery’s requirements being voted on by any previous council.
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Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Live in the Alley Free concerts at Fender’s Alley run all through the summer. Upcoming shows include Pickup Line, 5 p.m. Thursday, July 27; The James Baine Band, 6 p.m. Friday, July 28; Chris Chapman Duo, 6 p.m. Saturday, July 29; Local Telent Night with prizes, 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug.