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The Steve Bryson band will be back at Pitts Park for Red, White & Tunes on July 15. FILE

The Steve Bryson band will be back at Pitts Park for Red, White & Tunes on July 15. FILE

Red, White & Tunes set to keep Fourth fun rolling

Emma Marti
Friday, July 7, 2023
Even though Fourth of July has passed us by, the City of Clarkesville is continuing one of their traditions in celebrating the holiday. On July 15, starting at 6 p.m., Clarkesville will be hosting the annual Red, White & Tunes event at Pitts Park.
Willie Savage (right) and Callie Kimbroke (left) stand under an umbrella while waiting for the free hotdogs and hamburgers provided by the City of Baldwin. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Willie Savage (right) and Callie Kimbroke (left) stand under an umbrella while waiting for the free hotdogs and hamburgers provided by the City of Baldwin. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Fun before the fourth

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Baldwin held a holiday picnic and fireworks event Saturday night to get an early start on Independence Day festivities. A popup thunderstorm could not dampen the enthusiasm and patriotism for the folks in attendance.
The signs have changed over to Northeast Georgia Medical Center-Habersham. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

The signs have changed over to Northeast Georgia Medical Center-Habersham. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Hospital transition to NGHS complete

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Northeast Georgia Medical Center-Habersham has officially arrived, as the transition of Habersham County’s hospital is complete. Kevin Matson, who has been with NGHS since 2000, was recently named vice president of regional hospitals for the company.

Fentanyl on the rise in drug courts

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
The accountability court system is in place to help folks get back on their feet after running into trouble with the law. The drug court arm of that organization is designed to help users get clean and kick their dependence on controlled substances.
Conner Arrowood, one of the students taking part in the Crime Scene Camp, places an evidence marker on something he thinks will help them solve the crime. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Conner Arrowood, one of the students taking part in the Crime Scene Camp, places an evidence marker on something he thinks will help them solve the crime. EMMA MARTI/Staff

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Young detectives get a crash course

Emma Marti
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
For the first time, Habersham County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the county’s School Resource Officers to offer a week long Crime Scene Summer Camp, where kids could sign up to learn the ins and outs of thinking like a detective.
The abandoned building in the City of Baldwin has been vandalized with graffiti and now sits condemned by the city due to structural integrity. JOHN DILLS/Staff

The abandoned building in the City of Baldwin has been vandalized with graffiti and now sits condemned by the city due to structural integrity. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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Abandoned building still has potential

John Dills
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Nestled in the corner of Williams and Chatham Street in Baldwin is a building lost to time. The building is believed to have housed a manufacturing company producing textiles originally, but now sits littered with waste and graffiti. The land is currently owned by Norfolk Southern, a rail company.

Baldwin makes progress on K9

John Dills
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
The City of Baldwin’s recent addition of a K-9 unit in March has the police department looking forward to the unofficial police dog, Nikos, going on duty.
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Public meetings

News Staff
Friday, June 30, 2023
The following public meetings are scheduled from June 30 to July 6. Baldwin City Council 6:30 p.m. special called meeting Friday, June 30, at 155 Willingham Avenue. Baldwin City Council 6:30 p.m. regular meeting Wednesday, July 5, at 155 Willingham Avenue.
Dr. William McLean (right) has been serving Habersham County in orthopedics for 40 years. Left to right are the staff of Habersham Medical Center’s Ostomology group Miranda Scott, Tanya Presley, Dr. Bones, Judy Parker and Michelle Edwards. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Dr. William McLean (right) has been serving Habersham County in orthopedics for 40 years. Left to right are the staff of Habersham Medical Center’s Ostomology group Miranda Scott, Tanya Presley, Dr. Bones, Judy Parker and Michelle Edwards. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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Small town doc says goodbye

John Dills
Friday, June 30, 2023
Dr. William McLean retires today after serving and caring for the Habersham County community for 40 years. McLean, originally from Kingston, N.C., moved to Habersham soon after completing his residency working through extremely long shifts.