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Zac Baker has already visited prestigious colleges – such as MIT in November – even though he is only a freshman at the Habersham Ninth Grade Academy. ANGELIA BAKER/Submitted

Zac Baker has already visited prestigious colleges – such as MIT in November – even though he is only a freshman at the Habersham Ninth Grade Academy. ANGELIA BAKER/Submitted

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Anywhere and everywhere

Emma Marti
Friday, March 10, 2023
Habersham native Zac Baker is involved with almost anything and everything, and is only in the ninth grade. Growing up, Baker attended Demorest Elementary – where his mother Angelia works – and Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School.

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Demorest secures $81K grant for new radios

Matthew Osborne
Friday, March 10, 2023
Demorest scored a major grant this week, as Fire Chief Jonathan Knight landed an award for more than $81,000. The grant from FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters program totals $81,196.19 and will pay for all of the fire department’s radios when Habersham County’s new emergency system goes into place.

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Greene named regional STAR

Emma Marti
Friday, March 10, 2023
After receiving the highest SAT score at Tallulah Falls School, senior William “Trey” Greene has made history once again, as he has been named the Region 2 Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) Student, the first Regional STAR Student at...
Baldwin Assistant Police Chief Justin Ferguson and the newly-minted Nikos present to the Baldwin City Council on Tuesday night. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Baldwin Assistant Police Chief Justin Ferguson and the newly-minted Nikos present to the Baldwin City Council on Tuesday night. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Baldwin hopes to teach an old dog new tricks as K-9

John Dills
Friday, March 10, 2023
Baldwin City Council discussed at length Tuesday the possibility of adding a K-9 unit to their police public safety budget. The Feb. 22 edition of The Northeast Georgian ran an article about a lost dog that was nicknamed Shreck.
From left, Fire Chief Billy Joe Jenkins, Jr., Capt. Drake Meister, Capt. Dustin Henson, Capt. Lee Humphrys, Lt. Michael Hall, Lt. Matthew Williams, Lt. Chris Bruce, Division Chief/Fire Marshal Josh Hazle and Mayor John Borrow gather after the ceremony Tuesday. EMMA MARTI/Staff

From left, Fire Chief Billy Joe Jenkins, Jr., Capt. Drake Meister, Capt. Dustin Henson, Capt. Lee Humphrys, Lt. Michael Hall, Lt. Matthew Williams, Lt. Chris Bruce, Division Chief/Fire Marshal Josh Hazle and Mayor John Borrow gather after the ceremony Tuesday. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Cornelia Fire finally able to celebrate officers

Emma Marti
Friday, March 10, 2023
Family, friends and fellow firemen were dispatched to the Cornelia City Hall Tuesday evening to celebrate as seven firemen were promoted in rank. “During March of 2021, several members of the fire department were promoted to Operations Lieutenant.
North Habersham Middle School student Marley Gallman shakes hands with Rep. Victor Anderson during her day as his page. DENNIS GALLMAN/Submitted

North Habersham Middle School student Marley Gallman shakes hands with Rep. Victor Anderson during her day as his page. DENNIS GALLMAN/Submitted

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Habersham student gets her day under the Dome

John Dills
Friday, March 10, 2023
Not every kid is interested in politics, but Marley Gallman just can’t spend enough time under Georgia’s Golden Dome. At the young age of 13, Marley has already got to experience being a supporter of state government by being a page.
Habersham County Resource Officer Evaleez Gonzalez gets a hug from a student at Fairview Elementary School on Tuesday morning. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Habersham County Resource Officer Evaleez Gonzalez gets a hug from a student at Fairview Elementary School on Tuesday morning. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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‘I’m here to help everybody’

John Dills
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Entering Fairview or Cornelia Elementary School, you have the chance to meet one of Habersham County’s most beloved school resource officers.

‘Golden Jubilee’ set for Saturday

Emma Marti
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Habersham County Historical Society is excited to celebrate the society’s Golden Jubilee on Saturday, March 11. With activities spanning from a showcase of historical artifacts to various performances throughout the day, the event planners hope to showcase the county’s rich heritage.
Clarkesville Project Manager Joe Deputy addresses the Mayor and Council on progress being made in his department. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Clarkesville Project Manager Joe Deputy addresses the Mayor and Council on progress being made in his department. EMMA MARTI/Staff

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Clarkesville stands firm on apartment request

Emma Marti
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Much like the February meeting, a hot topic at Clarkesville City Council’s meeting Monday was the issue of housing in the city. The Bowersox Investment Group, after getting approval to build the Ellison Park apartments in January, requested a variance in the amount of apartments from 68 to 84.