High school locks down for ‘altered’ student
Matthew Osborne
Habersham Central went on brief lockdown Thursday to deal with a student who appeared to be “under the influence.”
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Friday, October 28, 2022
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Olivia Whitfield, Administrative Assistant at Habersham County Animal Care and Control, cuddles Redman, a favorite of many at the rescue. JOHN DILLS/Staff
Animal shelter doing all it can for furry friends
John Dills
Habersham County Animal Shelter is experiencing an overflow of animals coming into their care. This has led to compatible animals or a bonded pair being put into the same housing and the shelter having to refer anyone bringing an animal to look for a suitable home before drop-off.
Friday, October 28, 2022
Baldwin is preparing to replace its police fleet through a leasing program to save the city money over the life of the fleet. JOHN DILLS/Staff
Baldwin set to lease new police fleet
John Dills
The City of Baldwin approved a plan Monday to lease a new set of police cruisers.
Six Chevrolet Tahoes will take the place of worn-down police vehicles.
Friday, October 28, 2022
Members of Tallulah Falls School’s Pit Vipers are shown with Seven-time World BBQ Champion Melissa Cookston (middle). Team members include (from left) Matthew Wolfe, Jake Owensby, Jackson Carlan, Teyrk Tilley, Merrick Carnes, Marc Crotta and Brooke Hayes. SASSY HAYES/Submitted
Pit Vipers bring home another title
John Dills
Memphis was the location of the stiffest competition yet for the Tallulah Falls School Pit Vipers barbecue competition teams, but they still came home with a championship.
Seven-time World BBQ Champion Melissa Cookston hosted the World Jr. BBQ Championships on Oct.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Habersham EMC journeyman team of Tucker Dyer, Dillon Welborn, and Robert Morris compete in an event at the International Lineman’s Rodeo. SUBMITTED
Best in the world when trouble’s on the line
Kimberly Brown
When the power goes out, utility line workers are first to the scene and work long, hard hours to restore electricity. Doing that requires skill, dedication and training.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Investigators expect Collier’s death solved soon
Matthew Osborne
Habersham County Sheriff’s investigators have been working for six weeks to find the truth about the death of Deborrah Collier, and they are closing in on a solution to the case.
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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Political signs are everywhere as early voting enters its second week. The election concludes on Nov. 8. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff
Early voting starts at record pace
John Dills
Habersham County has seen a big turnout for early voting, as 4,859 people had already placed their vote either by mail, in person or electronically in the first week it was open.
Across the state, more than 758,000 voters ran to the polls in the opening week of early voting.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Horton exits as Chamber president
Matthew Osborne
Mary Beth Horton resigned this week as president of the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce after serving in that role for four years.
Horton has been a major part of community events since then, making her presence known at nearly every big happening in Habersham County during that time.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Joy Burrell and Helen Dove get off the Habersham County Senior Center’s new transit bus with a smile. JOHN DILLS/Staff
Seniors enjoying their new ride
John Dills
Habersham County Senior Center recently upgraded its transportation after a worn-down engine gave out.
The senior center, a place where Habersham County locals over the age of 60 can come together, has raised enough money with the help of their community to purchase a bus.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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Mushroom workshop set: Creating A Shiitake Mushroom Log will be the topic of a hands-on, outdoor event on Friday, Oct. 28 sponsored by the Headwaters Master Gardener volunteer group.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022