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Public meetings

News Staff
Friday, December 9, 2022
The following public meetings are scheduled from Dec. 9-15.  Habersham County Board of Education 6 p.m. regular meeting, Monday, Dec. 12, at the board meeting room, 132 Stanford Mill Road in Clarkesville. Baldwin City Council 6:30 p.m. regular meeting, Monday, Dec. 12, at 155 Willingham Avenue.
The Sophisticated Santa, also known as Bob Williams, stands in a traditional Santa pose, complete with pipe and “Merry Christmas” sign. Williams, who lives in Cornelia, uses proceeds from his Santa appearances to fund his “Shop Santa’s Garage,” where families who need them can get Christmas decorations, including trees, ornaments and stocking stuffers at no charge. KIMBERLY BROWN/Staff

The Sophisticated Santa, also known as Bob Williams, stands in a traditional Santa pose, complete with pipe and “Merry Christmas” sign. Williams, who lives in Cornelia, uses proceeds from his Santa appearances to fund his “Shop Santa’s Garage,” where families who need them can get Christmas decorations, including trees, ornaments and stocking stuffers at no charge. KIMBERLY BROWN/Staff

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True Christmas spirit

Kimberly Brown
Friday, December 9, 2022
Santa Claus is known throughout the world as a loving, giving “jolly old elf.”
Aircraft at the Habersham County Airport will have new homes after the construction of 20 new hangars are finished. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Aircraft at the Habersham County Airport will have new homes after the construction of 20 new hangars are finished. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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Airport spending heads for wild blue yonder

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 9, 2022
Members of the Habersham County Airport Commission informed county leaders this week that they were not apprised of the final documents for the T-hangar project before the Board of Commissioners approved them, despite claims by county personnel to the contrary.
A Georgia State Patrol Honor Guard plays while the family and friends of Edgar Flores enter the Baldwin city park. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

A Georgia State Patrol Honor Guard plays while the family and friends of Edgar Flores enter the Baldwin city park. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Baldwin honors fallen officer

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 9, 2022
A fallen police officer will have a permanent monument in the City of Baldwin after his death in the line of duty in 2018. Baldwin honored native son Officer Edgar Flores on Tuesday night after the annual Habersham County Christmas parade.
Noah Hamil, the new Main Street Manager for Cornelia, makes a connection as he gets started in his new position. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Noah Hamil, the new Main Street Manager for Cornelia, makes a connection as he gets started in his new position. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Cornelia’s new Main Street manager hits ground running

John Dills
Friday, December 9, 2022
Noah Hamil was hired as the new Cornelia Main Street Manager this week. Hamil replaces Lindsey Fitzgerald, who left the position earlier this year. The Main Street Manager is responsible for organizing city events like Christmas in Cornelia, which is set for 4 p.m. Saturday.
The Dove of Peace dance is part of the Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet, which returns to Atlanta after a pandemic hiatus. MANON MIRABELLI/Submitted

The Dove of Peace dance is part of the Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet, which returns to Atlanta after a pandemic hiatus. MANON MIRABELLI/Submitted

Magical Christmas Ballet returns to Atlanta

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The splendor of the most unique traveling Nutcracker production returns to cities across the United States for its 30th anniversary tour when “NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet” triumphantly brings its holiday tradition back to the stage at Atlanta’s Fox Theater at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23.

New church looking to grow

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
A new church in Clarkesville is hoping to make an impact in the local community. Latter Rains Congregational Holiness Church began offering services in June of this year.

Alto Police Chief earns new certification

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Alto Police Chief Josh Ivey has graduated from Northwestern University Center for Public Safety. Ivey graduated from the School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) at Northwestern University.
Brad Coppedge (left) was sworn into his Post 2 seat on Clarkesville City Council by Mayor Barrie Aycock. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Brad Coppedge (left) was sworn into his Post 2 seat on Clarkesville City Council by Mayor Barrie Aycock. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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Clarkesville gets its new councilman

John Dills
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Clarkesville Mayor Barrie Aycock, swore Brad Coppedge into his newly elected position as City Council Member on Monday. Coppedge was sworn in at the beginning of the council work session after his Post 2 election.