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Habersham Central’s king and queen Eddie Jenkins and Haley Vieira finally celebrated together after the Raiders knocked off Apalachee. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s king and queen Eddie Jenkins and Haley Vieira finally celebrated together after the Raiders knocked off Apalachee. TOM ASKEW/Special

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A royal night for Raiders

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Habersham Central crowned Haley Vieira its new queen Friday night at their homecoming game. There was an eruption of cheers when Vieira’s name was called. She walked out with her father, who couldn’t hold back the tears when she won.

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Sheriff battles office leaks, victim’s son

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Sheriff Joey Terrell is fighting a two-front war as the investigation of Deborrah Collier’s death enters its eighth week. One on hand, he is trying to plug leaks in his office that have been disseminating unofficial information to specific media outlets.

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Baldwin’s new higher water rates take hold

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
• First in a series. With a hike in water rates approved by Baldwin City Council in late May now in full effect, officials feel confident its water and sewer infrastructure is where it should be to sustain its operation and endure long-term growth expected to reach the city in the coming years.
Marijauna and meth were among the drugs found during a probation check in Alto on Friday. HABERSHAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE/Submitted

Marijauna and meth were among the drugs found during a probation check in Alto on Friday. HABERSHAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE/Submitted

Multiple drugs found on probation check

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
A man undergoing a routine probation check ended up arrested on multiple drug charges Friday. Habersham County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators responded to an Alto home in reference to a request for assistance by the probation office.
Members of Clarkesville Boy Scouts Troop 5 (right) give candy to the English family (left). ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Members of Clarkesville Boy Scouts Troop 5 (right) give candy to the English family (left). ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Fire on the Mountain

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Fire on the Mountain made its debut Saturday as a new festival in Cornelia honoring first responders from emergency, fire and law enforcement. The event included a parade and plenty of fun for all ages.
LORI GARY/Submitted

LORI GARY/Submitted

Who's your homecoming queen to be?

News Staff
Friday, October 28, 2022
Tonight is homecoming at Habersham Central, and there are five senior candidates to be crowned Homecoming Queen. Candidates are (from left) Jamie Gant, Emily Pahuamba, Jimena Aguilar, Haley Vieira and Ryalie Acker.
Angie Turk is a paramedic for Habersham County Emergency Services. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/CNI News Service

Angie Turk is a paramedic for Habersham County Emergency Services. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/CNI News Service

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Winning the battle, then helping others do the same

News Staff
Friday, October 28, 2022
There were a lot of different side effects from breast cancer treatment that Angie Turk experienced and continues to have 12 years later. Now, she’s starting to share those experiences to help others.
Olivia Whitfield, Administrative Assistant at Habersham County Animal Care and Control, cuddles Redman, a favorite of many at the rescue. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Olivia Whitfield, Administrative Assistant at Habersham County Animal Care and Control, cuddles Redman, a favorite of many at the rescue. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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Animal shelter doing all it can for furry friends

John Dills
Friday, October 28, 2022
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.
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 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

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Baldwin set to lease new police fleet

John Dills
Friday, October 28, 2022
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.