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Rena Thompson of Demorest looks at the sample ballots posted on the window of the Habersham County Elections and Voter Registration Office before heading in to vote Monday morning. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

Rena Thompson of Demorest looks at the sample ballots posted on the window of the Habersham County Elections and Voter Registration Office before heading in to vote Monday morning. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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Early voting for primaries starts

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
By Samantha SinclairEarly voting for the May 19 primaries started Monday morning, with six people trickling in to vote within the first hour, according to Poll Manager Stephanie Martin.Charles Tench was one of those people.“I just like to get it behind me,” Tench said.
Bill Miles

Bill Miles

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Miles returns as VFW commander

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
By Zach TaylorOn June 13, State Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Commander Bill Miles will be stepping into the past commander role, but assuming a role all too familiar at the same moment.Miles was elected as VFW Post 7720 Commander for another term at the meeting on April 20, 2026, in a 33-11...
Vicky Frankum and Georgia Foothills United Way President and CEO Shelby Ward smile for a photo after the organization honored Frankum with an award for her time serving as the United Way secretary and board member for seven years. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

Vicky Frankum and Georgia Foothills United Way President and CEO Shelby Ward smile for a photo after the organization honored Frankum with an award for her time serving as the United Way secretary and board member for seven years. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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Local United Way celebrates supporters

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
By Hannah CaudellIn 2025, Georgia Foothills United Way was able to make an impact on nonprofit agencies across Habersham County, and thus on the community as a whole.
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Flying in for a bite

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Aviation Explorers hosted its Pancake Breakfast Fly-In at the Habersham County Airport on Saturday morning. Proceeds from the event will go to fund field trips for the Aviation Explorers, a program that helps get kids involved in all things aviation.
Justin Ferguson

Justin Ferguson

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GBI investigates former assistant chief

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
By Hannah CaudellFormer Baldwin assistant police chief Justin Ferguson was charged with theft by taking and violation of oath of office, and was booked into the Habersham County Detention Center on the morning of April 24. He was released on a $4,000 bond.
Family Resource Center of Northeast Georgia

Family Resource Center of Northeast Georgia

Invested and Committed: Family Resource Center

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Every child deserves a childhood filled with joy, safety, and possibility. Every family, no matter where they are or what they are facing, deserves to have someone on their side.
Rep. Chris Erwin, Rep. Victor Anderson and Sen. Bo Hatchett answer questions about the legislative session during Partnership Habersham and Habersham Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Legislative Breakfast Wednesday morning. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

Rep. Chris Erwin, Rep. Victor Anderson and Sen. Bo Hatchett answer questions about the legislative session during Partnership Habersham and Habersham Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Legislative Breakfast Wednesday morning. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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Legislators talk economic measures at breakfast

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Friday, April 24, 2026
By Samantha SinclairAn effort to improve literacy in the state may be the most impactful piece of legislation making its way to the governor’s desk.Local legislators highlighted the bill often during a breakfast with local business leaders Wednesday morning.The Legislative Breakfast was hosted by...
Election 2026

Election 2026

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Early voting starts Monday

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Friday, April 24, 2026
By Samantha SinclairEarly voting for the May 19 General Primary Election starts Monday.Voting starts at 8 a.m. at the Habersham County Elections and Voter Registration Office only.
Adrian Machuca

Adrian Machuca

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GBI arrests Mt. Airy man

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Friday, April 24, 2026
By Hannah CaudellThe Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested another Habersham County man for child sexual exploitation charges.Adrian Machuca, 26, of Mt. Airy was arrested on Tuesday for two counts of sexual exploitation of children.