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The entrance to the trail has posted warnings about its still precarious nature. The trail for now is labeled as difficult due to missing bridges and unstable footing in some areas. Prior to the damage, it was considered intermediate. JENNIFER RAMSAY/Staff

The entrance to the trail has posted warnings about its still precarious nature. The trail for now is labeled as difficult due to missing bridges and unstable footing in some areas. Prior to the damage, it was considered intermediate. JENNIFER RAMSAY/Staff

Panther Creek back on track

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Panther Creek Recreation Area and Falls Trail is back in business after a nearly two-year closure.
A large group of residents attend Monday’s millage rate hearing at Habersham County Courthouse. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

A large group of residents attend Monday’s millage rate hearing at Habersham County Courthouse. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Residents unsettled with potential tax increase

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Habersham County leaders were on the hotseat Monday night as they tried to explain the potential 1 mill tax hike that will be voted on next week to residents who came to express their dismay.

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Chop shop suspect arrested

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
A man sought by law enforcement in three counties was apprehended by Gwinnett County Police. Henry Parker Whitley, 30, of Lawrenceville was captured after three weeks on the run at a car dealership at the Mall of Georgia.
Habersham County may finally find some direction on what to do with the old courthouse in the near future.

Habersham County may finally find some direction on what to do with the old courthouse in the near future.

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Development Authority set to take bids on old courthouse

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
The Habersham County Development Authority will consider an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Habersham County to facilitate the sale of the old courthouse property. The Development Authority’s next meeting is 3:30 p.m.
Brittany Taylor, associate attorney with Hunt and Taylor Law Group, Justin Schapansky, Amanda Rostin and Phil Eberly Lead Edge Design, Airport Manager Will Regan and County Manager Alicia Vaughn discuss airport affairs at a Monday meeting. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Brittany Taylor, associate attorney with Hunt and Taylor Law Group, Justin Schapansky, Amanda Rostin and Phil Eberly Lead Edge Design, Airport Manager Will Regan and County Manager Alicia Vaughn discuss airport affairs at a Monday meeting. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Airport flight school finally approved

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Longtime airport tenant Michelle Curcio has finally been approved by the Habersham County Airport Commission for commercial use of airport facilities to operate a flight instruction school, pending approval by the county.

Arrest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at the Habersham County Detention Center for July 6-11, 2022. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.
Residents Dennis Burkhalter and Jimmy Dean discuss the issue of a proposed Roads & Bridges SPLOST at Tuesday’s town hall. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Residents Dennis Burkhalter and Jimmy Dean discuss the issue of a proposed Roads & Bridges SPLOST at Tuesday’s town hall. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Community chats about Roads & Bridges SPLOST

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
A town hall was held at the Community House Tuesday as county officials spent just under an hour engaging residents with varying perspectives of the proposed 1 cent sales tax.