Baldwin reappoints officials
Brian Wellmeier
The City of Baldwin voted unanimously at Monday’s regular meeting to reappoint a familiar list of names to some of the city’s highest positions.
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Local
Tyler Harper, Georgia State Senator for District 7 and Republican nominee for state agriculture commissioner, speaks with Ricky, Clint and Melinda James of Osage, as well as Rabun County Sheriff Chad Nichols and Georgia State Sen. Bo Hatchett of District 50. MEGAN BROOME/The Clayton Tribune
Ag commissioner candidate visits area
News Staff
Tyler Harper, Georgia State Senator for District 7 and Republican nominee for state agriculture commissioner, recently came to Rabun County and visited Osage Farms to talk about the importance of farming and discussed the struggles of farmers today.
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
News Staff
Men’s Bible Study: The men’s Bible Study at Clarkesville Baptist Church will continue on Tuesday, July 26, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Family Life Center. These sessions will be a continuation of the book “The Mulligan: A Parable of Second Chances.
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
JAKE MCGAHEE/Submitted
Scouts branch out at summer camp
News Staff
Scout Troop 5 of Clarkesville and Troop 24 of Cornelia attended summer camp at Camp Old Indian, located in Travelers Rest, S.C., from June 26 to July 2.
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Wyatt Espalin, a native of Hiawassee, will play this weekend at the Sautee Nacoochee Center. SAUTEE NACOOCHEE CENTER/Submitted
Espalin to perform Saturday in Sautee
News Staff
Wyatt Espalin will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 16, on the outdoor stage and lawn as part of the Sautee Summer Music Fest.
With the Ocoee River in East Tennessee as the backdrop, and North Georgia on the horizon, Wyatt Espalin’s debut album, The Pardon (2013), was born.
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Learning to Lead Academy graduates (from left) are Matthew Mashburn; Mallory Hicks; Michelle Oglesby, coordinator; Michelle Likins, coordinator; Kelly Smith; (back left to right) Samantha Marchant; Buddy Raper; Carrie Rodriguez; Stacie Bohannon; and Christy Bivins, coordinator; (not pictured) Kimberly Alley; Charles Hill; and Tiffany Scroggs. AMY HULSEY/Submitted
North Ga. Tech graduates first Learning to Lead Academy
News Staff
North Georgia Technical College recently held a graduation ceremony celebrating the inaugural class of the Learning to Lead (L2L) Academy, led by NGTC Deans of Academic Affairs Christy Bivins, Michelle Likins and Michelle Oglesby.
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
One of the teams from last year's Habitat Women Build inspect lumber before beginning work. NANETTE BAUGHMAN/Submitted
'I've seen the impact'
Rowan Edmonds
The Women Build takes place every year and is only growing, helping encourage women to get out and learn a new skill set in an industry dominated by men.
Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia's Women Build will take place July 16-23 from 8 a.m. to noon.
Friday, July 8, 2022
The Elberton Star releases The Georgia Guidestones special edition
The Elberton Star releases The Georgia Guidestones special edition
News Staff
The Elberton Star has released a special edition surrounding the recent bombing and demolition of the Georgia Guidestones. The edition includes a history of the monument, historical and submitted photos as well as other news stories and community reactions.
Friday, July 8, 2022
Madi Nix looks after a kitten at the Habersham Animal Shelter. About 210 animals were brought to the shelter last month. The staff does everything they can to find home for pets, such as fostering them or sending them to other shelters with more room.
Running out of space
Rowan Edmonds
The Habersham Animal Shelter is running dangerously low on space for cats and dogs. There are a lot of animals up for adoption, but there's a severe backlog on spaying and neutering cats right now, so getting them out to homes is taking a pause.
Friday, July 8, 2022
An unpermitted road off Seldom Rest Lane leading to what could’ve been the site of a glamping resort. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff
Proposed glamping site scrapped amid controversy
Brian Wellmeier
A potential developer with a record of financial crimes has failed in the venture of bringing the trend of glamor camping to Habersham County.
Friday, July 8, 2022