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April Jones pins her husband Chris Jones with the new rank of Baldwin Police Chief. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

April Jones pins her husband Chris Jones with the new rank of Baldwin Police Chief. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Baldwin talks taxes, swears in new chief

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, September 9, 2022
City of Baldwin officials heard the concerns of a second resident at Tuesday’s public hearing over the millage rate, which council will likely vote to increase next Monday.
Cornelia Police officers assess the crime scene in the parking lot of the United Community Bank on U.S. 441. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Cornelia Police officers assess the crime scene in the parking lot of the United Community Bank on U.S. 441. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Truck theft leads to gunfire in Cornelia

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
A man wanted for allegedly stealing a truck and pulling a gun on the owner was arrested Sunday afternoon, a day after bullets flew in Cornelia in broad daylight.
Honorees included (from left) Daniel Vanderstelt, Barry Church, Rob Wallace, Connie Barrow, Bill McAllister, Michael Dale, James Marach, Charlie Potter (seated), Jim Morgan, Clarence G. Mason, and Mack Key. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Honorees included (from left) Daniel Vanderstelt, Barry Church, Rob Wallace, Connie Barrow, Bill McAllister, Michael Dale, James Marach, Charlie Potter (seated), Jim Morgan, Clarence G. Mason, and Mack Key. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Quilts of Valor

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Grant-Reeves VFW Post 7720 presented 11 Quilts of Valor at Saturday’s Veterans Jamboree at their headquarters in Cornelia.

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Attorney: Piedmont faculty should unionize

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Members of Piedmont University’s Board of Trustees have been named in a new federal lawsuit for their alleged participation in criminal conduct and violations of federal law in the obstruction of due course of justice.
Brooke Whitmire is the new Habersham County Recreation Director. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Brooke Whitmire is the new Habersham County Recreation Director. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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New rec director hopes to take department further

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
A self-proclaimed “rec kid,” Brooke Whitmire is two weeks into her new role as the director of the Habersham County Parks and Recreation Department and hopes to continue to create a space like the one she had growing up.
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Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Blood drive: Farm Bureau Insurance will host a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 7, at 3395 Camp Creek Road in Mt. Airy. Appointments can be made online but walk-ins are welcome.
Co-Directors Lynne Warren (left) and LeAnne Challenger will bring the Addams Family to life at Habersham Community Theater in October. CARSON SPRINKLE/Submitted

Co-Directors Lynne Warren (left) and LeAnne Challenger will bring the Addams Family to life at Habersham Community Theater in October. CARSON SPRINKLE/Submitted

Directors ready to get creepy, kooky

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Habersham Community Theater will open its 2022-2023 season with the delightfully spooky musical comedy, “The Addams Family.”

Arrest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at the Habersham County Detention Center for Aug. 31 to Sept. 6, 2022. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.