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Terrell Miller of The Blue Room Boys plays the piano. (Callie Cueva/Staff)

Terrell Miller of The Blue Room Boys plays the piano. (Callie Cueva/Staff)

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All that jazz

News Staff
Friday, April 24, 2026
By Callie CuevaWith the daily emergence of new contemporary genres and musical trends, two teens are working to reintroduce jazz to a new generation.Habersham Central High School junior Terrell Miller and senior Issac McDougal have formed The Blue Room Boys, a duo dedicated to reviving classic jazz.
(File photo)

(File photo)

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Baldwin looks at water project neglect

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Friday, April 24, 2026
By Hannah CaudellTo kick off the second day of Baldwin’s retreat, City Engineer Fletcher Holliday made reference to Doug Griffith and Kelly Clemmer’s book, 13 Ways to Kill a Community. The number one reason a community could fall apart, he said?
Habersham County Planning Director Mike Beecham showed examples of zoning changes during the Habersham County Board of Commissioners work session Monday night. (Submitted)

Habersham County Planning Director Mike Beecham showed examples of zoning changes during the Habersham County Board of Commissioners work session Monday night. (Submitted)

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Ordinance needs more input, work

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
By Samantha SinclairThe zoning map for the Unified Development Ordinance remains a work in progress.Habersham County Planning Director Mike Beecham told county commissioners Monday night that his department is fixing zoning discrepancies, but also needed guidance on whether some properties should...
Habersham County Schools could be impacted by the upcoming Unified Development Ordinance. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

Habersham County Schools could be impacted by the upcoming Unified Development Ordinance. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

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School system could see impact

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
By Zach TaylorHabersham County school populations are growing rapidly.However, Superintendent Patrick Franklin said that the new Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) could be a positive for the school system, as it intends to manage growth within the county.The UDO will replace the Comprehensive...
Andrea Harper and Shelley Tullis

Andrea Harper and Shelley Tullis

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Two vie for District 2 seat

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
By Samantha SinclairThe Habersham County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat has two familiar faces running for the position held by Dustin Mealor. Andrea Harper, who previously served on the county commission is facing Shelley Tullis in the Republican Primary. Mealor decided not to run again.

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Staffing dominates Baldwin retreat

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
By Hannah CaudellDuring the first day of Baldwin’s spring retreat, one thing was at the top of everyone’s wish list: adequate staffing.The past few months have particularly hit the city hard with multiple resignations and staffing issues in the police department and city hall.
(Landen Todd/Staff)

(Landen Todd/Staff)

Olympic joy

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Special Olympics were held at Habersham Central High School Friday with athletes from all over the county gathering to participate in events. Above, Alejandro Hernandez Lopez proudly carries the torch as Anton Golden follows him on the track.
Habersham County Public Works continues to remove debris from winter storms. (Habersham County/Submitted)

Habersham County Public Works continues to remove debris from winter storms. (Habersham County/Submitted)

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County OKs debris removal help

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
By Samantha SinclairThe county is getting help in cleaning up debris still remaining from winter storms.The Habersham County Board of Commissioners approved a contract not to exceed $66,000 with Yellowstone Landscape for debris removal in Zones 1 and 3 — the northernmost part of the county and the...
Former Georgia Bulldogs football star and NFL wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell visited Habersham County’s second graders on Tuesday to share his children’s book, The Magician’s Hat, with students. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

Former Georgia Bulldogs football star and NFL wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell visited Habersham County’s second graders on Tuesday to share his children’s book, The Magician’s Hat, with students. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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Mitchell shares the magic of reading

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Friday, April 17, 2026
By Hannah CaudellOne day, when a younger Malcolm Mitchell came home from a bad day at school, his mother grabbed three things from the kitchen: a carrot, an egg, and coffee beans.