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Habersham Central Band of Blue marched behind flag bearers (from left) Sid Turner, Larry Whitfield and David Burton from the Sons of the American Revolution. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham Central Band of Blue marched behind flag bearers (from left) Sid Turner, Larry Whitfield and David Burton from the Sons of the American Revolution. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Fabulous Glorious Fourth

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
The fun was coming from everywhere, decked out in red, white and blue on Monday in Demorest, where the Glorious Fourth was back in its element to celebrate the nation’s 246th birthday.
Marcia Hamil works on a custom flower arrangement in her new workspace behind her home in Clarkesville as she continues to build her business with hopes of one day having a brick-and-mortar location. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Marcia Hamil works on a custom flower arrangement in her new workspace behind her home in Clarkesville as she continues to build her business with hopes of one day having a brick-and-mortar location. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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Inspiration blooms into a business

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Removing thorns from a white rose, which she will meticulously place in a vase for a new arrangement, Marcia Hamil recalls always wanting her own business. After discovering a love for fresh florals, she now finds herself the owner of Refined Floral Co.

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County taxes set to increase one mill

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Habersham County residents have been getting their tax bills in the mail over recent weeks, but anyone dismayed with a potential increase has not even seen all of the news just yet. The county is proposing a one mill increase in the tax rate to 12.

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Driver charged in fatal crash

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
A Stephens County man was arrested on a charge of vehicular homicide after causing the death of a Clarkesville man when he fell asleep at the wheel on the highway in June.
Steel frames of developer Don Higgins’ spec building have been erected on Lot 8 in the Airport Industrial Park – a potential high revenue source for Baldwin in the coming years. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Steel frames of developer Don Higgins’ spec building have been erected on Lot 8 in the Airport Industrial Park – a potential high revenue source for Baldwin in the coming years. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Baldwin makes final cuts to 2022-23 budget

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Baldwin City Council proceeded with formal adoption of a balanced 2023 budget at a special called meeting Friday by unanimous vote. The final approval comes after several months of discussion by council members seeking to slash a deficit of more than $500,000.
Clarkesville is close to celebrating its 200th anniversary. CLARKESVILLE HISTORY FACEBOOK PAGE/Submitted

Clarkesville is close to celebrating its 200th anniversary. CLARKESVILLE HISTORY FACEBOOK PAGE/Submitted

Clarkesville begins preparations for 200th anniversary next year

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
It’s time to make plans to commemorate 200 years since the establishment of the village of Clarkesville on Dec. 10, 1823. A committee is forming now to lead the yearlong celebration in 2023.
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Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Thrift store sale: CommUnityThrift Store, on Green Street in downtown Clarkesville ,will have a sale through Saturday, July 9. All $2 clothes will be $1. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday.
From left are Kevin McGrath (Sautee Nacoochee Community Association Board Member), John Luhn (former SNCA Interim Executive Director) and Meghan Gerig (Folk Pottery Museum Director). MEL WHITEHEAD/Submitted

From left are Kevin McGrath (Sautee Nacoochee Community Association Board Member), John Luhn (former SNCA Interim Executive Director) and Meghan Gerig (Folk Pottery Museum Director). MEL WHITEHEAD/Submitted

Sautee gains two Blue Star museums

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
The Sautee Nacoochee Community Association announced this week that the Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia and the Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center are now Blue Star Museums.

Arrest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at the Habersham County Detention Center for June 29-July 5, 2022. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.