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Russell Gregory speaks with Cornelia Firefighter Drake Meister prior to being transported for injuries he says he sustained due to lack of care over the weekend. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Russell Gregory speaks with Cornelia Firefighter Drake Meister prior to being transported for injuries he says he sustained due to lack of care over the weekend. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Local man claims probation officer forced his nurse to abandon him

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
A Cornelia man paralyzed from the neck down says he felt his rights were violated after Habersham County Probation Officer Anita Dorsey removed his personal care assistant from his apartment at Peaks of Cornelia without apparent jurisdiction.

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Domestic charge costs deputy his job

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Habersham County Sheriff’s Office dismissed Deputy Ryan Kelley after he was charged in a domestic incident in Stephens County. On Aug. 5, the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of the incident, according to a release by Col. Murray Kogod of the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office.
Baldwin Police Chief Jeff Branyon addresses council for what’s likely to be one of the final times before his departure Aug. 31. BRIAN WELLMEIER/ Staff

Baldwin Police Chief Jeff Branyon addresses council for what’s likely to be one of the final times before his departure Aug. 31. BRIAN WELLMEIER/ Staff

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Baldwin approves variances for liquor store, townhouses

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Baldwin City Council has granted a variance request for parking and stormwater standards at a regular meeting Monday.

Arrest report

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at the Habersham County Detention Center for Aug. 10-15, 2022. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.
Dancing with the Stars for Hope brings together folks from all walks of the community. Here, the whole group takes a minute to strike a pose in between numbers.

Dancing with the Stars for Hope brings together folks from all walks of the community. Here, the whole group takes a minute to strike a pose in between numbers.

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News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Photos courtesy of John Martin, Melissa Elzey and Gary Elzey
Eleven members of the Class of 2022 earned the distinctive AP Capstone Diploma, representing 100 percent of the students striving for this exceptional achievement.

Eleven members of the Class of 2022 earned the distinctive AP Capstone Diploma, representing 100 percent of the students striving for this exceptional achievement.

Habersham students excel on Advanced Placement exams

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Habersham Central students have again been recognized by the College Board for outstanding performance on Advanced Placement (AP) Exams. For the 2021-22 academic year, Habersham County Schools offered 18 AP courses – 14 face-to-face and 4 through Georgia Virtual School.
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Community calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Revival ends Thursday: The revival at Amy’s Creek Baptist Church in Clarkesville runs through Thursday night, Aug. 18. Services begin at 7 p.m. each night. The Rev. Chris Cornet, the Rev. Terry Poole, and the Rev. Steve Ware are guest speakers. Everyone is welcome.
Naomi Wooten Huggins of Batesville will turn 100 on Thursday, Aug. 18. KELSIE MAYES/Submitted

Naomi Wooten Huggins of Batesville will turn 100 on Thursday, Aug. 18. KELSIE MAYES/Submitted

Batesville woman turns 100

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Naomi Wooten Huggins will celebrate her 100th birthday on Thursday. Huggins was born and raised in Batesville, where she currently lives. She has a love for the outdoors and calls herself a “tomboy that never grew up.”