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Baldwin still at odds with county leadership

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The City of Baldwin has elected not to officially engage in ongoing talks over development standards between Habersham County and other municipalities, contradicting a prior pledge to do so at a January joint meeting.
Currahee Practical Nursing students pictured are (front left to right): Madelyne Simpson; Raneshia Brown; Tamara Gober; Jenna Isbell; Angel Beck; Lauren Isbell; (back left to right) Jessica Bray; Jessica Rider; Alisha Colbert; Alexis Castaneda; Kaitlyn Clark; Allyson Carroll; Gracyn Stewart; Cassandra Isom; Tammy Long; Ashley Warden; Angela Merritt; and Darlene Williams. AMY HULSEY/Submitted

Currahee Practical Nursing students pictured are (front left to right): Madelyne Simpson; Raneshia Brown; Tamara Gober; Jenna Isbell; Angel Beck; Lauren Isbell; (back left to right) Jessica Bray; Jessica Rider; Alisha Colbert; Alexis Castaneda; Kaitlyn Clark; Allyson Carroll; Gracyn Stewart; Cassandra Isom; Tammy Long; Ashley Warden; Angela Merritt; and Darlene Williams. AMY HULSEY/Submitted

North Georgia Tech practical nursing students receive pins

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
North Georgia Technical College’s Practical Nursing students from the Currahee campus recently received their pins in a private graduation ceremony at the college. Pinning ceremonies are a traditional nursing practice that honors students prior to beginning their careers in healthcare.

Arrest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at the Habersham County Detention Center for Aug. 3 to Aug. 8, 2022. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.

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Speed cameras crank up at Tallulah Falls school zone

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The Tallulah Falls Police Department will begin an Automated Traffic Enforcement Speed Device program at schools throughout the city to increase safety for students, parents, teachers, and anyone else traveling through the school zones.
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Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Homecoming celebration: Rock Springs Baptist Church located at 747 Rock Springs Road in Lula will be celebrating its 125th Homecoming Anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 14.
Whilst performing the song ‘Fancy Dress,’ Janet Van De Graaf, played by Emerald Patterson, poses for the Man in Chair to continue with the story. Habersham Community Theater put on the show Thursday through Sunday. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Whilst performing the song ‘Fancy Dress,’ Janet Van De Graaf, played by Emerald Patterson, poses for the Man in Chair to continue with the story. Habersham Community Theater put on the show Thursday through Sunday. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Drowsy Chaperone delights

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
From left, Allie Church, Abbey Donaldson and Emma Forster are looking for big senior years for Habersham Central.

From left, Allie Church, Abbey Donaldson and Emma Forster are looking for big senior years for Habersham Central.

Lady Raider teams open season Tuesday

News Staff
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Habersham Central's volleyball team won its opening match Tuesday night, beating Lakeview in straight sets, 25-17, 25-19, 25-7.    The Lady Raider softball team made a late rally against Franklin County but fell 6-3 in their opener at home.