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Weston Carroll gets ready to start his school journey Wednesday from the very beginning at Clarkesville Elementary. The first day of school is today. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Weston Carroll gets ready to start his school journey Wednesday from the very beginning at Clarkesville Elementary. The first day of school is today. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Time to ring the bell

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Friday, August 5, 2022
The Habersham County School district is looking forward to the 2022-2023 school year with optimism as they enter it with the same mission as the past 11 years – “Success for All Students.”
Industrial Boulevard is one of the locations containing undervalued commercial structures within Habersham county. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Industrial Boulevard is one of the locations containing undervalued commercial structures within Habersham county. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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County not alone with undervalued properties

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, August 5, 2022
• Last in a two-part series. Disparities between property values and much higher sales figures of commercial lots has aimed an unfavorable spotlight on the Habersham County Tax Assessor’s Office and its methods for evaluating property.
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United Way kicks off year Saturday

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 5, 2022
The United Way is hosting a kickoff event Saturday in Cornelia to let folks know what they are all about. The fun runs from noon to 9 p.m. downtown and includes all kinds of fun, starting with an axe throwing competition, for which the $30 entry fee goes to United Way.
Cornelia Mayor John Borrow consults City Manager Dee Anderson and City Attorney Steve Campbell across the room Tuesday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Cornelia Mayor John Borrow consults City Manager Dee Anderson and City Attorney Steve Campbell across the room Tuesday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Cornelia denies liquor store request

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, August 5, 2022
City of Cornelia rejected a request by local business owner Chee Wong’s conditional use application to establish a liquor store, which would’ve gone in by a former Waffle House that’s now a vape shop.
Dusti Casey met with members of Habersham County Family Connections on Wednesday at Renown Artistry Beauty Studio in Clarkesville to present them with the donated haircut vouchers. From left are Dusti Casey, owner of Renown Artistry; Caitlin Jarrell, stylist; Grayce Grizzle, assistant; Rob Moffett, Habersham Schools Counselor Coordinator; Lauren Fair, counselor at Clarkesville Elementary School; Donna Barrett, Habersham County Family Connection Executive Director; Madison Parks, stylist.

Dusti Casey met with members of Habersham County Family Connections on Wednesday at Renown Artistry Beauty Studio in Clarkesville to present them with the donated haircut vouchers. From left are Dusti Casey, owner of Renown Artistry; Caitlin Jarrell, stylist; Grayce Grizzle, assistant; Rob Moffett, Habersham Schools Counselor Coordinator; Lauren Fair, counselor at Clarkesville Elementary School; Donna Barrett, Habersham County Family Connection Executive Director; Madison Parks, stylist.

Salon owner provides cuts for kids

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Friday, August 5, 2022
A local salon owner wants students in Habersham County to start off the school year on the right foot and has collected haircut vouchers for counselors to distribute.
Anderson, Parrish, Carlock

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UNG awards Wilbanks Medal of Honor Memorial scholarships

News Staff
Friday, August 5, 2022
The Hilliard A. Wilbanks Foundation is pleased to share the awarding of the Capt. Hilliard A. Wilbanks Medal of Honor Memorial Scholarship, presented to three University of North Georgia ROTC Cadets at the annual Corps of Cadets Military Awards Ceremony in March.
Melissa Miller applies sticker art on her daughter London Miller’s face at Saturday’s health fair. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Melissa Miller applies sticker art on her daughter London Miller’s face at Saturday’s health fair. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Reaching out to everyone

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Habersham Medical Center (HMC) launched the first phase of a plan to bring greater access to resources and knowledge to overlooked segments within the county Saturday morning, as volunteers distributed bookbags containing supplies donated by HMC staff members to around 50-60 families in Baldwin.
The Sierra Vista Apartments recently sold for $27 million, but are valued at $7 million on the tax rolls. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

The Sierra Vista Apartments recently sold for $27 million, but are valued at $7 million on the tax rolls. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Habersham County leaving money on the table

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
• First in a two-part series. Sale prices quickly outpacing fair market values of commercial structures throughout the county has cast a shadow of doubt over the Habersham County Tax Assessor’s Office and its evaluation process.

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Tallulah Falls signs SPLOST agreement

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Tallulah Falls Town Council signed onto the Roads & Bridges SPLOST agreement with Habersham County on Thursday, paving the way for the county and its municipalities to pursue a full penny for the potential sales tax addition on November’s ballot.
Volunteers got together at 9 a.m. at the Ninth Grade Academy to organize donated school supplies. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Volunteers got together at 9 a.m. at the Ninth Grade Academy to organize donated school supplies. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Drive helps kids go back to school

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
It’s the time of year for back to school supply shopping, which can often mean a financial dilemma for many local families. The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office’s annual supply drive hopes to be able to provide some relief.