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Baldwin Police Lt. Chris Jones addresses the council Monday following Chief Jeff Branyon’s resignation. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Baldwin Police Lt. Chris Jones addresses the council Monday following Chief Jeff Branyon’s resignation. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Jones promoted after Baldwin chief resigns

Baldwin Police Chief Jeff Branyon stepped down from his position as head of his department after 11 months on the job, announcing his decision to resign at Monday’s regular city council meeting.

Tench set to speak his mind on issues

Habersham County Commissioner Jimmy Tench has often been the voice of dissent during his first term, and he is prepared to do the same for the next four years if needed. “Just like everybody else on there, I was elected by the people, for the people and of the people,” Tench said Monday.
Baldwin Police Lt. Chris Jones addresses the council Monday following Chief Jeff Branyon’s resignation. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Baldwin Police Lt. Chris Jones addresses the council Monday following Chief Jeff Branyon’s resignation. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Jones to be promoted after Baldwin police chief resigns

Baldwin Police Chief Jeff Branyon stepped down from his position as head of his department after 11 months on the job, announcing to council his decision to resign at Monday’s regular meeting.
Hospital Authority board member Josh Garrett, CEO Tyler Williams, Ken Johnson (on screen), Chair Dolly Ritchie and Terry Loudermilk discuss business at HMC Tuesday.  BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Hospital Authority board member Josh Garrett, CEO Tyler Williams, Ken Johnson (on screen), Chair Dolly Ritchie and Terry Loudermilk discuss business at HMC Tuesday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Hospital ready to set $57M budget for ’23

Habersham Medical Center (HMC) moved forward in approving next year’s operating budget during its regular meeting Tuesday – a “break even” budget of revenue and expenses amounting to $57 million, according to Vice President and Health and Wellness Kesha Clinkscale.
Pilgrim Ministries is based out of a  residence in Clarkesville. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Pilgrim Ministries is based out of a residence in Clarkesville. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Ministry sued for wrongful death

A local non-profit has been named in a wrongful death lawsuit filed in Habersham County Superior Court for negligent practices after the death of a Chatooga County man at one of its facilities.
The cars at Miles Through Time in Clarkesville are just the beginning of what can be explored in the collection. ROWAN EDMONDS/Staff

The cars at Miles Through Time in Clarkesville are just the beginning of what can be explored in the collection. ROWAN EDMONDS/Staff

It all began with just one

Miles Through Time is a nonprofit “living” co-op-style automotive museum located inside Vintage Garage Antiques near the Old Clarkesville Mill. Before moving to Clarksville, the museum initially opened in Toccoa in 2017 with just one car – a 1959 Cadillac Coupe De Ville.
Public meetings

Public meetings

Public meetings

The following public meetings are scheduled from June 24 to July 1. Baldwin City Council 6:30 p.m. special called meeting, Friday, June 24, at 155 Willingham Avenue.
Jobana Campos points in excitement as she tours her future classroom. Campos will begin teaching first grade at Baldwin Elementary School this fall. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Jobana Campos points in excitement as she tours her future classroom. Campos will begin teaching first grade at Baldwin Elementary School this fall. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Baldwin teacher sets out to inspire Hispanic community

When she was a little girl growing up in Habersham County, Jobana Campos recalls noticing that there were not many teachers that looked like her and shared in her culture teaching at Baldwin Elementary.