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Emma Holland and Ethan Dalton earned scholarships from the Georgia Association of Agricultural Fairs. KIMBERLY FOSTER/Submitted

Emma Holland and Ethan Dalton earned scholarships from the Georgia Association of Agricultural Fairs. KIMBERLY FOSTER/Submitted

Students earn scholarships

News Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The Georgia Association of Agricultural Fairs (GAAF) held its annual convention last month at the Georgia National Fair Grounds and Agriculture Center in Perry and awarded two of their three scholarships to local students. Each student has been actively involved with the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair.
Drugs and other items were seized from the vehicle driven by Andrew Nelson Dover on March 9. ARDEO/Submitted

Drugs and other items were seized from the vehicle driven by Andrew Nelson Dover on March 9. ARDEO/Submitted

Clarkesville couple arrested again for alleged drug trafficking

News Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
A Clarkesville couple who have run afoul of the law before on drug charges were arrested again after a chase with law enforcement officers on March 9. Habersham County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a car on Highway 115 in Demorest for a traffic violation.
Shown are (from left) Brooke Westbrook, Erna Dowdy, and Russ Nelson. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Shown are (from left) Brooke Westbrook, Erna Dowdy, and Russ Nelson. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

School awards

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
PEACH STATE CREDIT UNION SCHOOL AWARDS The Peach State Credit Union Extra Mile Award was presented by Board Chairperson Russ Nelson to Erna Dowdy, PE Teacher at Demorest Elementary school for her service to her school and her passion and dedication to student’s health.
Habersham School Resources Officers (from left) Deputies Austin Martin, Wesley Littlejohn, Brittany Hallman, Paul Kent, Paul Harris, Evaleese Gonzalez, David Jackels and Sgt. Griggs Wall, along with Chief Deputy Murray Kogod (back), gather at Monday’s School Board meeting. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Habersham School Resources Officers (from left) Deputies Austin Martin, Wesley Littlejohn, Brittany Hallman, Paul Kent, Paul Harris, Evaleese Gonzalez, David Jackels and Sgt. Griggs Wall, along with Chief Deputy Murray Kogod (back), gather at Monday’s School Board meeting. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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Schools emphasizing safety

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The Habersham County School district recognized the importance of safety at schools during their workshop meeting on Thursday as District Safety Director Adam Bagwell presented a safety update to the board. “School safety is the priority across the board,” Bagwell said.
Partnership Habersham Director Charlie Fiveash (right) makes his pitch Monday to Baldwin City Council to stay in business together. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Partnership Habersham Director Charlie Fiveash (right) makes his pitch Monday to Baldwin City Council to stay in business together. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Baldwin elects to stay with Partnership

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The City of Baldwin has elected to maintain its alliance with the organization Partnership Habersham, a private-public entity which aims to promote strategic growth, enhance employment opportunities for Habersham’s youth, and works to strengthen alliances between county municipalities.

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Hatchett faces Democrat challenger

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Georgia Sen. Bo Hatchett has a much easier path to November than he did two years ago. No Republican challengers qualified last week in Senate District 50, clearing Hatchett’s road to November for a chance at a second term against lone Democratic candidate Paulette Williams of Rabun County.
Corynne Stewart engages her yoga class via Zoom from her Clarkesville home. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Corynne Stewart engages her yoga class via Zoom from her Clarkesville home. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Namaste at home

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Corynne Stewart has sought unique and unconventional methods for bringing emotional and physical healing to women in her community since founding non-profit organization Mudita Yoga.