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Pastor Julian Pace, his wife Allison and children Gabriella and Josiah are enjoying being part of the Central Alliance Church family. JOY CUSATO/Submitted

Pastor Julian Pace, his wife Allison and children Gabriella and Josiah are enjoying being part of the Central Alliance Church family. JOY CUSATO/Submitted

New pastor tapped for Central Alliance Church

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
“All of Jesus for all the world” is something the folks at Central Alliance Church hear every Sunday from their new Pastor, Julian Pace. A Georgia native, Pace grew up on a family farm in Springfield, just outside Savannah.
Habersham County honored its public works employees at the Feb. 21 meeting for their exemplary service during Winter Storm Izzy in January. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham County honored its public works employees at the Feb. 21 meeting for their exemplary service during Winter Storm Izzy in January. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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County moves forward on Roads and Bridges SPLOST

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Habersham County is moving forward with plans to get a Roads and Bridges SPLOST onto the November ballot.
Baldwin Police Chief Jeff Branyon (right) speaks to Baldwin City Counil on Monday night. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Baldwin Police Chief Jeff Branyon (right) speaks to Baldwin City Counil on Monday night. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Baldwin chief: ‘Keep kids safe’

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Baldwin Police Chief Jeff Branyon went before the city council Monday to provide information regarding the controversial school zone speed cameras downtown. “Speedzone cameras are only active when school’s in session,” Branyon said.
Habersham County Airport will have a temporary leader while a permanent airport manager is selected. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Habersham County Airport will have a temporary leader while a permanent airport manager is selected. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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County pays $120K for temporary airport FBO

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Habersham County has hired FBO Romanair, a company which manages operations at Winder’s airport, as part of a 90-day contract to fill the void left by Blue Sky Aviation, which terminated its contract with the Habersham County Airport earlier this month.
Mike Fisher accepts donations of tents and sleeping bags from Jamey Prickett of Gainesville First United Methodist Church. LARA MOORE/Submitted

Mike Fisher accepts donations of tents and sleeping bags from Jamey Prickett of Gainesville First United Methodist Church. LARA MOORE/Submitted

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Ninth District battles housing crisis

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
The lack of affordable housing in Habersham County is a problem that community leaders are still trying to get a handle on.
Piedmont announces cuts

Piedmont announces cuts

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Piedmont announces major cuts to programs

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Piedmont University has received a message from it’s top figurehead that the school could be seeing signs of financial turmoil, telling his faculty and staff in a Zoom conference that they could be facing termination or seeing their hours cut to part-time.
Jimmy Dean announced this week that he will run for the District 3 Habersham County Commission seat currently held by Jimmy Tench.

Jimmy Dean announced this week that he will run for the District 3 Habersham County Commission seat currently held by Jimmy Tench.

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Dean to oppose Tench in District 3

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Former Georgia House candidate Jimmy Dean is taking another run at public office on the county level. Dean announced this week that he will run for the District 3 Habersham County Commission seat currently held by Jimmy Tench.
Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Community Evening of Worship for Women Women’s Small Groups of Bethlehem Baptist Church presents a ‘Community Evening of Worship for Women.’
Above, a work by photographer Chris Aluka Berry; below, Piedmont’s choirs, orchestra and soloists prepare for a performance. PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY/Submitted

Above, a work by photographer Chris Aluka Berry; below, Piedmont’s choirs, orchestra and soloists prepare for a performance. PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY/Submitted

Piedmont to host concert, exhibition Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Piedmont University will host a pair of exciting arts events – its Great Composers Concert Series and an exhibit featuring Atlanta-based photographer Chris Aluka Berry – on Feb. 24.
Terry Rogers introduces Gov. Brian Kemp, alongside his daughter Amy Porter Kemp, as State Sen. Bo Hatchett looks on. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Terry Rogers introduces Gov. Brian Kemp, alongside his daughter Amy Porter Kemp, as State Sen. Bo Hatchett looks on. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Kemp aims to rally base as primary race heats up

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Gov. Brian Kemp met with local GOP leaders at Common Ground in Cornelia Friday, shaking hands and taking photos with dozens of supporters in attendance.