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County hopes for clear 10-4 on radio system

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Habersham County is close to finding out how much its new radio system is going to cost, and county officials cannot afford to get this purchase wrong. The county has a bond on three of its SPLOST VII projects , including $7.2 million allocated for the much-needed radio system.

Pat Wilkes (left) and Kay Templeton were well-loved members of Habersham County’s school system before their passing. SUBMITTED

COVID numbers in county, schools trending down

Matthew Osborne

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Habersham County Board of Education Chairman Russ Nelson ended Monday’s meeting by asking folks to remember two staff members who died from COVID-19 recently.

Molly Butler – shown above getting ready to serve during a recent Lady Raiders home match – set a new personal best with 11 aces in Habersham’s win over East Forsyth on Sept. 7. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Lady Raiders battle Shiloh, Lanier on the court

News Staff

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

The Raiders swept both matches in their first night of region play, coming out on top over the Shiloh Generals and Lanier Longhorns. Lady Raiders 2, Generals 0 Habersham Central defeated the Shiloh Generals in straight sets, winning the first by a score of 25-14, and the second 25-8.

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Kiker: Growth will come through partnership with businesses

Brian Wellmeier

Friday, September 10, 2021

Economic growth is said to be an inevitable factor in Clarkesville’s future, meaning city council members will be tasked with the oversight and coordination regarding the way that process unfolds – possibly determining what Clarkesville could look like a decade from now.

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Raising the flags

News Staff

Friday, September 10, 2021

From left, Gary Cantwell, Barry Church, Doug Wayne joined the VFW Honor Guard on Thursday afternoon to pay tribute to the Killed In Action (KIA) memorial and raise the POW and American flags in the Clarkesville square in recognition of the 9/11 two days before the 20th anniversary of the terror...

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Citizens silent on Baldwin millage rate

Brian Wellmeier

Friday, September 10, 2021

Citizens of Baldwin did not attend Tuesday’s city council work session, which was one of the required public hearings the council must hold before deciding whether or not to rollback the millage rate.

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Cornelia passes noise ordinance

Brian Wellmeier

Friday, September 10, 2021

Cornelia’s City Commission approved two amendments to the city’s noise ordinance Tuesday after recent complaints of loud music and vehicle mufflers causing disturbances in the community.

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Demorest taps Knight as permanent fire chief

Matthew Osborne

Friday, September 10, 2021

Jonathan Knight was approved by the Demorest City Council to have the interim tag removed and officially become the city’s fire chief. Knight replaced Ken Ranalli, who served in the role for 10 years before resigning June 1.

Cpl. Kris Hall and Deputy Brandon Holcomb show off the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office’s haul of awards from the Golden Shield Honors. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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HEAT Unit honored for its success with DUI enforcement

Matthew Osborne

Friday, September 10, 2021

Habersham County Sheriff’s Office and its Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (HEAT) Unit won three major awards at the Golden Shield Honors. The awards are sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving and are given for enforcement and prevention of drunk driving.

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Attorney indicted in alleged forgeries

Matthew Osborne

Friday, September 10, 2021

Cornelia attorney Paul Jason “Jake” York, 42, was indicted by a grand jury on four counts Wednesday stemming from a case last year where he was accused of forging the signatures of an assistant district attorney and a judge on court documents.