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Janet Keller is one of the Tomochichi Chapter’s newest members. Her pins include one for her Revolutionary War ancestor, Jacob Roller of Pennsylvania, and a lantern pin in honor of the chapter’s founder, Addie Bass. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)
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Two old sets of swings sit vacant on the Baldwin Elementary School playground, waiting for children to fill its seats. The swings could see a potential upgrade with the possible approval of ESPLOST VII by county voters. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)
A fire station is in the plans for the old courthouse property downtown. (File photo)
Joey Duncan fills out paperwork to run for reelection for the Habersham County Board of Education District 5 seat while Habersham County Board of Commissioners District 3 candidate Jason Smith talks with Habersham County Republican Party representative Jim Ferraro in the background. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)
Erin Ervin has interned with the Demorest Police Department since August 2025. She was able to get a look at all aspects of policing during her time with the department. (Zach Taylor/Staff)
A patrol vehicle damaged in June 2025 suffered disabling damage after a motorist hit the patrol car while it provided lights and a buffer for road workers. Now, any accident that has incurred damage involving a patrol vehicle will go through an accident review board at the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office. (Submitted)
The property at 1190 Old Cleveland Road will eventually be used by the City of Cornelia as a solar dryer facility for wastewater sludge. (Submitted)
Voters will be able to decide on the Habersham County ESPLOST VII referendum on May 19.
