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City Clerk Emily Woodmaster addresses council members Stephanie Almagno, Maarten Venter, Theron Ayers, Mayor Joe Elam, and council members Alice Venter and Larry Lewallen. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

City Clerk Emily Woodmaster addresses council members Stephanie Almagno, Maarten Venter, Theron Ayers, Mayor Joe Elam, and council members Alice Venter and Larry Lewallen. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Baldwin set to hold millage rate

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
The Baldwin City Council voted Thursday to move forward with the first reading of an ordinance keeping the city’s millage rate at 7.504 after council members spent several minutes considering how a rollback could affect the city and its residents, again citing rising prices and various...
Habersham County has arranged for the KIA Memorial in Clarkesville to be cleaned, and the next step could potentially be adding new flagpoles there to join Old Glory. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham County has arranged for the KIA Memorial in Clarkesville to be cleaned, and the next step could potentially be adding new flagpoles there to join Old Glory. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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County makes deal for KIA Memorial cleaning

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
After much talk about cleaning up the Killed in Action Memorial in Clarkesville, action has finally been taken.
Joseph McGahee worked on the “Slice of History” project in Clarkesville as his Eagle Scout project. JAKE MCGAHEE/Submitted

Joseph McGahee worked on the “Slice of History” project in Clarkesville as his Eagle Scout project. JAKE MCGAHEE/Submitted

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Fly, Eagle, fly

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Joseph McGahee, a student at Tallulah Falls School and third generation Scout, recently received the designation of Eagle after years of dedication to Scouting. The journey that led to where he is today began in the first grade, when he started as a Cub Scout.
Cornelia first responders wade through a flooded parking lot outside of Structure Hair Studio in Cornelia on Tuesday afternoon. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Cornelia first responders wade through a flooded parking lot outside of Structure Hair Studio in Cornelia on Tuesday afternoon. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Habersham County weathers the storm

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Severe storms pummelled Habersham County Tuesday as Tropical Storm Fred moved inland after making landfall on Florida’s coast Monday night. A tornado which was reported to have touched down in Banks County Tuesday morning sparked warnings, flooding and road closures throughout Habersham County.
Tallulah Falls' Evan Prince could be one of the state's top runners this year. E. LANE GRESHAM/Special

Tallulah Falls' Evan Prince could be one of the state's top runners this year. E. LANE GRESHAM/Special

Tallulah Falls runners eyeing another big year

Bryant Roche
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
The Tallulah Falls cross country season starts Thursday, with the Indians running on principles of sportsmanship and conduct.    This starting point spawns a priority in thanking meet officials and hosts, while also leading the way for younger members to carry on those valued virtues.
The cafeteria was full once again at breakfast time on the first day of school at Habersham Central High School, where students had to eat in shifts last year. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

The cafeteria was full once again at breakfast time on the first day of school at Habersham Central High School, where students had to eat in shifts last year. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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First day of school

News Staff
Friday, August 13, 2021
Tallulah Falls’ Sarah Jennings plays the ball Tuesday night in the Lady Indians’ opening match of the season. RANDY CRUMP/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Sarah Jennings plays the ball Tuesday night in the Lady Indians’ opening match of the season. RANDY CRUMP/Special

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Tallulah Falls takes two of three in opener

News Staff
Friday, August 13, 2021
Tallulah Falls School opened its volleyball season Tuesday with two straight set wins over teams that reached the Sweet 16 last year. After losing 17-25, 15-25 to host North Forsyth, the Indians defeated 6A Lanier 25-11, 26-24 and 7-3A region champion Lumpkin County 25-13 in both sets.