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Baldwin Police looking to make further improvements

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, February 25, 2021
   After approving a consultant to conduct a thorough institutional review of its police department and city procedures, Baldwin’s City Council voted unanimously Monday night to take further steps to better equip its officers in the field by approving their participation in patrol investigator...
Habersham Central’s Ryalie Acker heads the ball during Friday’s match against Lanier. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Ryalie Acker heads the ball during Friday’s match against Lanier. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Habersham soccer sides shut out by Lanier

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
   Habersham Central’s Lady Raider and Raider soccer teams were shut out by Lanier Friday night, as both fell in close 1-0 contests.    The majority of the women’s game was a defensive struggle, and neither team was able to find the back of the net against the other’s defense.
Habersham Central’s Austin Jones fired a complete game Saturday morning against Gainesville High.

Habersham Central’s Austin Jones fired a complete game Saturday morning against Gainesville High.

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Raider baseball splits two on Diamond Day

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
   In between dodging bad weather, the Habersham Central baseball team lucked out with a beautiful day Saturday for a special tripleheader event.    The Raiders split their two games, beating Gainesville 6-1 to start the day but falling late to Stephens County 3-2 to wrap it.
The two damaged markers in Baldwin have been in place since 1953 according to the Georgia Historical Society.

The two damaged markers in Baldwin have been in place since 1953 according to the Georgia Historical Society.

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Two historical markers damaged, one missing for a year

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
   Two historical markers at Roadside Park in Baldwin have been damaged, and another has been missing from Highway 115 in Clarkesville for nearly a year.
The first car gets checked in at the Habersham County mass vaccination site Monday morning in Clarkesville.

The first car gets checked in at the Habersham County mass vaccination site Monday morning in Clarkesville.

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Habersham County's mass vaccination site opens smoothly

Chamian Cruz
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
   As America approaches the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 outbreak, 1,068 people were vaccinated against the virus in Habersham County on Monday.    The fairgrounds in Clarkesville is currently being used as one of four mass vaccination sites across the state.
Habersham Central’s Ege Keskin (left) and Amber Wojteczko were honored Tuesday for being named salutatorian and valedictorian, respectively, of the Class of 2021. CHAMIAN CRUZ/Staff

Habersham Central’s Ege Keskin (left) and Amber Wojteczko were honored Tuesday for being named salutatorian and valedictorian, respectively, of the Class of 2021. CHAMIAN CRUZ/Staff

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Habersham Central names its top students for Class of 2021

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
   This year’s valedictorian and salutatorian did not start their scholastic lives in Habersham County, but they are both sure glad they finished it here.
Cornelia Elementary student Evie Alexander presents her project about Rosa Parks as teacher Melissa Sedwick listens on Friday morning.

Cornelia Elementary student Evie Alexander presents her project about Rosa Parks as teacher Melissa Sedwick listens on Friday morning.

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Kindergarteners teach classmates, adults about Black History

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
   Melissa Sedwick’s kindergarten class learned a valuable lesson while doing projects over the last month. Among other things, they learned that Black history is American history.
Nettie Fowler (right), played by Ellawyn Ketch, hugs her cousin Julie Jordan, played by Chandler Allen in Piedmont’s production of “Carousel.” CHAMIAN CRUZ/Staff

Nettie Fowler (right), played by Ellawyn Ketch, hugs her cousin Julie Jordan, played by Chandler Allen in Piedmont’s production of “Carousel.” CHAMIAN CRUZ/Staff

From Broadway to Piedmont, 'Carousel' makes debut

Chamian Cruz
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
   Freshman Ellawyn Ketch, of Clarkesville is among the cast with the Piedmont College Conservatory of Music and Department of Theatre presenting “Carousel” live this weekend.