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This City of Demorest truck used to transport waste products from the wastewater treatment plant will need to be replaced at a cost to the city of nearly $39,000 thanks to its reduced insurance policy.

This City of Demorest truck used to transport waste products from the wastewater treatment plant will need to be replaced at a cost to the city of nearly $39,000 thanks to its reduced insurance policy.

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Insurance flap costs Demorest $38K; fire truck debate returns early

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Demorest City Manager Kim Simonds recently put full insurance coverage back on all of the city vehicles and pump stations after those coverages were reduced by a previous city manager.    The revelation was made at Tuesday’s city council meeting as potential surplus items were discussed.
Shown is a concept of the plaza view for North Georgia Technical College’s proposed wellness center.

Shown is a concept of the plaza view for North Georgia Technical College’s proposed wellness center.

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Proposed wellness facility to honor Ivester's legacy

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, February 25, 2021
North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) in Clarkesville is working to turn one of former president Mark Ivester’s longtime dreams into reality, while honoring his legacy in the process.

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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 classes.
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.