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COVID-19 spikes nationally, stays stable in Habersham County

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
   As news of tests on a potential COVID-19 vaccine hit the news this week, it also was reported that the United States had a record 128,000 new positive cases on Saturday.    Habersham County has held steady though, and seen its positive cases slowly decline in recent weeks.
Demorest Mayor Rick Austin (right) presented departing Councilman Sean Moore with a plaque commemorating his service at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.

Demorest Mayor Rick Austin (right) presented departing Councilman Sean Moore with a plaque commemorating his service at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.

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Moore leaves Demorest City Council

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, November 5, 2020
   Sean Moore officially served his last meeting on the Demorest City Council on Tuesday, just as his successor was being elected.    Moore, a Demorest native, left the council because he has moved to Cornelia and can no longer be eligible to serve.
Baldwin’s tree lightning may not be a large gathering this year.

Baldwin’s tree lightning may not be a large gathering this year.

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Baldwin eyes virtual tree-lighting because of COVID-19

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, November 5, 2020
   Christmastime in Baldwin is scheduled to look different this year, as city officials finalized plans for having a virtual Christmas tree lighting to kick off the 2020 holiday season.     The lighting is scheduled for Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Civil Engineer James M. Smith with J.M. Smith Engineering LLC makes an argument before the Cornelia City Commission on Tuesday to rezone two properties for additional housing.

Civil Engineer James M. Smith with J.M. Smith Engineering LLC makes an argument before the Cornelia City Commission on Tuesday to rezone two properties for additional housing.

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Cornelia Commission approves rezoning for new developments

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, November 5, 2020
   Discussion at Tuesday’s Cornelia City Commission Meeting centered around potential new housing in the city that has seen tremendous growth in the past year, including new single family homes, town homes and a set of duplexes.    The commission heard requests from J.G.

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Habersham County's SPLOST tax passes in a landslide

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, November 5, 2020
   The voters of Habersham County spoke loudly Tuesday when they decided to extend the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax for another six years.    The penny sales tax that goes mostly to public safety and road and bridge repairs passed with 76% of the vote on the up-or-down referendum.
Habersham Hardware of Cornelia is now closed after consolidating with the Clarkesville location to “better serve the community,” District Manager Chuck Frisk said.

Habersham Hardware of Cornelia is now closed after consolidating with the Clarkesville location to “better serve the community,” District Manager Chuck Frisk said.

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Habersham Hardware leaves Cornelia after 74 years

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, November 5, 2020
   After 74 years in Cornelia, Habersham Hardware is leaving the city, but it is not straying far from home.    Habersham Hardware of Cornelia will soon consolidate two stores to its Clarkesville location.
Baldwin interim police chief Matt Nall hands out candy to Bere Ortega and Elizabeth Aguilar at the final trunk-or-treat stop during Baldwin’s fall festival Wednesday night. The festival, hosted by Baldwin Baptist Church and the Baldwin Police and Fire departments, saw much of the community come out for a night of trunk-or-treating, food and fellowship.

Baldwin interim police chief Matt Nall hands out candy to Bere Ortega and Elizabeth Aguilar at the final trunk-or-treat stop during Baldwin’s fall festival Wednesday night. The festival, hosted by Baldwin Baptist Church and the Baldwin Police and Fire departments, saw much of the community come out for a night of trunk-or-treating, food and fellowship.

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Fall fun for all in Baldwin

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, November 5, 2020
   With the brisk chill of fall in the air, many Baldwin residents came out to the farmers market for a night of trunk-or-treating, good food and community fellowship at the city’s fall festival Wednesday night.
Georgia Senator-elect Bo Hatchett waves to cars Tuesday morning on Louise Street and Jacob’s Way near the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center.

Georgia Senator-elect Bo Hatchett waves to cars Tuesday morning on Louise Street and Jacob’s Way near the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center.

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Anderson, Hatchett roll into state legislature

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, November 5, 2020
   In the least suspenseful elections of the week, Habersham County residents Bo Hatchett and Victor Anderson easily took their places as first-time legislators.    Hatchett won the highly-coveted District 50 Senate seat with 83.2% (71,623 votes) to Dee Daley’s 16.8% (14,484).
Volunteers have already made some landscaping improvements at the War Memorial in Clarkesville.

Volunteers have already made some landscaping improvements at the War Memorial in Clarkesville.

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County, Clarkesville look to partner on KIA Memorial upkeep

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
   After much deliberation, Habersham County and the city of Clarkesville are working on an inter-governmental agreement for the upkeep of the Killed In Action War Memorial on the city square.