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Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black (left) speaks with Philip Smith, President of the Rotary Club of Habersham County. ALAN NESMITH/Staff

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black (left) speaks with Philip Smith, President of the Rotary Club of Habersham County. ALAN NESMITH/Staff

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Ag commissioner Black: ‘We’re still in this game’

Eric Pereira
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
   Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black spoke at the Rotary Club of Habersham County last week to provide an update on the current and future state of agriculture in Georgia as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Baldwin Mayor Joe Elam listens to comments at Monday’s meeting of the city council.

Baldwin Mayor Joe Elam listens to comments at Monday’s meeting of the city council.

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'Overreach' killed Baldwin's updated charter

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
   Despite its council approving a resolution for a new city charter at its Jan. 13 meeting, the city’s new charter has yet to be approved by state’s legislature due to an “inadvertent overstep” by Mayor Joe Elam.    “I didn’t intentionally [have it removed],” Elam said.
Residents of this quiet area of Baldwin are worried about a large development changing the fabric of their community.

Residents of this quiet area of Baldwin are worried about a large development changing the fabric of their community.

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Habersham County runs out of options on annexation

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
   After calling a second meeting to reconsider an agreement to curb the scope of a large proposed development in Baldwin, the Habersham County Board of Commissioners found itself right back where it started after two more hours together on Sept. 24.
Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade and Preslee Hix celebrate a run against Buford on Sept. 16. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade and Preslee Hix celebrate a run against Buford on Sept. 16. CODY ROGERS/Staff

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Lady Raiders end four-game losing slide

Isaiah Smith
Friday, September 25, 2020
   Habersham Central’s softball team beat Shiloh 10-1 Thursday night to end a four-game losing slide.    On Tuesday, the Lady Raiders dropped their fourth game in a row Tuesday night, falling 12-4 to Lanier.
Habersham Central’s Tanner Wade (50) and Jonathan Adams (58) put pressure on Apalachee quarterback Todd Jones during a win on Sept. 11. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Tanner Wade (50) and Jonathan Adams (58) put pressure on Apalachee quarterback Todd Jones during a win on Sept. 11. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Habersham Central, White County both looking to stay undefeated

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 25, 2020
   In a battle for the Chattahoochee River, offenses could be free flowing on Friday night at Raider Stadium.    White County visits Habersham Central in a battle of undefeated teams who have shown they can find the end zone.
The Airport Business Park has been upgraded and is ready for more tenants to arrive.

The Airport Business Park has been upgraded and is ready for more tenants to arrive.

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Airport Business Park hoping for new growth

Isaiah Smith
Friday, September 25, 2020
   Over the past few months, the Habersham County Development Authority has taken several different steps to upgrade the county’s industrial park. Already the authority has approved a rebrand of the park, changing its official name to Airport Business Park.
Baldwin Police have been dealing with allegations of a negative culture in their department.

Baldwin Police have been dealing with allegations of a negative culture in their department.

Baldwin reports full of sex, missteps

Isaiah Smith
Friday, September 25, 2020
   Former Baldwin Police Chief William Anastasio’s suggestion that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) investigate the city’s police department was not the first of its kind.