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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.
Kale Corbett receives a check for $2,500 scholarship in addition to being named the 2020 SagerStrong Foundation Hometown Hero. To Corbett’s right are Randi Minor, Principal at Rand Refrigeration and Stacey Sager, President of the SagerStrong Foundation.

Kale Corbett receives a check for $2,500 scholarship in addition to being named the 2020 SagerStrong Foundation Hometown Hero. To Corbett’s right are Randi Minor, Principal at Rand Refrigeration and Stacey Sager, President of the SagerStrong Foundation.

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Young cancer survivor honored with Hometown Hero Award

Eric Pereira
Friday, September 25, 2020
   The SagerStrong Foundation named Tallulah Falls School senior Kale Corbett of Lakemont as its second annual Hometown Hero Award Winner during National Blood Cancer Awareness Month according to a press release.
Firefighters work to contain the Dolan fire in Big Sur, California. U.S. Forest Service personnel from across the country are traveling to California to help fight the wildfires. Photos Courtesy of D.Dahlberg

Firefighters work to contain the Dolan fire in Big Sur, California. U.S. Forest Service personnel from across the country are traveling to California to help fight the wildfires. Photos Courtesy of D.Dahlberg

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U.S. Forest Service Habersham County responders against historic wildfires

Eric Pereira
Friday, September 25, 2020
   As the wildfires continue to consume many areas in the west coast, U.S. Forest Service personnel from all over are traveling to help provide resources and support.     The U.S.