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Habersham County's Board of Education voted to move school back to Sept. 8.

Habersham County's Board of Education voted to move school back to Sept. 8.

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First day of school pushed back to Sept. 8

Matthew Osborne
Monday, August 10, 2020
   The Habersham County Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to move the start of school to Tuesday, Sept. 8, the day after Labor Day, to give teachers and administrators more time to meet the challenges of in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lucero Ramirez was all smiles when a clown came to visit her school.

Lucero Ramirez was all smiles when a clown came to visit her school.

North Habersham Middle School mourns student’s death

News Staff
Sunday, August 9, 2020
   The North Habersham Middle School community was saddened this weekend by the death of 14-year-old student Lucero Ramirez. Ramirez passed away due to an illness.    “We have been informed that one of our middle school students has passed away.
Country Boy Sports owner Kerry Stephens assists customer Kipp Dowdy with the purchase of his new rifle.

Country Boy Sports owner Kerry Stephens assists customer Kipp Dowdy with the purchase of his new rifle.

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Local firearms dealers race to keep shelves stocked

Eric Pereira
Friday, August 7, 2020
   COVID-19 has brought many disruptions to supply chains of businesses lately and another one to add to the list is local firearm stores.
Piedmont College students moving into campus (and people helping them) have to successfully pass a health screening as they did Thursday near the Arrendale Amphitheater.

Piedmont College students moving into campus (and people helping them) have to successfully pass a health screening as they did Thursday near the Arrendale Amphitheater.

Piedmont students returning to campus

Eric Pereira
Friday, August 7, 2020
   Piedmont College begins fall classes on Aug. 10 and students have arrived at the Demorest campus with various safety precautions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Demorest City Council discussed on street parking issues at length Tuesday night. Cars shown are parked on Georgia Street.

The Demorest City Council discussed on street parking issues at length Tuesday night. Cars shown are parked on Georgia Street.

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Demorest ponders parking enforcement

Eric Pereira
Friday, August 7, 2020
   The Demorest City Council held a discussion Tuesday night exploring the results of potentially enforcing on-street parking regulations if implemented.
Beth Palmer of Clarkesville casts her vote Thursday at the Habersham County administration building. Early voting ended Friday and the runoff election is Tuesday, Aug. 11.

Beth Palmer of Clarkesville casts her vote Thursday at the Habersham County administration building. Early voting ended Friday and the runoff election is Tuesday, Aug. 11.

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Habersham County election staff ready for runoff

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 7, 2020
   After the June 9 primary, election results were not available until the early-morning hours of June 10.
Jerry Neace was paid more than $100,000 to vacate his post as Baldwin city manager.

Jerry Neace was paid more than $100,000 to vacate his post as Baldwin city manager.

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Emails detail Baldwin's scramble to properly remove Neace

Isaiah Smith
Friday, August 7, 2020
   Emails from an open records request indicate that Baldwin Mayor Joe Elam asked for the resignation of former City Administrator Jerry Neace. The request came before the city and Neace agreed to a separation agreement that paid him $101,021.04.     On Sunday, July 19, at 7:51 p.m.
Schools are set to start Aug. 21 for now, but that could change Monday.

Schools are set to start Aug. 21 for now, but that could change Monday.

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School board to discuss start date Monday

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 7, 2020
   For now, Habersham County Schools are on course for an Aug. 21 opening, but the Board of Education plans to discuss that scenario Monday to see if they still want to move forward with that plan.
Habersham Central’s Hailey Wade and the Lady Raiders take the field Friday for the first sporting event since the COVID-19 shutdown.

Habersham Central’s Hailey Wade and the Lady Raiders take the field Friday for the first sporting event since the COVID-19 shutdown.

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Raider sports begin as football scrimmages are canceled

Isaiah Smith
Friday, August 7, 2020
   After delaying the start of football season last month, the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) announced Thursday that it had canceled all preseason football scrimmages.