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Habersham Medical Center’s new rehabilitation facility will open sometime this month.

Habersham Medical Center’s new rehabilitation facility will open sometime this month.

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Habersham Medical Center rehab facility nearly complete

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Construction on Habersham Medical Center’s new rehab center is complete, and the hospital expects to open the new facility to the public within the next few weeks.
Habersham County Schools

Habersham County Schools

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School board seeking a new member

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, October 1, 2020
The Habersham Board of Education is down one member as of Wednesday after the resignation of John Elger with two years left on his term.    Unlike municipal and county commission seats, a special election will not determine the new school board member.
Abby Jackson has been running her fly fishing operation in Clarkesville for the last 24 years.

Abby Jackson has been running her fly fishing operation in Clarkesville for the last 24 years.

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Jackson turns natural resources into thriving businesses

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Abby Jackson has turned her heritage into a way of life.    The co-owner of Blackhawk Fly Fishing, north of Clarkesville, grew up on the Soque River with a passion for the outdoors and the beauty of nature.
Windstream will launch 1 gig service in Habersham County later this month.

Windstream will launch 1 gig service in Habersham County later this month.

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Windstream to roll out 1 gig service

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
A four-year project has come to fruition for Windstream, and it could mean a step forward for Habersham County’s economic development.
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.