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Jerry Neace is the former mayor of Baldwin and is now the former city administrator.

Jerry Neace is the former mayor of Baldwin and is now the former city administrator.

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Neace to get $100K to leave Baldwin city administrator post

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
The city of Baldwin will pay out more than $100,000 as part of a separation agreement with former City Administrator Jerry Neace. Baldwin’s council voted unanimously to approve the agreement and sever ties with Neace during a special called meeting last Thursday.
Renee Johnson and Connie Perry sing during the benefit for Scarlett LaCount at Pitts Park on Saturday.

Renee Johnson and Connie Perry sing during the benefit for Scarlett LaCount at Pitts Park on Saturday.

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Community celebrates the life of Scarlett LaCount

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
The family of Scarlett LaCount knew their brave little girl did not have much time left on this earth, but she was not about to waste that time, either.    On Friday afternoon, 4-year-old Scarlett spent her last day battling Stage 5 Wilms Tumor Cancer with her parents and grandparents.
Trey McFalls shows off the fly fishing gear available at Unicoi Outfitters General Store. ERIC PEREIRA/Staff

Trey McFalls shows off the fly fishing gear available at Unicoi Outfitters General Store. ERIC PEREIRA/Staff

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New businesses build brands in downtown Clarkesville

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, July 30, 2020
With stay-at-home and shelter-in-place orders seemingly in the rearview mirror for many consumers, Clarkesville residents getting back to in-store shopping will be greeted with two new businesses in their downtown area.

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No one hurt as gas leak evacuates Baldwin homes

Eric Pereira
Thursday, July 30, 2020
A gas leak Wednesday night required first responders to have residents evacuate their homes in Baldwin.     Lt. Josh Defoor with Baldwin Fire Department said a tree was being uprooted and the roots took out a main natural gas line around 6:20 p.m. he said.
Setup had just begun Thursday morning for Habersham Central High School’s graduation ceremony.

Setup had just begun Thursday morning for Habersham Central High School’s graduation ceremony.

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Graduation Day arrives, pandemic still looms

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Habersham Central High School’s Class of 2020 has been waiting a long time to hear their name called and receive their diploma – their whole lives, plus a few extra months.
Carson Veale (right) from Clarkesville picks up his Northeast Georgian Locally Grown produce with the assistance of volunteer Tom Gagnon. Locally grown foods have seen a surge during the pandemic crisis.

Carson Veale (right) from Clarkesville picks up his Northeast Georgian Locally Grown produce with the assistance of volunteer Tom Gagnon. Locally grown foods have seen a surge during the pandemic crisis.

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Local farmers’ sales rise during health crisis

Eric Pereira
Thursday, July 30, 2020
As mask mandates and requests for social distancing become the norm for certain retail chain grocery stores, people seem to be gravitating to purchasing from local farmers.
District 4 county commission candidates Natalie Crawford (left) and Bruce Harkness spoke at Wednesday night’s forum at the Cornelia Community House, sponsored by The Northeast Georgian and 107.7 The Breeze.

District 4 county commission candidates Natalie Crawford (left) and Bruce Harkness spoke at Wednesday night’s forum at the Cornelia Community House, sponsored by The Northeast Georgian and 107.7 The Breeze.

Candidates make pitches as election nears

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Wednesday night’s political forum sponsored by The Northeast Georgian and 107.7 The Breeze gave voters one final chance to hear from candidates participating in the Aug. 11 runoff election.
Pictured are former Coach George McMillian, and former players Jerry Pulliam, Fernandez West, Jeff Gerrin and Chad Radcliffe.

Pictured are former Coach George McMillian, and former players Jerry Pulliam, Fernandez West, Jeff Gerrin and Chad Radcliffe.

Habersham Central Ring of Honor Class of 2020 recognized

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
The class of 2020 Raiders Ring of Honor was inducted prior to the Habersham Central Football Ring of Honor Golf Tournament at The Orchard Golf and Country Club in Clarkesville Tuesday. The Ring of Honor recognizes outstanding players throughout history in Habersham Central football.
District 50 candidate Stacy Hall has a strong support system in son Lincoln, wife Ivy and daughter Brinson.

District 50 candidate Stacy Hall has a strong support system in son Lincoln, wife Ivy and daughter Brinson.

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Candidates lean on support systems throughout campaign

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
They say behind every powerful man is a strong and equally powerful woman, and that is certainly the case for many political candidates.    For the candidates in Georgia Senate District 50, the campaigns are far from solo efforts.
Rick Austin, John Hendrix and Nathan Davis have been notified they could be recalled by Demorest residents.

Rick Austin, John Hendrix and Nathan Davis have been notified they could be recalled by Demorest residents.

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Documents filed for recall of Demorest officials

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Recall applications were issued Monday for Demorest Councilmen Nathan Davis, John Hendrix and Mayor Rick Austin, according to Habersham County Elections Supervisor Laurel Ellison.