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Billy Burrell (left) shares a laugh with John A. Harris at his birthday party on Friday morning.

Billy Burrell (left) shares a laugh with John A. Harris at his birthday party on Friday morning.

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Radio icon Billy Burrell celebrates 90th birthday with community

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
   For seven decades, Billy Burrell has been pastor and friend to everyone in Northeast Georgia, whether they know it or not.    The community came out Friday morning to celebrate Habersham County’s all-time greatest radio personality a day before his 90th birthday.
Sheriff Joey Terrell lays out an alternative plan for a new jail construction for the Habersham County Commissioners at Monday’s meeting.

Sheriff Joey Terrell lays out an alternative plan for a new jail construction for the Habersham County Commissioners at Monday’s meeting.

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Habersham County looking for ways to pay for new jail

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
   Habersham County’s Board of Commissioners reopened discussions Monday to try and find a way to build a new jail for the county.    Plans for the much-needed facility have been stagnant since the bond referendum was voted down in November by 8% of the county’s registered voters.
Chuck Johnson with Hollywood Baptist Church, Nathan Rhoads and Jessie Smith with Bethlehem Baptist load up a van with sack lunches that were distributed to families Monday.

Chuck Johnson with Hollywood Baptist Church, Nathan Rhoads and Jessie Smith with Bethlehem Baptist load up a van with sack lunches that were distributed to families Monday.

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Community works to feed families amid crisis

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
   The Habersham County School System’s nutrition department now has a plan in place to provide limited meals to community children age 18 and under.     As of Tuesday, meals may be picked up daily between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Chad Black, director of Emergency Services, demonstrates the Bioesque Botanical Disinfectant spray used to kill coronavirus on the person of EMTs and patients.

Chad Black, director of Emergency Services, demonstrates the Bioesque Botanical Disinfectant spray used to kill coronavirus on the person of EMTs and patients.

Habersham County activates its coronavirus prevention plan

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
   Habersham County is doing all it can to be prepared if the COVID-19 coronavirus comes here.    Over the weekend, there were reports of two positive cases in Hall County, though one of those was later revealed to be someone from another county who sought medical attention there.
David Baker, CEO and president of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, gives the keynote address at the American Values Dinner on Thursday night at Piedmont College.

David Baker, CEO and president of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, gives the keynote address at the American Values Dinner on Thursday night at Piedmont College.

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Hall of Fame CEO Baker touts American Values to Scouts

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
   Football analogies are all over our daily vernacular, even with sports on an unexpected hiatus. David Baker knows those phrases are more than just cliches, but the connection of our values to the game Americans love.
South Habersham Middle School nurse Christy Blakely receives her award Tuesday from Superintendent Matthew Cooper.

South Habersham Middle School nurse Christy Blakely receives her award Tuesday from Superintendent Matthew Cooper.

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Blakely is Habersham schools’ top support person

Eric Pereira
Friday, March 13, 2020
   The recipient of the 2019-2020 Support System of the Year for Habersham County Schools was South Habersham Middle School nurse Christy Blakely.     She will go on to represent the Habersham County School system at the state level.
From left are Superintendent Matthew Cooper and 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year Ansley Green at Tuesday’s awards ceremony.

From left are Superintendent Matthew Cooper and 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year Ansley Green at Tuesday’s awards ceremony.

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Fairview's Green named Habersham's Teacher of the Year

Eric Pereira
Friday, March 13, 2020
   Habersham County Schools held their annual awards banquet Tuesday where they named Ansley Green, fifth grade English and Language Arts at Fairview Elementary School, as Teacher of the Year. Green will next represent the Habersham County School system at the state level.
The Complete Count Census Committee meets at the Habersham County Administration building in Clarkesville.

The Complete Count Census Committee meets at the Habersham County Administration building in Clarkesville.

Habersham County Complete Count Committee still seeking peak ops

Eric Pereira
Friday, March 13, 2020
   The Complete Count Census Committee held their last meeting Tuesday to discuss how to ensure the maximum number of Habersham Countians are aware of Census Day on April 1.     The committee is still pushing to advertise through as many avenues possible.
Baldwin has new cameras that will record vehicles speeding through the school zone and issues warnings for the next 30 days.

Baldwin has new cameras that will record vehicles speeding through the school zone and issues warnings for the next 30 days.

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Baldwin has eyes on school zones with new cameras

News Staff
Friday, March 13, 2020
   Baldwin Police are now enforcing school zone safety at Baldwin Elementary School with automated speed cameras along Willingham Avenue.