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The Georgia Ports Authority is set to open its Blue Ridge Connector inland terminal — also known as the Inland Port — in Spring 2026, providing direct rail service between Savannah and Gainesville, a high-growth logistics hub located just 50 mile from Atlanta, near Interstate 85. (Submitted)

The Georgia Ports Authority is set to open its Blue Ridge Connector inland terminal — also known as the Inland Port — in Spring 2026, providing direct rail service between Savannah and Gainesville, a high-growth logistics hub located just 50 mile from Atlanta, near Interstate 85. (Submitted)

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Port Authority: Inland port set for soft opening in May

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
By Hannah Caudell With spring approaching comes the possibility that the Blue Ridge Connector, also known as the Inland Port, will be open, changing the way commercial products move throughout the state and throughout Habersham County.
Volunteer Karen Tench grabs another piece of tape to secure the wrapping paper around a new pair of shoes. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

Volunteer Karen Tench grabs another piece of tape to secure the wrapping paper around a new pair of shoes. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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A new pair of kicks

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
By Hannah Caudell Demorest City Hall was filled with volunteers on Thursday, wrapping one important item that will be given out to children receiving weekend food bags from The Everyday Good: a new pair of shoes.
Braylin Winkles waves to the judges and the crowd during the princess dress portion of the pageant. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

Braylin Winkles waves to the judges and the crowd during the princess dress portion of the pageant. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

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Pageant raises funds for cancer

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
By Zach Taylor R uby Elite Pageants held its annual Christmas pageant with multiple twists this year.
Award winners Habersham EMC President and CEO Bryan Ferguson, Blackhawk Fly Fishing CEO and Southern Farm and Garden Publisher Abby Jackson, Georgia Farm Bureau Certified Farm Market Coordinator Kelly Henry and 2025 Young Farmer and Rancher Spotlight Award Winner Grace McClain stand together for a photo after the ceremony. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

Award winners Habersham EMC President and CEO Bryan Ferguson, Blackhawk Fly Fishing CEO and Southern Farm and Garden Publisher Abby Jackson, Georgia Farm Bureau Certified Farm Market Coordinator Kelly Henry and 2025 Young Farmer and Rancher Spotlight Award Winner Grace McClain stand together for a photo after the ceremony. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

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Best in agriculture receive honors

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
By Zach Taylor Habersham County Farm Bureau held its annual Farm City Breakfast, honoring the county’s agricultural efforts on Friday. Agriculture is vital to the American way of life.
Habersham County Board of Commissioners — Bruce Harkness, Jimmy Tench, Kelly Woodall and Ty Akins —recognizes Farm-City Week with Habersham County Farm Bureau representatives (center) Jared Brooks, Cheryl Kowalsky and Jimmy Kowalsky. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

Habersham County Board of Commissioners — Bruce Harkness, Jimmy Tench, Kelly Woodall and Ty Akins —recognizes Farm-City Week with Habersham County Farm Bureau representatives (center) Jared Brooks, Cheryl Kowalsky and Jimmy Kowalsky. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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County celebrates Farm-City Week

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Friday, November 21, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair This morning, local farmers and partners will be honored during the annual Farm-City Breakfast.
Zach Taylor/Staff

Zach Taylor/Staff

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Shutdown bill may hurt local hemp industry

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Friday, November 21, 2025
By Hannah Caudell In a surprise twist last week, Congress snuck in an amendment to the bill that ended the longest government shutdown in American history: an essential ban on the commercial hemp industry.
Colby Moore

Colby Moore

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Moore leaves Main Street

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Friday, November 21, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair The city of Clarkesville will be looking for a new Main Street director in the coming weeks. The city and Colby Moore “separated ties” this week, according to City Manager Keith Dickerson. Moore’s last day was Wednesday.
Samantha Sinclair/Staff

Samantha Sinclair/Staff

Decking the tree

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Friday, November 21, 2025
Justin Garrett of Cornelia Public Works adds ribbon to the city’s Christmas tree Wednesday afternoon. The public works crew — including Jud Pitts, Kevin Clark and Dale Herbert — were filling the tree with ornaments throughout the day.
Red Apple Innovation Corridor plans to build various types of residential, commercial and industrial buildings and complexes on the property, including a potential data center.

Red Apple Innovation Corridor plans to build various types of residential, commercial and industrial buildings and complexes on the property, including a potential data center.

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Cornelia project has many layers

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Friday, November 21, 2025
By Hannah Caudell The Red Apple Innovation Corridor plan has been a hot button issue for Cornelia residents and the county as a whole in recent weeks after the Cornelia City Commissioners held their regular meeting on Nov. 4, where more details were given on the project and its scope.