Lea and Len Cohen stand outside the Sharing and Caring building where they have volunteered for decades. (Zach Taylor/Staff)
Mayor Gail Armour shows the council a map of the town’s water lines and where the town can possibly expand with the approval of SPLOST VIII funding. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)
Police Chief Casey Chastain said it is important that the Demorest police officers have reliable vehicles so they can continue to perform their jobs in an effective manner. (File)
that do not match the elevation of the road, which Baldwin’s council cannot remedy in the SPLOST VII cycle. Council hopes to fund the remainder of the project through SPLOST VIII funds, depending on whether voters approve the referendum in November. (File)
Property values for the 2025 tax digest were approved by the Habersham County Board of Tax Assessors Monday morning. (Adobe Stock Image)
A seat sits empty in one of Level Grove Elementary School’s classrooms, where students are set to return on Aug. 8. The Georgia legislature has passed Senate Bill 123, which aims to combat chronic student absenteeism through more supportive measures. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)
A Baldwin Fire Department truck sits outside of the city’s fire department. Recently, Baldwin’s council approached Cornelia Commissioners to ask for a consolidation of fire services. Council is still looking for ways to cut down on its $429,030.77 budget deficit after passing the budget in June. (Zach Taylor/Staff)
cilwoman Alice Venter and pose with puppies in February 2023. (File)
public safety, including purchasing a pumper truck for the fire department and designing a new fire station. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)
