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At a family photo shoot in November, Sam Tolbert wanted to have his photo made in his Clarkesville cap. “I think his smile says it all,” said longtime friend Lane Gresham.

At a family photo shoot in November, Sam Tolbert wanted to have his photo made in his Clarkesville cap. “I think his smile says it all,” said longtime friend Lane Gresham.

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Family, friends recall 'Mr. Clarkesville' fondly

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Sam Tolbert passed away Feb. 5, but he left behind an indelible legacy of service and contributions to his community.
County Vice Chair Natalie Crawford has been on the commission since 2013.

County Vice Chair Natalie Crawford has been on the commission since 2013.

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Crawford set to run for third term on county commission

News Staff
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Habersham County Commissioner and Vice Chairman Natalie Crawford announced Friday she will run for a third term on the county commission.    “Representing and serving the citizens of Habersham is one of my greatest passions,” Crawford said.
Attendance winners for January were honored at Monday’s Habersham County Board of Education meeting, including double winners for student and faculty attendance Habersham Ninth Grade Academy, represented by Principal Connie Franklin (left), and Baldwin Elementary, represented by Principal Rodney Long. The most improved attendance award went to Woodville Elementary, represented by Susan Davis (right).

Attendance winners for January were honored at Monday’s Habersham County Board of Education meeting, including double winners for student and faculty attendance Habersham Ninth Grade Academy, represented by Principal Connie Franklin (left), and Baldwin Elementary, represented by Principal Rodney Long. The most improved attendance award went to Woodville Elementary, represented by Susan Davis (right).

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Superintendent touts Habersham schools' accomplishments

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Superintendent Matthew Cooper had a lot to celebrate Monday night.
From left are Baldwin City Council members Stephanie Almagno, Alice Venter, Theron Ayers, Mayor Joe Elam, and councilmen Jeff Parrish and Larry Lewallen at Monday’s meeting.

From left are Baldwin City Council members Stephanie Almagno, Alice Venter, Theron Ayers, Mayor Joe Elam, and councilmen Jeff Parrish and Larry Lewallen at Monday’s meeting.

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Baldwin approves new lift station repair

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
The Baldwin City Council Monday approved the purchase of a new pump costing over $50,000 for the regency lift station.     The city has a pump at the regency lift station that they either have to rebuild or replace.
Carmen Agra Deedy wrote "14 Cows for America."

Carmen Agra Deedy wrote "14 Cows for America."

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One Book Habersham picks new book

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
The sixth annual “One Book Habersham-Together We Read” kicked off Monday at the Habersham County Board of Education meeting, as the book for the year was revealed as “14 Cows for America” by Carmen Agra Deedy.
Woodville Elementary School second graders (from left) Jake Gabrels, Leah Elias-Lopez and Emma Gunn enjoy the books provided by the Fountas and Pinnell guided reading program to Habersham County schools.

Woodville Elementary School second graders (from left) Jake Gabrels, Leah Elias-Lopez and Emma Gunn enjoy the books provided by the Fountas and Pinnell guided reading program to Habersham County schools.

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Habersham students shine with new reading program

Matthew Osborne
Friday, February 7, 2020
Habersham County teachers pitched the Board of Education on Tuesday to expand the use of what they described as “life-changing” teaching materials that made their debut in the county’s elementary schools this year.
Sandi Densmore of Clarkesville celebrates her final chemotherapy treatment in January 2019.

Sandi Densmore of Clarkesville celebrates her final chemotherapy treatment in January 2019.

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Cancer survivor never gave up

Matthew Osborne
Friday, February 7, 2020
Sandi Densmore considers every day a blessing.    The Clarkesville mother of two, grandmother of two more, battled cancer for five months of chemotherapy before getting a clean diagnosis last year, but she did not do it alone.
The Regional African American Museum shares a space with the Habersham County Historical Society, Inc.

The Regional African American Museum shares a space with the Habersham County Historical Society, Inc.

African-American history exhibit celebrates 10 years

News Staff
Friday, February 7, 2020
This article, one of four, is based on materials from the 20 exhibition panels of  the Regional African American Museum [RAAM] and from the recent publication by the Habersham Historical Society [HCHS], Habersham200: New Thoughts of Old Things (A Brief History 1818-2018).