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Students lead the class with stretch exercises to start off physical training, which the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps at Habersham Central High School has every Friday.

Students lead the class with stretch exercises to start off physical training, which the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps at Habersham Central High School has every Friday.

Air Force JROTC takes lead in serving community

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
   The Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps began at Habersham Central High School in 2006. Since then, Major Etoya Hearon said the program has grown in terms of the opportunities they’ve had to participate in more challenging events.
Drivers have noticed workers cutting down trees along Route 365, which the Department of Transportation said is for safety purposes.

Drivers have noticed workers cutting down trees along Route 365, which the Department of Transportation said is for safety purposes.

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GDOT: Tree cutting is for safety

Eric Pereira
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
   The Georgia Department of Transportation is continuing with tree removal projects which is said to be for driver safety.     Drivers will see that trees have come down on the state Route 365 and 441 bypass, as well as SR 365 northbound leading into the exit for Historic Highway 441.
County Manager Phil Sutton went back and forth with Baldwin officials Monday at the city council meeting regarding the city’s decision to terminate their automatic aid agreement in 2018 and how that played a role in plans to annex unincorporated islands.

County Manager Phil Sutton went back and forth with Baldwin officials Monday at the city council meeting regarding the city’s decision to terminate their automatic aid agreement in 2018 and how that played a role in plans to annex unincorporated islands.

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Baldwin explains annexation situation

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
   Baldwin City Attorney David Syfan repeated a similar phrase over and over again Monday night at the city council meeting, but with the same message – the city of Baldwin is not going forward with the island annexations.
Councilmen-elects John Hendrix and Nathan Davis commented on Demorest’s proposed budget for 2020 and shared some common goals during the Tuesday public hearing.

Councilmen-elects John Hendrix and Nathan Davis commented on Demorest’s proposed budget for 2020 and shared some common goals during the Tuesday public hearing.

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Councilmen-elect share views on Demorest budget

Eric Pereira
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
   The Demorest City Council held a lengthy discussion Tuesday during the first public hearing of the proposed fiscal year 2020 budget.
Photo courtesy of Habersham County The inside of the car that burned near Little Faith Lane on Wednesday was badly damaged, and the man had to be flown out with burns.

Photo courtesy of Habersham County The inside of the car that burned near Little Faith Lane on Wednesday was badly damaged, and the man had to be flown out with burns.

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Man burned in heater accident

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
   A man was flown out by Air Life crews Tuesday morning after suffering second- and third-degree burns after his makeshift heating arrangement exploded.    Habersham Dispatch got a call regarding a possible explosion near Living Faith Lane in Demorest at 10:12 a.m. Tuesday.
Small cities deal with drivers coming in at high speeds

Small cities deal with drivers coming in at high speeds

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Cities refute 'speed trap' report data

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
   As local drivers took to the roads this week for the official beginning to the holiday season, they had to watch their speedometer closely as they headed to grandmother’s house.
Michael Parks, right, brings a beverage to Bruce Fry of Clarkesville at the Clarkesville Soup Kitchen on Monday afternoon.

Michael Parks, right, brings a beverage to Bruce Fry of Clarkesville at the Clarkesville Soup Kitchen on Monday afternoon.

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Volunteer has a passion to serve others

Eric Pereira
Monday, November 25, 2019
   One volunteer who first came to the Clarkesville Soup Kitchen with his mother for meals and fellowship turned a love for the camaraderie into a desire to serve his community.
Baldwin's annexing of various adjacent property, including the Habersham County Airport, was cancelled Friday.

Baldwin's annexing of various adjacent property, including the Habersham County Airport, was cancelled Friday.

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Baldwin punts on annexation plans

News Staff
Monday, November 25, 2019
   Citing “incorrect assumptions, unfounded accusations and hostilities” about their plans, Baldwin city officials announced they would not pursue annexation of multiple unincorporated islands despite having a first reading on it at their previous meeting.

Early voting for special Dec. 3 election ends Nov. 27

Chamian Cruz
Monday, November 25, 2019
   Habersham Countians will have one more chance to choose between candidates Darrin Johnston and Tim Stamey for county commissioner (district five) during a Dec. 3 runoff election.    Because there were five candidates on the ballot for the Nov.