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Habersham County Sheriff’s Office deputies will increase their presence on roadways this holiday week in an effort to prevent crashes and fatalities. (Zach Taylor/Staff)
Holiday safe driving measures start today
The Grant-Reeves Honor Guard proudly presented the colors in last year’s Independence Day celebration in Demorest.
Demorest readies for full-day Glorious 4th celebration
The City of Baldwin has issued a boil water advisory after a pipe burst on the 6200 block of Willingham Avenue during the night. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)
Baldwin issues boil water advisory
The county still does not have a tax digest for determining property tax revenue for the $40.8 million general fund budget, but staff prepared a balanced budget based on estimates that growth was at four percent.
County takes look at FY2026 budget
Volunteer Edith Simmons works to tag and fold clothing in the donations section. Sharing and Caring Place accepts donations during open hours. (ZACH TAYLOR/Staff)
A place of giving
Nathan Dickerson plays at the Cornelia Splash Pad on a hot Tuesday morning. Taking the kids to the pool or the splash pad may be one way to beat the extreme heat this week in Habersham County. (HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff)
Try to beat the summer heat
Elections board certifies PSC results
Eric NeSmith hands the gavel to Keith Barlow durring the Georgia Press Association annual meeting Saturday morning. (Submitted)
State press association honors news staff
Myra Chandler rings the graduation bell at Mountain Education in Habersham. Chandler has celebrated her own graduation of sorts after retiring from Mountain Education after 16 years of counseling at the school, and a career in education and counseling that spans 54 years in total. Chandler is still involved with the school in a public relations role. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff
