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County OKs use for event center

Samantha Sinclair
Friday, June 20, 2025
   A new event center is one step closer to coming to the county.    At their meeting Monday night, the Habersham County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional use of property on Pea Ridge Road for an event center to be placed there.
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Council member Brown intends to run for mayor

Samantha Sinclair
Friday, June 20, 2025
   The longest-sitting person on the Clarkesville City Council wants to be the next mayor of Clarkesville.    Franklin Brown announced his intent to run in the election this week.    He said there are a great group of people assembled in the city leadership, and the city is strong financially.
David Quintal poses with one the dog houses he built with a team of volunteers for his Eagle service project. SUBMITTED

David Quintal poses with one the dog houses he built with a team of volunteers for his Eagle service project. SUBMITTED

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Quintal is Troop 5’s newest Eagle Scout

Samantha Sinclair
Friday, June 20, 2025
   David Quintal wasn’t thinking too far into his future when he was a Tiger Cub Scout.    His thoughts were focused on when he would get to race in a Pinewood Derby, or when he’d next get a treat at a meeting.    Becoming an Eagle Scout wouldn’t have crossed his mind back then.
Commission Chairman Jimmy Tench, right, hands Donnie Hunt a statue from the Habersham County Board of Commissioners as a token of their appreciation for his years of service to the county. Samantha Sinclair/Staff

Commission Chairman Jimmy Tench, right, hands Donnie Hunt a statue from the Habersham County Board of Commissioners as a token of their appreciation for his years of service to the county. Samantha Sinclair/Staff

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County selects new law firm, OKs manager’s contract

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
   On a night when they celebrated Donnie Hunt for his years of service as county attorney, the Habersham County Board of Commissioners decided on the appointment of a new firm to represent them.
Law enforcement personnel gather immediately after the arrest of Jonathan William Harris, 34, of Sautee, on Thursday night off Toccoa Highway. Habersham County Sheriff’s Office/Submitted

Law enforcement personnel gather immediately after the arrest of Jonathan William Harris, 34, of Sautee, on Thursday night off Toccoa Highway. Habersham County Sheriff’s Office/Submitted

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Officer-involved shooting suspect caught

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
   The suspect in connection with an officer-involved shooting last week was apprehended by Habersham County Sheriff’s deputies Thursday evening.
Habersham County Board of Commissioners want to repair and remodel dugouts at Diamond Memorial fields, but had varying ideas on how to pay for it while discussing the county’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Habersham County Board of Commissioners want to repair and remodel dugouts at Diamond Memorial fields, but had varying ideas on how to pay for it while discussing the county’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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County preps for budget hearings

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
   County leaders prepared a $40.8 million budget that uses the full rollback millage rate, even though they do not have a key piece of information — the tax digest.
Photo by Kimberly Farmer on Unsplash.

Photo by Kimberly Farmer on Unsplash.

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Board of Education OKs new budget

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      After two public hearings and months of consideration, the Habersham County Board of Education has officially approved the 2025-2026 budget for all funds.
Jessica and Cody Montgomery of Levi’s Ministries stand with the women who are currently participating in the Levi’s House women’s rehabilitation program. Pictured from left are Amanda Phelps, Leah Farmer, KC Corriera, Cody and Jessica Montgomery, Amanda Dunn-Wall, Kristi Moore, and Misty Woods. Not pictured is Daisy Campbell. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Jessica and Cody Montgomery of Levi’s Ministries stand with the women who are currently participating in the Levi’s House women’s rehabilitation program. Pictured from left are Amanda Phelps, Leah Farmer, KC Corriera, Cody and Jessica Montgomery, Amanda Dunn-Wall, Kristi Moore, and Misty Woods. Not pictured is Daisy Campbell. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

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Safe haven

News Staff
Friday, June 13, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      Jessica and Cody Montgomery, the owners of the faith-based rehabilitation center Levi’s House, have finally achieved one of their most sought-after goals: opening a rehabilitation center for women.
Law enforcement units are shown near the Kubota side-by-side Jonathan William Harris was seen driving Thursday night prior to his arrest. (Habersham County Sheriff’s Office photo/Rob Moore)

Law enforcement units are shown near the Kubota side-by-side Jonathan William Harris was seen driving Thursday night prior to his arrest. (Habersham County Sheriff’s Office photo/Rob Moore)

Deputy injured in traffic stop

Zach Taylor
Friday, June 13, 2025
   On Wednesday morning at approximately 3:30 a.m., a Habersham County Sheriff Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a truck with two flat tires at the end of Juniper Trail in Toccoa.
Baldwin’s city hall was the site of the Baldwin Comprehensive Plan on Wednesday evening, where the stakeholder committee discussed collecting survey data, feasibility studies, and how to bring more business and residents into the city while keeping its small-town feel. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Baldwin’s city hall was the site of the Baldwin Comprehensive Plan on Wednesday evening, where the stakeholder committee discussed collecting survey data, feasibility studies, and how to bring more business and residents into the city while keeping its small-town feel. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

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Baldwin holds Comprehensive Plan meeting

News Staff
Friday, June 13, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      The city of Baldwin hosted their kickoff meeting for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan that will guide the city’s decisions for the next five years.