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For the first time in more than 41 years, the Town of Mt. Airy has proposed to raise its millage rate by half a mill, potentially bringing the millage rate from 3.91 to 4.5. (File photo)

For the first time in more than 41 years, the Town of Mt. Airy has proposed to raise its millage rate by half a mill, potentially bringing the millage rate from 3.91 to 4.5. (File photo)

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Mt. Airy to raise taxes

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
By Zach Taylor For the first time in more than 41 years, the Town of Mt. Airy has proposed to raise its millage rate by half a mill, potentially bringing the millage rate from 3.91 to 4.5.
As the old courthouse property sits cleared and vacant, Clarkesville City Council is moving forward with a hotel feasibility study for the property. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

As the old courthouse property sits cleared and vacant, Clarkesville City Council is moving forward with a hotel feasibility study for the property. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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City hires firm for hotel study

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair Clarkesville wants a better focus on plans for the old courthouse property, and is finding out how feasible it will be to place a hotel on the land.
A 45-mile-per-hour sign flashes near the Tallulah Falls School campuses on Thursday morning. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

A 45-mile-per-hour sign flashes near the Tallulah Falls School campuses on Thursday morning. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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Tallulah Falls reduces speed camera hours

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Friday, September 5, 2025
By Hannah Caudell Many drivers in the state of Georgia have a pretty common pet peeve: school zone cameras.
Alex Michael Miller

Alex Michael Miller

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GBI arrests man on exploitation charges

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Friday, September 5, 2025
By Hannah Caudell A 36-year-old Clarkesville man was arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) on four counts of sexual exploitation of children after multiple warrants were issued for his apprehension.
City of Cornelia

City of Cornelia

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City proposes budget increase

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Friday, September 5, 2025
By Zach Taylor Cornelia held its first budget hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget on Tuesday evening, with no public comment for or against the proposed budget.
Larry and Evie Whitfield are proud of their Revolutionary War ancestors, and Larry is one of the men known to dress up in a Revolutionary War uniform for events and while serving as a member of the Georgia Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard. His uniform was specially-made by a seamstress in Texas, and he’s taken good care of it over the years. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

Larry and Evie Whitfield are proud of their Revolutionary War ancestors, and Larry is one of the men known to dress up in a Revolutionary War uniform for events and while serving as a member of the Georgia Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard. His uniform was specially-made by a seamstress in Texas, and he’s taken good care of it over the years. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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Taking care of history

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Friday, September 5, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair When Evie Whitfield was six years old, her family gathered at a cemetery. She remembers it was a Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution event, where they were marking the graves of Patriots, including her own ancestor, George Wilson.
Zachary Bryan Devincentis

Zachary Bryan Devincentis

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High-speed chase ends with arrest

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
By Hannah Caudell A Clarkesville man was arrested on Friday night after engaging in a high-speed chase with a Habersham County Sheriff’s Office deputy.

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Appeal deadline set for Monday

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair Property owners have until Monday to file an appeal for the assessed value of their property. Tax assessment notices were mailed to property owners July 25, and reflect changes as the result of the county-wide reevaluation.
Members of the State Election Board discuss election security at North Georgia Technical College in Clarkesville. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

Members of the State Election Board discuss election security at North Georgia Technical College in Clarkesville. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

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Election issues ‘on full display’

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair and Ty Tagami Members of the Republican-controlled State Election Board offered differing views on election security Thursday when lawmakers held their third of six listening sessions at North Georgia Technical College in Clarkesville.