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Truett McConnell University’s trustess are preparing to meet Friday regarding students coming forward in accusation against administrator Bradley Reynolds. LANDEN TODD/Staff

Truett McConnell University’s trustess are preparing to meet Friday regarding students coming forward in accusation against administrator Bradley Reynolds. LANDEN TODD/Staff

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More come forward in TMU scandal

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
By Jerry Grillo CNI News Service      Days after sex abuse allegations shook Truett McConnell University (TMU) in Cleveland, the scandal is still unfolding as other former students come forward with accusations and the school’s trustees prepare to meet on Friday, possibly to determine the future...
After serving 14 years on the city council (shown above being sworn in in 2024), Adam Tullis has submitted his resignation and plans to run for mayor. (File)

After serving 14 years on the city council (shown above being sworn in in 2024), Adam Tullis has submitted his resignation and plans to run for mayor. (File)

Tullis submits resignation, intends to run for mayor

News Staff
Friday, May 30, 2025
Mt. Airy Councilman Adam Tullis said he will officially be putting up a bid for the mayor’s seat. Current Mayor Ray McAllister announced that he would likely not seek reelection this year. Tullis has been a councilmember in Mt.
Sarah, Connie and Lori Walters stand in front of the cozy building just south of the barn. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Sarah, Connie and Lori Walters stand in front of the cozy building just south of the barn. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Making old things new

Zach Taylor
Friday, May 30, 2025
The story of an all-American TV show in the 2010s had come to life for the Walters family.
Clarkesville is throwing a dance party to celebrate the acquisition of the old courthouse property. A Square Affair: Clarkesville Claims its Heart will take place from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, June 14 directly on the old courthouse property. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Clarkesville is throwing a dance party to celebrate the acquisition of the old courthouse property. A Square Affair: Clarkesville Claims its Heart will take place from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, June 14 directly on the old courthouse property. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Clarkesville celebrating its potential

Samantha Sinclair
Friday, May 30, 2025
   Clarkesville is throwing a dance party to celebrate the acquisition of the old courthouse property.    A Square Affair: Clarkesville Claims its Heart will take place from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, June 14 directly on the old courthouse property, just beside the gazebo downtown.
Assistant Poll Manager Stephanie Martin and Poll Manager Scott Brown wait for voters to check in at the Habersham County Elections and Voter Registration office in Cornelia. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/Staff

Assistant Poll Manager Stephanie Martin and Poll Manager Scott Brown wait for voters to check in at the Habersham County Elections and Voter Registration office in Cornelia. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/Staff

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Voting starts in Special Primary

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Friday, May 30, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair and Dave Williams      Early voting started Tuesday for the Public Service Commission Special Primary, and one candidate was disqualified Wednesday.    Primary Election Day is June 17, with voters selecting candidates for Public Service Commission Districts 2 and 3.
Baldwin’s public works department had an eventful Memorial Day weekend, when a water leak was detected on Stonepile Street in Baldwin. Baldwin residents were given a boil water advisory while the crews worked to repair the issue, which involved two additional leaks down the line once the initial one was fixed. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Baldwin’s public works department had an eventful Memorial Day weekend, when a water leak was detected on Stonepile Street in Baldwin. Baldwin residents were given a boil water advisory while the crews worked to repair the issue, which involved two additional leaks down the line once the initial one was fixed. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

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Baldwin City Council approves emergency leak expense

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Friday, May 30, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      On Memorial Day weekend, Baldwin residents were hit with another boil water advisory when a leak in Baldwin’s mountain water system was detected on Stonepile Street.
Kendall Respress leaps into the air as he throws his graduation cap with other graduates. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Kendall Respress leaps into the air as he throws his graduation cap with other graduates. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Off to the next adventure

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      People packed into Raider Stadium like sardines on Friday night for the school year’s grand finale, the graduation of the Class of 2025.    This year was full of firsts for the student body. It was Principal Dr.
VFW Post 7720 is moving forward with plans to build a new home on Smith Loop Road, using renderings created about five years ago. Submitted

VFW Post 7720 is moving forward with plans to build a new home on Smith Loop Road, using renderings created about five years ago. Submitted

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New veterans center plans underway

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
   At the conclusion of the annual Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Park, VFW Post Commander Barry Church asked those gathered what they saw as they looked across the valley beyond the cemetery’s grounds.    “We see a dream,” Church said.
Dr. Brian James speaks on success being defined as wisdom at Habersham Central High School’s graduation ceremony. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Dr. Brian James speaks on success being defined as wisdom at Habersham Central High School’s graduation ceremony. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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James receives Lifetime Achievement Award

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      Friends, family, administrators, and a few Level Grove Baptist Church congregation members laughed together in the Habersham Central High School cafeteria, waiting to celebrate this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Dr. Brian James.
Honor Guard members Roy Albea Jr., Rob Wallace, Bob Trousdale, VFW Auxillary President Steven Hawkins and Dr. Ed Hendricks fire the volleys during the morning ceremony as Danny Stephens waits to play Taps. Samantha Sinclair/Staff

Honor Guard members Roy Albea Jr., Rob Wallace, Bob Trousdale, VFW Auxillary President Steven Hawkins and Dr. Ed Hendricks fire the volleys during the morning ceremony as Danny Stephens waits to play Taps. Samantha Sinclair/Staff

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‘Let the bell toll’

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
   After the U.S. military deaths were read aloud for each war, VFW Post 7720 Chaplain Dana McCloud announced, “Let the bell toll.”    25,000 in the American Revolutionary War. 15,000 in the War of 1812. 13,000 in the Mexican-American War. 620,000-750,000 in the Civil War.