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Nathan Eason (right) speaks with a farmer at the North Georgia Ag Expo about the things the UGA Extension does for the state’s agricultural interests, including education. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

Nathan Eason (right) speaks with a farmer at the North Georgia Ag Expo about the things the UGA Extension does for the state’s agricultural interests, including education. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

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An ‘economic engine’

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
By Zach Taylor Thursday afternoon’s rainy sunset set the scene for the North Georgia Ag Expo at Habersham Central High School, presented by White County Farmers Exchange, Habersham Farm Bureau and the Northeast Georgia Cattleman Association.
The swimming pool at the Habersham County Recreation Department drew concerns about maintenance with a stretched budget. (File)

The swimming pool at the Habersham County Recreation Department drew concerns about maintenance with a stretched budget. (File)

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Overtime pay affects parks and rec budget

News Staff
Friday, August 22, 2025
By Zach Taylor Habersham County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held staff reports on its year-end financials in its meeting on Tuesday.
Infrastructure improvements are comng to Circle Drive and Myrtle Street thanks to a $1 million grant. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

Infrastructure improvements are comng to Circle Drive and Myrtle Street thanks to a $1 million grant. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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City gets $1 mill grant

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Friday, August 22, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair The city of Cornelia was one of 36 communities throughout the state to receive a Community Development Block Grant funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Cornelia was awarded $1 million for multiple infrastructure improvements.
Volunteer April Matson (right) prepares to help a returning student for the Volunteers for Literacy Adult English Language Acquisition program. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

Volunteer April Matson (right) prepares to help a returning student for the Volunteers for Literacy Adult English Language Acquisition program. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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Bienvenidos, estudiantes

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Friday, August 22, 2025
By Hannah Caudell Bienvenidos,” volunteer instructor Jill Eruka said on Tuesday morning to a small class of adult learners while handing out sheets of test paper.
Makenna Pirkle (left) and Stella Nash (right) take a spin on the swing ride at the Chattacoochee Mountain Fair in 2023. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

Makenna Pirkle (left) and Stella Nash (right) take a spin on the swing ride at the Chattacoochee Mountain Fair in 2023. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

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Fair celebrates its 50th anniversary

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
By Zach Taylor Since 1975, the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair has welcomed thousands of people through its gates every year in early September, offering funnel cakes, fair traditions like the WCON Talent Show, contests, and more. This year is no exception.
A request to rezone just over 26 acres on Blair Road in order to build a new 17-lot subdivision was put on hold by county commissioners Monday night. (Submitted)

A request to rezone just over 26 acres on Blair Road in order to build a new 17-lot subdivision was put on hold by county commissioners Monday night. (Submitted)

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County delays subdivision vote

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair Commissioners decided to hold off on a rezoning decision which would open the process for a new subdivision development in the county.

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County sets millage rate

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair Habersham County Board of Commissioners adopted the millage rate at the full rollback rate of 11.272 mills for determining property taxes for the county’s general fund.