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Rep. Victor Anderson explains how he and Sen. Bo Hatchett and Rep. Chris Erwin work together as a team during the Post-Legislative Breakfast panel discussion as Nancy Palmer of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce listens. Samantha Sinclair/Staff

Rep. Victor Anderson explains how he and Sen. Bo Hatchett and Rep. Chris Erwin work together as a team during the Post-Legislative Breakfast panel discussion as Nancy Palmer of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce listens. Samantha Sinclair/Staff

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Lawmakers discuss bills at breakfast

Samantha Sinclair
Friday, May 2, 2025
Local leaders got to learn more about tort reform, school safety and tariffs over breakfast Wednesday morning.
Habersham County deputies, GBI Bomb Squad and Habersham County Fire and Med units were on scene at a residence in Fairview after a cannonball involving black powder was reported to have not been inert. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Habersham County deputies, GBI Bomb Squad and Habersham County Fire and Med units were on scene at a residence in Fairview after a cannonball involving black powder was reported to have not been inert. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Live cannonball found, safely detonated

Zach Taylor
Friday, May 2, 2025
At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, a resident in Fairview, on Wheeler Road, decided to call local authorities regarding a Civil War-era cannonball that they suspected was not inert.
Woodville Elementary School is currently under construction by Carroll Daniel construction, who are working on the various projects at night right now and will continue until the last day of school on May 23. Renovations to the building are expected to be complete before students return to school on August 8, 2025. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Woodville Elementary School is currently under construction by Carroll Daniel construction, who are working on the various projects at night right now and will continue until the last day of school on May 23. Renovations to the building are expected to be complete before students return to school on August 8, 2025. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

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Woodville Elementary begins construction for Summer 2025 projects

News Staff
Friday, May 2, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      Woodville and Hazel Grove Elementary Schools may look a little different when students return to school in August.    The schools are slated for major construction projects during the summer, with a bulk of the construction happening at Woodville.
Scott Raven does his famous rendition of ‘I’m All Shook Up’ by Elvis Presley, while other Dream Weavers in slicked-back hair and poodle skirts dance in the background to kick off the Dream Weavers 25 year celebration. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Scott Raven does his famous rendition of ‘I’m All Shook Up’ by Elvis Presley, while other Dream Weavers in slicked-back hair and poodle skirts dance in the background to kick off the Dream Weavers 25 year celebration. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

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Never stop caring

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      The light from the multi-colored stained glass window shone on the makeshift dance floor of the idyllic barn, where the Dream Weavers had gathered to celebrate 25 years of self-advocacy and community service.
Photo by Iñaki del Olmo on Unsplash

Photo by Iñaki del Olmo on Unsplash

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Baldwin denies library funding request

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      The Baldwin City Council voted unanimously to deny the funding request from Habersham County’s libraries during Monday night’s meeting after receiving a letter of consideration from Habersham County Library Board Chairman Perry Rettig.
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Fiveash

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Fiveash resigns from Partnership Habersham

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Partnership Habersham accepted the resignation of Charlie Fiveash, its executive director, effective today, April 30.    He has been in the position since January 2020.    Rope Roberts, chair of Partnership Habersham, announced the resignation Tuesday.
Roberts

Roberts

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Inmate convicted for obstruction, battery

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      Almost two years after the incident occurred, Mark Edward Roberts has been convicted of two counts of an indictment following a two-day trial in Superior Court.
CWO-3 Jose Saravia hugs his sons, Eli Saravia, Christian Saravia and Gabe Lorenzo after surprising them at Bigg Daddy’s in Cornelia after being deployed for more than seven months. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

CWO-3 Jose Saravia hugs his sons, Eli Saravia, Christian Saravia and Gabe Lorenzo after surprising them at Bigg Daddy’s in Cornelia after being deployed for more than seven months. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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‘Happy to be home’

Zach Taylor
Friday, April 25, 2025
American Flags waved as the word “surprise” was shouted when United States Navy Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jose Saravia walked up the stairs at Bigg Daddy’s in Cornelia Wednesday evening.    “I’m super stoked and beyond happy to be home,” Saravia said after the surprise.
Pastor Randy Kanipe shows the weaving banner in the sanctuary. The weaving banner is a display of more than 130 pieces of fabric brought by an individual from the now mixed congregation, showcasing unity as one church body. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Pastor Randy Kanipe shows the weaving banner in the sanctuary. The weaving banner is a display of more than 130 pieces of fabric brought by an individual from the now mixed congregation, showcasing unity as one church body. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Local Methodist churches merge

Zach Taylor
Friday, April 25, 2025
Cornelia United Methodist Church pews are looking fuller nowadays.    Cornelia UMC recently acquired a congregation of around 75 people from the former Clarkesville United Methodist Church, which disaffiliated back in 2023.
Doug Collins speaks at Piedmont University in 2024 at the American Values Dinner. He will speak again at the university for the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies. FILE

Doug Collins speaks at Piedmont University in 2024 at the American Values Dinner. He will speak again at the university for the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies. FILE

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Collins to speak at Piedmont’s graduation

Samantha Sinclair
Friday, April 25, 2025
Piedmont University’s graduation ceremonies will feature U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins delivering the keynote address.    Commencement ceremonies will be at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. May 9 at the Johnny Mize Athletic Center and Museum.