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Elections Supervisor Laurel Ellison makes a presentation for a recommendation to consolidate two voter precincts in Habersham County. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Elections Supervisor Laurel Ellison makes a presentation for a recommendation to consolidate two voter precincts in Habersham County. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Commissioners consolidate two election precincts

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
   There will be fewer voting precincts in Habersham County next election.    The Habersham County Board of Commissioners decided to eliminate two of its six election precincts during its Dec. 16 meeting.
From left, Jennie Tomlin sits and chats across the table from Diane Higgins, who enjoys a warm cup of chili on a cold December day. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

From left, Jennie Tomlin sits and chats across the table from Diane Higgins, who enjoys a warm cup of chili on a cold December day. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

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Food and fellowship: Cornelia Soup Kitchen to be open on Christmas Day

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
By Hannah Caudell         The Cornelia “Lord’s Help” Soup Kitchen will be adding another holiday meal to their schedule following the success of their Thanksgiving offering last month to people in the community.    The soup kitchen will be open on Wednesday, Dec. 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Members of the Habersham Kiwanis Club help pack bags of food for kids in the community. SUBMITTED

Members of the Habersham Kiwanis Club help pack bags of food for kids in the community. SUBMITTED

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Good for food

Julianne Akers
Friday, December 13, 2024
   More than 200 children in Habersham County schools lack access to food on the weekends, and a new initiative from a local nonprofit is helping bridge that gap.
Flock LPR system in use. Courtesy of Flock Safety

Flock LPR system in use. Courtesy of Flock Safety

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Clarkesville eyes Flock cameras

Zach Taylor
Friday, December 13, 2024
   There could be more cameras watching local streets soon.    The city of Clarkesville discussed the potential for Flock cameras in the city limits at its meeting Monday night.    Flock LPR (License Plate Recognition) cameras are tag-reading devices and video cameras mounted on stationary poles.
From left, Ty Akins and Alicia Vaughn talk economic development at the State of the County address on Tuesday. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

From left, Ty Akins and Alicia Vaughn talk economic development at the State of the County address on Tuesday. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

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County leaders talk economic development

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Friday, December 13, 2024
By Hannah Caudell      Habersham County partnered with Partnership Habersham to give their annual State of the County address to business and government officials in the county and seven municipalities.
Habersham Kiwanis Club donated hundreds of toys to families this Christmas. SUBMITTED

Habersham Kiwanis Club donated hundreds of toys to families this Christmas. SUBMITTED

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Kiwanis helps 500 families for Christmas

Julianne Akers
Friday, December 13, 2024
   The Habersham Kiwanis Club donated toys to more than 500 children this year as a part of its annual Toys for Kids program.    This Christmas, 503 kids from 221 families will receive gifts including bicycles, soccer balls, dolls and more.
Chief Administrative Officer Emily Woodmaster presents multiple agenda items to the council, including the fire feasibility study and ARPA fund allocations for review. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Chief Administrative Officer Emily Woodmaster presents multiple agenda items to the council, including the fire feasibility study and ARPA fund allocations for review. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

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Baldwin accepts resolution for fire feasibility study

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
By Hannah Caudell    The Baldwin City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution to participate in a countywide fire consolidation feasibility study despite previous reservations concerning the project.
Photo by Kimberly Farmer on Unsplash.

Photo by Kimberly Farmer on Unsplash.

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Elementary students qualify for vouchers

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
 By Julianne Akers and Dave Williams      The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement has released a list of low-performing schools in Georgia whose students qualify to receive private-school vouchers. The only Habersham County school on that list is Cornelia Elementary.
Photo by Marcelo Leal on Unsplash.

Photo by Marcelo Leal on Unsplash.

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Hospital opens new Intermediate Care Unit

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
   A higher level of care is now available to patients at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham. The hospital’s new intermediate care unit opened on Monday, Dec. 2, accepting a limited number of patients on its slow rollout.
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash.

Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash.

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A Listening Ear

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
By Hannah Caudell    After 30 years serving the community, Foothills Counseling Center is still a cornerstone of mental health services in Habersham County, especially as the holiday season rolls in.