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Photo by Matthew Smith on Unsplash

“We have to grow together”

By Hannah Caudell      When community members criticize economic growth, it’s often because they feel such growth comes with a price: the integrity of our environment.
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Photo by Kai Cheng on Unsplash

Derelict vehicle talks to continue next month

The second reading of a derelict vehicle ordinance has been put on hold for a month.    Interim County Manager Tim Sims said the Habersham Board of County Commissioners plan to discuss it during a work session before holding the second hearing and potential approval next month.
Stephen Wareham, owner of Vintage Sound Studios in Clarkesville, sits in the main studio of the brand new facility in front of the equipment he hopes to use to produce musical magic for new clients. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Stephen Wareham, owner of Vintage Sound Studios in Clarkesville, sits in the main studio of the brand new facility in front of the equipment he hopes to use to produce musical magic for new clients. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Making waves

By Hannah Caudell      Sitting behind the Dollar Tree in Clarkesville, Vintage Sound Studios looks unassuming from the outside with its plain brickwork and simple black logo emblazoned on one of its windows. But despite its low profile, the studio space inside is a music-maker’s dream.
Fencing surrounds the old Habersham County Courthouse as it awaits demolition. During demolition, detours leading drivers around the area are possible, with added traffic throughout the City of Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Fencing surrounds the old Habersham County Courthouse as it awaits demolition. During demolition, detours leading drivers around the area are possible, with added traffic throughout the City of Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Old courthouse demolition starts

Demolition of the old courthouse in Clarkesville is starting this week, and there will be intermittent lane closures on Ga. 115/Monroe Street in front of the building over the next few weeks.
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Photo by Masjid MABA on Unsplash.

BOE invites public to first budget hearing

By Hannah Caudell      The school system’s budget for the next fiscal year will be the focus of the Habersham County Board of Education meeting on Thursday night.
Scotlynn Taylor and Rynlee Leviner enjoy Tummy Yummies and sort their candy after the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Easter Egg Hunt. The church held several different egg hunts for different age groups, including a tinsel-filled kid's pool for babies to hunt Easter eggs in. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Scotlynn Taylor and Rynlee Leviner enjoy Tummy Yummies and sort their candy after the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Easter Egg Hunt. The church held several different egg hunts for different age groups, including a tinsel-filled kid's pool for babies to hunt Easter eggs in. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Churches, businesses host Easter activities

Habersham hops into the Easter season as local churches and businesses gear up to host their annual Easter egg hunts and Easter bunny picture sessions.
The Baldwin Fire Department is in its rebuilding era, which is reflected in the budget recommendations from CAO Emily Woodmaster after it lost its chief and assistant chief in a same-day resignation a couple of weeks ago. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

The Baldwin Fire Department is in its rebuilding era, which is reflected in the budget recommendations from CAO Emily Woodmaster after it lost its chief and assistant chief in a same-day resignation a couple of weeks ago. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Coming down the pipe in Baldwin

Strip clubs, casinos, reducing positions and fire consolidation were discussed on Thursday at the Baldwin retreat as hypothetical revenue streams and balancing for a hypothetical budget presented in the thought-provoking exercise.
Engineering Management Inc President and Baldwin City Engineer Fletcher Holliday presents a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to the Baldwin City Council during their retreat last week. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Engineering Management Inc President and Baldwin City Engineer Fletcher Holliday presents a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to the Baldwin City Council during their retreat last week. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Coming down the pipe in Baldwin

By Hannah Caudell      During the City of Baldwin’s retreat on Friday, much of the early morning conversation was dominated by one concern: water.
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Photo by PAN XIAOZHEN on Unsplash.

Dare to dream

By Hannah Caudell      When she got the acceptance letter, beat up in the mail and three weeks late, Callie Cueva couldn’t believe it. Out of over 15,000 applicants, she had been selected as a Class of 2025 Disney Dreamer.
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Photo by Daniel McCullough on Unsplash.

No new construction

The City of Clarkesville passed a 60-day moratorium on new construction to perform zoning and facade reviews.