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Lynn McCollum, Tiffany Teoman and Marcie Caudell move a massive pine branch that fell during last month’s storms. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Lynn McCollum, Tiffany Teoman and Marcie Caudell move a massive pine branch that fell during last month’s storms. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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DAR grave site cleanup

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
   Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Tomochichi chapter cleaned the grave sites of the relatives of late President Thomas Jefferson on Saturday.    “Today is about cleaning up the graves of the Eppes family,” said Lynn McCollum during the cleanup.
Jackels. FILE

Jackels. FILE

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Former SRO arrested

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
   A former Habersham County school resource officer (SRO) was arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) on Oct. 9.    David Matthew Jackels, 47, of Cornelia was charged with violation of oath of office by a public officer and false statements.
Early voting began on Tuesday for the 2024 presidential election. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Early voting began on Tuesday for the 2024 presidential election. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Early voting begins

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
   Early voting in Georgia for the 2024 presidential election and local races began on Tuesday, and Habersham voters were ready.    “We’re doing really good today,” Habersham South precinct elections manager Derek LaPerriere said.
Paulette Williams. FILE

Paulette Williams. FILE

Paulette Williams

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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
   When The Beatles brought its rock music genre to the United States in the 1960s, the four-member group created waves of emotions. Now an area group of female candidates also has adopted the “Fab Four” calling card, as they seek to cause a Democratic wave of blue in Northeast Georgia in the Nov.
Victor Anderson. FILE

Victor Anderson. FILE

Victor Anderson

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
   Georgia District 10 Rep. Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia) has four years of experience at the state legislature under his belt, and he’s hoping for a third term as he seeks reelection this November where he faces a Democratic challenger – Paulette Williams of Rabun County.
Victor Anderson and Paulette Williams vie for State House District 10 seat. FILE

Victor Anderson and Paulette Williams vie for State House District 10 seat. FILE

Anderson, Williams vie for State House District 10 seat

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Incumbent Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia) has a Democratic challenger in Paulette Williams for his District 10 State House seat. District 10 includes Habersham and Rabun counties. Early voting for the General Election started Tuesday and continues through Nov. 1. Election Day is Nov. 5.
Habersham County Family Connection Executive Director Donna Barrett sorts through donated dresses. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Habersham County Family Connection Executive Director Donna Barrett sorts through donated dresses. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Ready for the ball

Julianne Akers
Monday, October 14, 2024
   Tucked away in a few closets at Habersham Ninth Grade Academy is formal dress galore – a part of a program through Habersham County Family Connection that provides free homecoming and prom dresses to students.
Piles of dog food, trash bags, paper towels and diapers were donated to Grace-Calvary Episcopal Church. Grace Calvary was one of many churches in the area that collected donations to ship to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene relief efforts. SUBMITTED

Piles of dog food, trash bags, paper towels and diapers were donated to Grace-Calvary Episcopal Church. Grace Calvary was one of many churches in the area that collected donations to ship to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene relief efforts. SUBMITTED

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Community comes together for relief

Zach Taylor
Monday, October 14, 2024
   One week after Hurricane Helene ravaged North Carolina in late September, hurricane relief efforts in Habersham County began popping up.
Lehman and Mullinax. FILE

Lehman and Mullinax. FILE

Mullinax, Lehman vie for Baldwin seat

Julianne Akers
Monday, October 14, 2024
   Two candidates, Nancy Lehman and Mark Mullinax, are facing off for Baldwin City Council’s vacant seat. The person elected to the position will serve the remainder of former council member Joseph Satterfield’s term which is a little over 3 years. Early voting begins on Oct.
Baldwin City Council met for a work session on Oct. 8. Pictured from left to right are Councilman Erik Keith, Councilwoman Kerri Davis, Councilwoman Alice Venter, Mayor Stephanie Almagno, Councilman Maarten Venter and Chief Administrative Officer Emily Woodmaster. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Baldwin City Council met for a work session on Oct. 8. Pictured from left to right are Councilman Erik Keith, Councilwoman Kerri Davis, Councilwoman Alice Venter, Mayor Stephanie Almagno, Councilman Maarten Venter and Chief Administrative Officer Emily Woodmaster. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Baldwin looks at tax increase

Julianne Akers
Monday, October 14, 2024
   Baldwin City Council held its first public hearing on a millage rate increase on Tuesday with no residents speaking for or against the tax hike.    The city is proposing a .689 mill increase which would take its millage rate from 8.481 to 9.17.