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Baldwin City Council approved an increased millage rate at Monday’s regular meeting. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Baldwin City Council approved an increased millage rate at Monday’s regular meeting. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Baldwin increases millage rate

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
   The City of Baldwin approved an increase in its millage rate by .689 mills, resulting in a property tax hike for city residents.    The millage rate for Baldwin residents in Habersham county will be 9.17, while the rate for Banks County residents will be 4.728.
HCHS Principal Dr. Adam Bagwell places the crown atop 2024 Homecoming King Trey King. TOM ASKEW/Special

HCHS Principal Dr. Adam Bagwell places the crown atop 2024 Homecoming King Trey King. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Beauty and the King

Lang Storey
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
   Habersham Central High School welcomed in a new class of royalty Friday night in Mount Airy, as Trey King and Molly Tipton were crowned Homecoming King and Queen, respectively.
Randy Coker dressed as Bumblebee from Transformers last Halloween in Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Randy Coker dressed as Bumblebee from Transformers last Halloween in Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Treats, fun set for Halloween

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
   Trick-or-treaters and those looking for a spooky, fun-filled Halloween have plenty of options to celebrate the holiday this year. Here is a list activities for people of all ages this  Thursday, Oct. 31: • Cornelia United Methodist Church will host its Halloween Boo Bash from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Officers have found the remains they believe to be 25-year-old Minelys Rodriguez who went missing on Oct. 22

Officers have found the remains they believe to be 25-year-old Minelys Rodriguez who went missing on Oct. 22

Missing Cornelia woman found dead, arrest made

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested a Cornelia man in relation to the death of a Cornelia woman who went missing last week.
Jeff Blackwell carves into a cane during a previous event at the Mauldin House in Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Jeff Blackwell carves into a cane during a previous event at the Mauldin House in Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Fall into local events this weekend

Zach Taylor
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
   Habersham County will be full of events this weekend as Halloween peaks around the corner.    There are events for fall family fun in most areas of the county, from municipalities to local churches. The festivities are abundant.
Marie Evans speaks on the increase in property taxes and how it affects Demorest residents. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Marie Evans speaks on the increase in property taxes and how it affects Demorest residents. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Demorest increases property taxes

Zach Taylor
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
   Demorest residents will be paying 30.21 percent more in 2024 property taxes due to the increase of the millage rate that was passed in Tuesday’s meeting.    During the public hearing, residents voiced their opinions on the tax increase.
Metro Site recycling center burned to the ground in July 2023 following SK Battery’s illegal shipment of lithium-ion batteries. Photo courtesy of McDonald & Cody

Metro Site recycling center burned to the ground in July 2023 following SK Battery’s illegal shipment of lithium-ion batteries. Photo courtesy of McDonald & Cody

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SK Battery pays $31M to North Ga. recycling center

Julianne Akers
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
   Global electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer SK Battery America, Inc., recently agreed to pay a $31 million settlement to Commerce-based Metro Site recycling center which caught fire and burned to the ground last July.
Marcia Hamil leads a discussion at a recent Habersham Professional Women meeting. SUBMITTED

Marcia Hamil leads a discussion at a recent Habersham Professional Women meeting. SUBMITTED

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Chamber unites Habersham women in business

Julianne Akers
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
• Look for our special Women in Business publication inside.    This year marks the 11th consecutive year that Georgia has been named a top state for business in the U.S., and a group of women in Habersham County are putting their heads together to ensure they have a seat at the table.
The Band of Blue stands with their hard-earned trophies at the Golden River Marching Festival on Oct. 19. SUBMITTED

The Band of Blue stands with their hard-earned trophies at the Golden River Marching Festival on Oct. 19. SUBMITTED

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Habersham Central Band of Blue wins big again

Julianne Akers
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
   The Habersham Central Band of Blue received a grand championship win at the Golden River Marching Festival at Haralson County High School on Oct. 19 – marking a major feat for the band that won its first grand championship since the 1990s last year at the Berkmar High School Invitational.