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County CFO Tim Sims explains the budget consensus to the commissioners Monday.

County CFO Tim Sims explains the budget consensus to the commissioners Monday.

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County commission battles through, passes full millage rollback 3-2

Matthew Osborne
Monday, July 22, 2024
   Habersham County’s Board of Commissioners had to grind through another long public hearing Monday, but they finally passed their 2024-25 budget, 22 days after it was due.    The budget included a full rollback of the millage rate to 11.
Photo by Max Fleischmann on Unsplash

Photo by Max Fleischmann on Unsplash

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Two killed in officer-involved shooting

Matthew Osborne
Sunday, July 21, 2024
   Two people were shot and killed Tuesday in Alto by Forsyth County deputies who were trying to serve a warrant.    The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating after Forsyth County deputies entered an Alto home around 11:05 a.m. when a shooting occurred.
The auditorium was filled to the brim this week as Republican Party speakers took to the stage for the last four days. CARL BLACKBURN/Submitted

The auditorium was filled to the brim this week as Republican Party speakers took to the stage for the last four days. CARL BLACKBURN/Submitted

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Delegates soak in pomp of RNC

Matthew Osborne
Sunday, July 21, 2024
   If Donald Trump is headed for another term as president, Carl Blackburn will have had a front-row seat to where the campaign’s momentum hit its apex.
Volunteers celebrate the completion of a recent Habitat for Humanity build in Demorest. SUBMITTED

Volunteers celebrate the completion of a recent Habitat for Humanity build in Demorest. SUBMITTED

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Habitat looking to grow its impact in Habersham

Brian Wellmeier
Sunday, July 21, 2024
   As the affordable housing crisis continues to place home ownership out of reach for many Americans, Habitat for Humanity has major plans to rebuild that American dream across North Georgia.
Niko Andrade (right) helps Daniel Arriaga pick the best color highlighters for his upcoming school year at last year’s Back to School Bash in Baldwin. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Niko Andrade (right) helps Daniel Arriaga pick the best color highlighters for his upcoming school year at last year’s Back to School Bash in Baldwin. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Back to School Bash in Baldwin on Saturday

Julianne Akers
Sunday, July 21, 2024
   The new school year is just around the corner, and the City of Baldwin is celebrating with its second annual Back to School Bash this weekend.    The event will be at Life Church in Baldwin on Saturday from 4-8 p.m.
Mekhi Mawdesley, shown during his Raider days, plans to return to playing for Reinhardt University after rehabbing his second knee injury. FILE

Mekhi Mawdesley, shown during his Raider days, plans to return to playing for Reinhardt University after rehabbing his second knee injury. FILE

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Mawdesley plans to battle back from second knee injury

Lang Storey
Sunday, July 21, 2024
   There is no standard reaction for athletes who experience devastating injuries. Depending on the severity, folks react in different ways. Some, unfortunately, eventually face no choice but to walk away from the game they love.
Ballcarrier Donnie Warren cuts upfield at a Raider practice this week. LANG STOREY/Staff

Ballcarrier Donnie Warren cuts upfield at a Raider practice this week. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Season’s getting closer for Raiders

Lang Storey
Sunday, July 21, 2024
   The Habersham Central football team continues to sweat it out on the gridiron. It’s still summer, but from a school and football season perspective, it’s late summer.
The Habersham County Board of Education held its first two budget hearings on Monday, proposing to maintain last year’s millage rate of 10.354. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

The Habersham County Board of Education held its first two budget hearings on Monday, proposing to maintain last year’s millage rate of 10.354. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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School board holds line on millage rate

Julianne Akers
Thursday, July 18, 2024
   The Habersham County Board of Education held its first two budget hearings on Monday, proposing to maintain last year’s millage rate of 10.354.    While it is not an increase in the millage rate, it will be the first time in over a decade that the school board has not rolled back the rate.
The Hall family gathers at Father’s Day, including (from left) Enocka Franky, Ivy Hall, Brinson Hall (front), Stacy Hall, Ange Badji (back) and Lincoln Hall with Barbara Bush. SUBMITTED

The Hall family gathers at Father’s Day, including (from left) Enocka Franky, Ivy Hall, Brinson Hall (front), Stacy Hall, Ange Badji (back) and Lincoln Hall with Barbara Bush. SUBMITTED

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Opening our doors to the world

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, July 18, 2024
   Habersham County is a beautiful piece of the world, and young people from many different countries have had the chance to come here and enjoy it.
Tallulah Falls’ national championship rifle team included (front row, from left) Zeek Pruitt, Marc Crotta, Ethan Simmons, Kylee Loudermilk, coach Tim Stamey and assistant coach Kerry Stamey. Back row are (from left) Leah Rogers, Brianna Walter, Chloe Erwin and Joseph McGahee. Right photo shows the trophy the Indians brought home. TALLULAH FALLS SCHOOL/Submitted

Tallulah Falls’ national championship rifle team included (front row, from left) Zeek Pruitt, Marc Crotta, Ethan Simmons, Kylee Loudermilk, coach Tim Stamey and assistant coach Kerry Stamey. Back row are (from left) Leah Rogers, Brianna Walter, Chloe Erwin and Joseph McGahee. Right photo shows the trophy the Indians brought home. TALLULAH FALLS SCHOOL/Submitted

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Indians’ rifle team wins national title

Lang Storey
Thursday, July 18, 2024
   The Tallulah Falls precision rifle team is bringing home a national championship trophy after winning the 2024 National Three-Position Air Rifle Championship last week. The event was held at Camp Perry in Port Clinton, Ohio.    TFS coach Tim Stamey shared what the big win means for his program.