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Locke Arnold speaks at the Farm Bureau political forum.

Locke Arnold speaks at the Farm Bureau political forum.

COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 5: Arnold hoping this run is the charm

Matthew Osborne
Friday, April 26, 2024
   Locke Arnold cannot even remember how many times he has run for District 5 commissioner, but he will not stop trying to get his message out to the people.    “We have problems,” Arnold said. “We spend too much money that we don’t have. We just raised taxes. We are hiring too many people.
Ty Akins signs paperwork to run for a full term as District 5 Commissioner.

Ty Akins signs paperwork to run for a full term as District 5 Commissioner.

COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 5: Akins running again to finish projects

Matthew Osborne
Friday, April 26, 2024
   Ty Akins is in his second year as chairman of the Habersham County Board of Commissioners, but he is hoping to serve one full term representing District 5.    “I didn’t do a full term to begin with, and I would like to serve one full term,” Akins said.
District 5 challengers Locke Arnold (left) and Gisela McGugan participate in the Farm Bureau political forum on Tuesday night.

District 5 challengers Locke Arnold (left) and Gisela McGugan participate in the Farm Bureau political forum on Tuesday night.

Forum brings candidates to the people as early voting dawns

Matthew Osborne
Friday, April 26, 2024
District 4 County Commissioner candidates Bruce Harkness and Wade Rhodes were so excited to talk to the people Tuesday night that they often blew through the red light.
Kelly Woodall speaks at the Farm Bureau political forum.

Kelly Woodall speaks at the Farm Bureau political forum.

COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 1: Woodall wants to monitor county spending

News Staff
Friday, April 26, 2024
   Kelly Woodall has been involved in business and economic development for most of his adult life, and he wants to bring a fiscal conservative platform to the county commission.    “Government should be the last option not the first,” Woodall said.
Robert Barron speaks at the Farm Bureau political forum.

Robert Barron speaks at the Farm Bureau political forum.

SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 2: Barron looks to maintain success

Julianne Akers
Friday, April 26, 2024
   The Habersham County Board of Education’s District 2 incumbent Robert Barron is running for his fifth term against opponent Ernie Garrett.    Barron taught for over 30 years at Habersham Central along with driving school buses. He currently teaches at Tallulah Falls School.
Coach Morris Brooks smiles as he puts the Work-Based Learning cord on Habersham Central senior Kaitlyn Gibson at Thursday’s annual banquet. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Coach Morris Brooks smiles as he puts the Work-Based Learning cord on Habersham Central senior Kaitlyn Gibson at Thursday’s annual banquet. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Inspire, prepare, empower

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, April 25, 2024
   Alice Brewer is ready to retire from Habersham County Schools, but her impact goes far beyond the walls of the school.    Brewer has worked in school systems for 30 years, the last seven as the Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) Director for Habersham County.