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A potential plan to get the T-hangar project back up again could push the number of planes at the Habersham County Airport over 100 in the coming years. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

A potential plan to get the T-hangar project back up again could push the number of planes at the Habersham County Airport over 100 in the coming years. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Plans in works for T-hangars paid by private investors

Matthew Osborne
Friday, November 3, 2023
   The Habersham County Airport Commission is working on the specifics of a Request for Proposal (RFP) that would enable new T-hangars to be built at the airport by private investors, theoretically at no cost to the county.    “They would have to build the hangars to our specifications.
SteelCell’s future 76,000-square foot storage facility will help enable the company to deliver products more quickly and potentially delve into new markets. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

SteelCell’s future 76,000-square foot storage facility will help enable the company to deliver products more quickly and potentially delve into new markets. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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SteelCell ready for big expansion

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
   SteelCell is working on a new multi-million dollar expansion that will help the company expand its horizons and serve customers in new industries.
Circle of Hope has several doghouses on its shelter property to help facilitate pets accompanying their owners there. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Circle of Hope has several doghouses on its shelter property to help facilitate pets accompanying their owners there. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Circle of Hope one of few shelters to welcome pets

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
   Only eight domestic violence shelters in Georgia allow people to bring their pets, creating a barrier that causes some to stay in abusive households with their animals.
A truck ends up in the trees after being chased into White County at high speeds on Friday night. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

A truck ends up in the trees after being chased into White County at high speeds on Friday night. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

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‘Young and dumb’

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
   A Cleveland teenager crashed while fleeing from Habersham County’s HEAT Unit after engaging in street racing with another vehicle Friday night on Highway 105.    HEAT Unit Sgt.
Speaker Mike Johnson is handed the gavel on Wednesday. THE NEW YORK TIMES

Speaker Mike Johnson is handed the gavel on Wednesday. THE NEW YORK TIMES

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Rep. Clyde endorses new House Speaker

Matthew Osborne
Friday, October 27, 2023
   The U.S. House of Representatives finally picked a Speaker Wednesday, but now the hard work is about to begin.    Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will hit the ground running facing a bevy of challenges.
Cornelia could open up new possibilities for redevelopment with no additional cost to taxpayers if the voters approve on Nov. 7. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Cornelia could open up new possibilities for redevelopment with no additional cost to taxpayers if the voters approve on Nov. 7. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Cornelia voters ponder redevelopment powers

Julianne Akers
Friday, October 27, 2023
   Cornelia voters have an option on this year’s ballot to allow the city to exercise redevelopment powers under the Redevelopment Powers Law.
Habersham County has prioritized its public safety radio system among its current SPLOST VII projects to ensure first responders can properly communicate in all parts of the county. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham County has prioritized its public safety radio system among its current SPLOST VII projects to ensure first responders can properly communicate in all parts of the county. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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SPLOST collections up, but budget sits $13M short of projected costs

Matthew Osborne
Friday, October 27, 2023
   Collections of SPLOST VII revenues are still ahead of projections, but it will not be enough to overcome inflation and get everything paid for in full in this cycle.
Habersham County Schools Transportation Director Stephanie Walker is the only person in the United States to have all four national certifications from the National Association of Pupil Transportation. SUBMITTED

Habersham County Schools Transportation Director Stephanie Walker is the only person in the United States to have all four national certifications from the National Association of Pupil Transportation. SUBMITTED

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Schools’ transporation leader has drive

Julianne Akers
Friday, October 27, 2023
   Stephanie Walker worked in county government for 17 years when she decided she wanted a change. Both of her parents were school bus drivers, and her father still is.
U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran Rick Zane brought slides and videos of his time serving in the Pacific to the Veterans & Patriots breakfast Saturday at First Baptist Church Cornelia. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran Rick Zane brought slides and videos of his time serving in the Pacific to the Veterans & Patriots breakfast Saturday at First Baptist Church Cornelia. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Vietnam vet, PTSD doctor converse with local veterans

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
   The attendees of the Veterans & Patriots breakfast on Saturday enjoyed a first-hand account of Navy veteran Rick Zane’s tours in Vietnam aboard the destroyer USS Henderson through a collection of home movies he took while serving.