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Baldwin makes headway with water projects

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The City of Baldwin is making plenty of progress on improvements to its water-sewer infrastructure. Fletcher Holliday of Engineering Management Inc. (EMI) presented an update on several projects Monday night to the Baldwin City Council.
Cornelia Elementary Principal Dr. Darlene Hudson greeted students being dropped off for the first day of school on Aug. 4. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Cornelia Elementary Principal Dr. Darlene Hudson greeted students being dropped off for the first day of school on Aug. 4. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Hudson looks to lift students, staff as Cornelia’s new principal

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Cornelia Elementary held a team-building exercise with its staff before the school year started. It was the idea of Assistant Principal Carrie Trotter, who wanted the staff to bond with the school’s new principal, Dr. Darlene Hudson.
Dr. Craig Ward accepts a small token of appreciation from Bob Williamson for his 10 years of service at Bethlehem Baptist Church. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Dr. Craig Ward accepts a small token of appreciation from Bob Williamson for his 10 years of service at Bethlehem Baptist Church. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Ward honored for decade leading Bethlehem Baptist

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Bethlehem Baptist Church celebrated a momentous occasion Sunday by recognizing Pastor Dr. Craig Ward for his exceptional leadership and dedicated service as their pastor for the past 10 years.
Hayes Gunn (left) and Micah White consult with assistant coach Jordan Banks during the Raiders’ preseason win over East Hall. Habersham Central hosts Stephens County at 7:30 p.m. Friday. TOM ASKEW/Special

Hayes Gunn (left) and Micah White consult with assistant coach Jordan Banks during the Raiders’ preseason win over East Hall. Habersham Central hosts Stephens County at 7:30 p.m. Friday. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Stephens comes to town in 48 hours

Lang Storey
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Habersham Central’s football team is in final preparation mode for a game that’s been jumping off the calendar all summer. Raiders coach Benji Harrison spoke on what his team is focused on most ahead of Friday’s showdown with rival Stephens County.
Habersham Central’s Hannah Odum fires to the plate. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Hannah Odum fires to the plate. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Habersham softball seeks its first win

Lang Storey
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Habersham Softball found itself unable to find the win column in a tough first week of the season. Following losses to Stephens and White Counties on Tuesday and Wednesday respectively, the Lady Raiders dropped another to the former on Thursday evening.
Habersham Central’s Jayden Jarrett serves during an earlier home match. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Jayden Jarrett serves during an earlier home match. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Lady Raiders spike back

Lang Storey
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Following a less than ideal opening night, Habersham Central volleyball righted the ship late last week. The Lady Raiders hit the road to Stephens County where they beat Clarke Central (25-18, 25-19) and Stephens County (25-17, 25-14) in back to back matches Thursday night.
Tallulah Falls libero Kate Gary stands ready to help her teammate get the ball back to the opponents’ side of the net. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls libero Kate Gary stands ready to help her teammate get the ball back to the opponents’ side of the net. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Lady Indians place third in Loganville Christian tourney

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Tallulah Falls played five matches in a busy Saturday at Loganville Christian, and finished third  overall in the tournament. Overall, the team went 2-3 in matches played. “We had a good day,” said coach Matt Heyl.
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Public meetings

News Staff
Friday, August 11, 2023
The following public meetings are scheduled from Aug. 11-18. Baldwin City Council 6:30 p.m. regular meeting Monday, Aug. 14, at 155 Willingham Avenue. Hospital Authority of Habersham County 6:30 p.m. monthly meeting Tuesday, Aug. 15, in the Authority Boardroom at Habersham Medical Center.