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Baldwin’s council was missing Mayor Alice Venter, and Mayor Pro-Tempore Stephanie Almagno led the meeting. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Baldwin’s council was missing Mayor Alice Venter, and Mayor Pro-Tempore Stephanie Almagno led the meeting. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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Baldwin talks cemetery, Shop with a Hero

John Dills
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The City of Baldwin had the second council meeting of the month on Monday, with the council discussing the cemetery regulations and fees. It was brought to the council’s attention that there is no record of the cemetery’s requirements being voted on by any previous council.
Habersham Central’s Jonah Wilson runs away from a Hart County defender during the spring game. The fall preseason game is just nine days away. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Jonah Wilson runs away from a Hart County defender during the spring game. The fall preseason game is just nine days away. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders ready to make pads pop for real

Lang Storey
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
When you look at the numbers, Habersham’s 2022 offense hardly jumps off the page. The Raiders struggled mightily at times, averaging just 17 points per game – the lowest in Coach Benji Harrison’s tenure at the school. “Many of our guys weren’t too happy about last season,” Harrison said.
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Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Live in the Alley Free concerts at Fender’s Alley run all through the summer. Upcoming shows include Pickup Line, 5 p.m. Thursday, July 27; The James Baine Band, 6 p.m. Friday, July 28; Chris Chapman Duo, 6 p.m. Saturday, July 29; Local Telent Night with prizes, 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug.
Dex was adopted by Brianna and Hunter Goss on Friday, helping the shelter stray away from euthanasia as they “broke even” with no additional animals at the end of the day after breaching capacity.

Dex was adopted by Brianna and Hunter Goss on Friday, helping the shelter stray away from euthanasia as they “broke even” with no additional animals at the end of the day after breaching capacity.

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Animal shelter runs over capacity, avoids euthanasia

John Dills
Friday, July 21, 2023
   After leaping above true capacity numbers, Habersham County Animal Care and Control successfully sent a few dogs to learn new homes. Last Friday started with an influx of six dogs, said director of the shelter Madi Nix.
Sheriff Joey Terrell (right) told the county commissioners Monday that he means business when it comes to making Highway 365 safer.

Sheriff Joey Terrell (right) told the county commissioners Monday that he means business when it comes to making Highway 365 safer.

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Officials moving 365 safety to front burner

Matthew Osborne
Friday, July 21, 2023
   Local officials began conversations immediately after Sunday’s fatal crash on Highway 365 that killed a Hall County deputy’s entire family.    The driver of the Corvette that hit the car containing Avonlea Holtzclaw of Dahlonega and her two children was traveling more than 150 mph near Mt.
Residents of The Orchard have sued to try to keep a radio tower out of their neighborhood.

Residents of The Orchard have sued to try to keep a radio tower out of their neighborhood.

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Emails: County pivoted quickly back to Orchard for radio tower

Matthew Osborne
Friday, July 21, 2023
   Habersham County leaders initially looked to assuage concerns by residents of The Orchard about putting a new radio tower there before pivoting back in April and sticking with their original plan, emails and county documents show.
Vietnam veterans Charlie Mack Booth and Ray Bowen sit in the den at Charlie’s house, which features a plethora of military memorabilia dating back to World War II. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Vietnam veterans Charlie Mack Booth and Ray Bowen sit in the den at Charlie’s house, which features a plethora of military memorabilia dating back to World War II. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Local man’s military memorabilia is a tribute to service

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Friday, July 21, 2023
   Mount Airy resident and Vietnam War Veteran Charlie Mack “BooBee” Booth houses a military memorabilia collection dating back to World War II that would rival anyone’s.    Booth was in ninth grade when he decided to drop out of school and serve his country.
Steve Bryson gives out American Flags and bubbles to Gentry Huff and Adelyn Kimsey. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Steve Bryson gives out American Flags and bubbles to Gentry Huff and Adelyn Kimsey. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Red, White & Tunes

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Clarkesville hosted Red, White & Tunes on Saturday night, with Steve Bryson and his band as the musical headliner for the fun, fellowship and fireworks. 
Right, Avonlea Holtzclaw was killed Sunday when a speeding Corvette crashed into her vehicle. Left, Mitchell Boggs, 58, of Marietta, was the driver of the Corvette.

Right, Avonlea Holtzclaw was killed Sunday when a speeding Corvette crashed into her vehicle. Left, Mitchell Boggs, 58, of Marietta, was the driver of the Corvette.

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Highway 365 crashes take 5 lives, hurt 7

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Habersham County suffered two horrific crashes over the weekend, the worst of which killed five people, including two small children. Both crashes occurred on Highway 365, which has been notorious for being one of the most dangerous highways in the region.