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Cook Construction’s request for annexation is for about 100 acres at Ga. 365 and Duncan Bridge Road. (Submitted)

Cook Construction’s request for annexation is for about 100 acres at Ga. 365 and Duncan Bridge Road. (Submitted)

Commission objects to annexation

By Samantha SinclairCounty commissioners did what they legally could Monday night to prevent a controversial annexation of property.
Cook Construction and Real Estate has proposed annexing about 100 acres into the city of Baldwin.

Cook Construction and Real Estate has proposed annexing about 100 acres into the city of Baldwin.

Commission objects to annexation

Cook Construction and Real Estate's request to annex about 100 acres at Duncan Bridge Road and Ga. 365 into Baldwin hit a setback Monday night.
L&D Florist Owner Janet Kinsey puts together an arrangement using skills learned in the floristry craft. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

L&D Florist Owner Janet Kinsey puts together an arrangement using skills learned in the floristry craft. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

Local florists experience Valentine’s bloom

By Zach TaylorWith the love-themed holiday coming up tomorrow, local florists are warning folks about third-party floral sales companies that might keep the money without delivering what was purchased.Their message: order from them and get what you paid for.
Bill Miles

Bill Miles

Miles leading charge to protect veterans

By Zach TaylorSome veterans may be charged fees for filing for Veterans Affairs (VA) claims if new legislation is passed.However, Department of Georgia Veterans of Foreign Wars State Commander Bill Miles, who lives in Habersham County, is fighting to keep that legislation tabled.
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Cornelia looks to eliminate millage rate cap

By Hannah CaudellCornelia may officially see a change to its city charter if the state legislature approves commissioners’ new move to remove the millage rate cap in order to improve the city’s credit worthiness.Unlike many cities in Georgia, Cornelia currently has a millage rate cap of 20 mills.
James and Syble Thomason sit in the living room of their Alto home, where they’ve lived since 1995. James, a Habersham native, moved himself and Syble to Northeast Georgia after they got married in 1963. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

James and Syble Thomason sit in the living room of their Alto home, where they’ve lived since 1995. James, a Habersham native, moved himself and Syble to Northeast Georgia after they got married in 1963. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

Love at first sight

By Hannah CaudellJames and Syble met in the spring of 1963 in Sampson, Ala. After they started dating, it would only take a month for the couple to fall in love and get married.In the couple’s Alto home, a Bible with James’ name sits at the edge of the sofa.
Jimmy Tench

Jimmy Tench

County finalizes plan for special election

By Samantha SinclairAs the end of Jimmy Tench’s service as a county commissioner draws to a close today, Feb. 13, the county has a plan for how to fill the remainder of his term.The term for the District 3 seat ends on Dec.
Habersham County Chamber of Commerce 2025 Chairman Tommy Thurmond passes the gavel to Georgia Power Northeast Area Manager Jeremy Spradlin (left). (Zach Taylor/Staff)

Habersham County Chamber of Commerce 2025 Chairman Tommy Thurmond passes the gavel to Georgia Power Northeast Area Manager Jeremy Spradlin (left). (Zach Taylor/Staff)

Gala honors chamber’s best

By Zach TaylorOn Thursday, business owners and local leaders gathered to honor Habersham’s best.
BJ Addison

BJ Addison

South Hab to get Addison as principal

By Hannah CaudellIt was a full-circle moment for Woodville Elementary School Principal BJ Addison on Monday night when he was officially announced as Daphne Penick’s successor as the principal of South Habersham Middle School next year, when Penick plans to retire.“Dr.
After a 48-minute executive session Friday afternoon, the Demorest City Council voted to investigate personnel within the city’s police department. (File photo)

After a 48-minute executive session Friday afternoon, the Demorest City Council voted to investigate personnel within the city’s police department. (File photo)

Council decides to investigate police

By Zach TaylorAfter a 48-minute executive session Friday afternoon, the Demorest City Council voted to investigate personnel within the city’s police department.