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Guests mingle during the social hour at the Soque River Watershed Association Soirée on Saturday evening, talking with longtime friends, enjoying a drink or looking at the items being raffled off. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Guests mingle during the social hour at the Soque River Watershed Association Soirée on Saturday evening, talking with longtime friends, enjoying a drink or looking at the items being raffled off. EMMA MARTI/Staff

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Soirée on the Soque raises funds for non-profit group

Emma Marti
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The annual Soque River Watershed Association Soirée was held at the Habersham Mill on the river on Saturday, as attendees participated in raffles and an auction where all proceeds were given to the non-profit organization.
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Public meetings

News Staff
Friday, March 24, 2023
The following public meetings are scheduled from March 24-30. Baldwin City Council 6:30 p.m. regular meeting, Monday, March 27, at 155 Willingham Avenue.
County Manager Alicia Vaughn checks out a new fire truck along with Habersham County Emergency Services Chief Jeff Adams. SUBMITTED

County Manager Alicia Vaughn checks out a new fire truck along with Habersham County Emergency Services Chief Jeff Adams. SUBMITTED

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Women chart the way as political leaders

Emma Marti
Friday, March 24, 2023
In the United States, March is recognized as Women’s History Month. During that month, Americans celebrate the strides women have made throughout history. In 1887, Susanna Salter was elected as the mayor of Argonia, Kan., becoming the first woman mayor in the country.
Vice President of Habersham Broadcasting Company Clayton Foster shakes hands with a student before they discuss what Foster does in his position. Students at the College and Career Day were met with a variety of colleges and companies in nearby areas to discover opportunities for post high school life. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Vice President of Habersham Broadcasting Company Clayton Foster shakes hands with a student before they discuss what Foster does in his position. Students at the College and Career Day were met with a variety of colleges and companies in nearby areas to discover opportunities for post high school life. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Career Day plants ideas for freshmen

News Staff
Friday, March 24, 2023
Habersham County’s Ninth Grade Academy hosted College and Career Day in conjunction with Partnership Habersham on Wednesday afternoon. The event brought ninth graders to local businesses to further educate those students on potential jobs and career paths within the local community.

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Clock ticking on HMC transition, United talks

Matthew Osborne
Friday, March 24, 2023
While the credit line from Habersham County has stopped some of the financial bleeding month-to-month, Habersham Medical Center is hanging on with three months to go until it is transferred to North Georgia Health Systems (NGHS). The facility is more than $3.
A rendering of what the new signs on Highway 365 will look like. CITY OF CORNELIA/Submitted

A rendering of what the new signs on Highway 365 will look like. CITY OF CORNELIA/Submitted

Cornelia hopes to have highway welcome signs up and running soon

John Dills
Friday, March 24, 2023
With over two years of work going into the project, the sign welcoming visitors and residents into Habersham County and the City of Cornelia is soon to be up. Placed right near the main exit to the City of Cornelia from Ga.

Kindergarten registration begins next week

News Staff
Friday, March 24, 2023
Attention all parents and guardians. Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year is underway. If your child will be turning 5 years old on or before Sept. 1 of this year, they are eligible to start kindergarten in the fall.
Habersham 4-H participants included (back row, from left) Eli Samsel, George Wilder Boggs, Elisha Dailey, Luke Nunnally and Kristina Jackson. Front row are (from left) Amelia Boggs, Autumn Samsel, Tyner Wood, Lilly Kate Farrar, Isaiah Dailey and Grace Stewart. RENEE SMAGUR/Submitted

Habersham 4-H participants included (back row, from left) Eli Samsel, George Wilder Boggs, Elisha Dailey, Luke Nunnally and Kristina Jackson. Front row are (from left) Amelia Boggs, Autumn Samsel, Tyner Wood, Lilly Kate Farrar, Isaiah Dailey and Grace Stewart. RENEE SMAGUR/Submitted

Habersham County 4-Hers win big at district event

News Staff
Friday, March 24, 2023
Habersham County 4-H attended Junior and Senior Northeast District Project Achievement last week. District Project Achievement (DPA) empowers young people with skills for a lifetime. Students choose a project area of interest, research the topic and write and present a presentation.
The red, white, and blue flag retirement box located inside the Habersham County Administration Building lobby is shown before completely filling with flags dropped off by residents, businesses, and schools for proper retirement. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

The red, white, and blue flag retirement box located inside the Habersham County Administration Building lobby is shown before completely filling with flags dropped off by residents, businesses, and schools for proper retirement. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

American flag retirement box open

News Staff
Friday, March 24, 2023
On Presidents Day in late February, Habersham County officials encouraged the public to evaluate the condition of their American flags, retiring any ripped, faded, or stained flags.