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Ward, Lander

Ward, Lander

TFS eighth graders excel at spelling bee

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Tallulah Falls School eighth graders Josh Lander of Lula and Morgan Ward of Alto made a remarkable achievement by dominating grade-level and school-wide spelling bee competitions last semester.
Tesnatee Gap Principal Octavius Mulligan shares a laugh with kindergartner Raleigh Brode in the cafeteria. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/White County News

Tesnatee Gap Principal Octavius Mulligan shares a laugh with kindergartner Raleigh Brode in the cafeteria. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/White County News

Former Habersham educator Mulligan retiring after 30 years

News Staff
Friday, March 3, 2023
Dr. Octavious Mulligan, a former assistant principal at multiple Habersham County Schools, is retiring from a long career in education. Mulligan is finishing up his career this school year as the principal at Tesnatee Gap Elementary School in White County.

Cause of Alto man’s death still a mystery

Matthew Osborne
Friday, March 3, 2023
Authorities are still unsure what caused the death of a 26-year-old Baldwin man found dead on Saturday. Habersham County Sheriff’s deputies and Baldwin Police responded to a medical call at 453 Highland Pointe Drive in Alto. The call was dispatched as an unresponsive person.
FILE

FILE

Public meetings

News Staff
Friday, March 3, 2023
The following public meetings are scheduled from March 3-9. Habersham County Airport Commission 9 a.m. regular meeting, Monday, March 6, in the county administration building at 130 Jacob’s Way, Clarkesville. Clarkesville City Council 5 p.m. work session, 6 p.m.
Julie Price, Consultant for GDOT of Arcadis, takes suggestions from members of the surrounding community in regard to Georgia Highway 365. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Julie Price, Consultant for GDOT of Arcadis, takes suggestions from members of the surrounding community in regard to Georgia Highway 365. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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Public gives input on future of 365

John Dills
Friday, March 3, 2023
Conversation and thoughtfulness filled the room Wednesday afternoon as the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) opened its minds to comments from the public surrounding the influx of traffic soon to be brought to Georgia Highway 365 from the inland port coming to the Norfolk Southern rail...
From left are: Allie Arnold, James Aldrich and Leo McCausland. EMMA MARTI/Staff

From left are: Allie Arnold, James Aldrich and Leo McCausland. EMMA MARTI/Staff

READ ACROSS AMERICA

Emma Marti
Friday, March 3, 2023
(First picture) Students in Ms. Motsey Wilbanks’ classroom at Demorest Elementary read their chosen books during the “Book Tasting” activity. Each table had a different category, fiction, non-fiction, books about America and others.
Total Fitness at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center has been a lightning rod in recent weeks for both patrons of the gym and citizens who are tired of excessive county spending. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Total Fitness at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center has been a lightning rod in recent weeks for both patrons of the gym and citizens who are tired of excessive county spending. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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County pushes on with ‘boondoggle’

Matthew Osborne
Friday, March 3, 2023
Habersham County leaders insist they can make Total Fitness pay for itself, while some citizens are questioning why they are bothering with a gym that lost more than $125,000 in the last two years.

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Baldwin opens the door for more police, fire training

John Dills
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The City of Baldwin council has approved the purchase of a new door to help with training for the police department and fire department. The door, which was approved for purchase Monday night, will help the two departments to train for different types of situations. The door is set to cost $8,361.

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Piedmont reshuffles leadership

John Dills
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Entering the eighth week of presidency at Piedmont University, President Marshall Criser sent shockwaves through the school after releasing both Vice President of University Advancement Craig Rogers and Distinguished University Professor of Education Perry Rettig.