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Councilwoman Alice Venter (middle) reviews renderings a townhouse development while Mayor Joe Elam (left) and Councilman Larry Lewallen (right) consider logistics of the project. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Councilwoman Alice Venter (middle) reviews renderings a townhouse development while Mayor Joe Elam (left) and Councilman Larry Lewallen (right) consider logistics of the project. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Baldwin approves 165 townhouses

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, August 12, 2022
A 165-unit townhouse development in Baldwin now under construction is expected to be completed in the next 3-and-a-half years. City council members approved the development in a 4-1 vote at a special called meeting following Monday’s work session.
Classes commenced Aug. 8 at Tallulah Falls School for the 2022-23 academic year. Shown is fifth grader Ayaan Rahman of Mt. Airy, whose older brother Nafis graduated with the TFS Class of 2022. Like the Rahman brothers, local families represent the majority of the day student population, with 208 students from Habersham County and 180 from the four closest neighboring counties, Stephens, White, Rabun and Banks. STEPHANIE DORANTES/Tallulah Falls School

Classes commenced Aug. 8 at Tallulah Falls School for the 2022-23 academic year. Shown is fifth grader Ayaan Rahman of Mt. Airy, whose older brother Nafis graduated with the TFS Class of 2022. Like the Rahman brothers, local families represent the majority of the day student population, with 208 students from Habersham County and 180 from the four closest neighboring counties, Stephens, White, Rabun and Banks. STEPHANIE DORANTES/Tallulah Falls School

TFS gets new year off on the right foot

News Staff
Friday, August 12, 2022
With the launch of the 2022-23 academic year on Aug. 8, Tallulah Fall School is focused on its mission to prepare each student to thrive in life by elevating character and intellect in a challenging and diverse college-preparatory environment. According to President and Head of School Larry A.
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FINALLY RUNNIN’ ON DUNKIN’

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, August 12, 2022
Construction on Cornelia’s new Dunkin Donuts location has resumed following a delay of several months, amid what was described as a property dispute between the company and the neighboring Burger King franchise.

Arrest Report

News Staff
Friday, August 12, 2022
The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at the Habersham County Detention Center for Aug. 8 to Aug. 10, 2022. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.
The pottery of Roger Corn will among the attractions at the festival Sept. 3. JENNIE INGLIS/Submitted

The pottery of Roger Corn will among the attractions at the festival Sept. 3. JENNIE INGLIS/Submitted

Pottery and arts festival coming Labor Day

News Staff
Friday, August 12, 2022
The Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia presents the 14th annual Folk Pottery Show & Arts Festival Saturday, Sept. 3. It will be held on the grounds of the Sautee Nacoochee Center (SNC) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., where the museum is located.
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Community Calendar

News Staff
Friday, August 12, 2022
Benefit ride is Saturday: There will be a benefit ride to raise money for Shelia Crocker McConnell’s lung transplant and recovery at the Mason House in Atlanta for 3-6 months will be held Saturday, Aug. 13, beginning at 11 a.m. at Baldwin City Park. Bikes, Jeeps, convertibles, etc. are welcome.
Rabun County Search and Rescue (SAR) Chief Will McCracken utilizes an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) drone to take pictures and investigate the area of a crash where a commercial vehicle carrying “blasting agents” overturned on its side early Tuesday morning at Kellys Creek Road in Rabun Gap. Also pictured is RCSO Corporal Jeffrey Hooper working the scene with other emergency personnel. MEGAN BROOME/The Clayton Tribune

Rabun County Search and Rescue (SAR) Chief Will McCracken utilizes an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) drone to take pictures and investigate the area of a crash where a commercial vehicle carrying “blasting agents” overturned on its side early Tuesday morning at Kellys Creek Road in Rabun Gap. Also pictured is RCSO Corporal Jeffrey Hooper working the scene with other emergency personnel. MEGAN BROOME/The Clayton Tribune

Truck carrying ‘blasting agents’ overturns in Rabun

News Staff
Friday, August 12, 2022
Dozens of residents were evacuated after a commercial vehicle carrying “blasting agents” overturned on its side early Tuesday morning at Kellys Creek Road in Rabun Gap.

Georgia Guidestones go to EGA museum

News Staff
Friday, August 12, 2022
The remnants of the Georgia Guidestones will have a new home as they were donated to the Elberton Granite Association (EGA) Museum after a vote from the Elbert County Board of Commissioners during Monday night’s meeting. The vote came after hesitancy from the board as they lagged to make a motion.

'Divisive concepts' law causes some controversy statewide

News Staff
Thursday, August 11, 2022
   A trio of Georgia education laws that took effect this summer have set the stage for a possibly contentious opening to Georgia’s school year.    The laws address how teachers talk about potentially divisive topics in the classroom and parental control over education.
Hallie Hatchett is greeted by Assistant Principal Jennifer Porter at Hazel Grove Elementary on the first day of school. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Hallie Hatchett is greeted by Assistant Principal Jennifer Porter at Hazel Grove Elementary on the first day of school. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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They just keep growing

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
In the spring, the voters passed the E-SPLOST again, a move that will help fund a growing school system. Superintendent Matthew Cooper announced Monday the elementary schools in Habersham County are up 189 students over last year on Day 2 of the new school year.