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Larry Shedd of Clarkesville (back turned) consults with Commissioners Ty Akins and Bruce Harkness after Monday’s public hearing about the millage rate. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Larry Shedd of Clarkesville (back turned) consults with Commissioners Ty Akins and Bruce Harkness after Monday’s public hearing about the millage rate. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Split board approves mill increase

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
After Paul Guthrie of Cornelia went through a lengthy list of potential budget cuts at Monday’s final hearing, he came to perhaps the most relevant conclusion of his entire presentation.
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Hospital looks toward post-COVID finances

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Recent financial data indicates that Habersham Medical Center (HMC) had 6.6 days of cash on hand – which excludes non-operating revenue – at the end of April of this year. Numbers in HMC’s balance sheets also appear to show the hospital’s deficit at around $5.
From left: Ninth Grade Academy’s Dave Leenman, NHMS Adam Bagwell, HCHS Jonathan Stribling, WMS Chris Chitwood, Success Academy’s Ernie Garrett, SHMS Daphne Penick, Woodville Elementary’s BJ Addison, Level Grove Elementary’s Aimee Shedd, Demorest Elementary’s Lana Jones, Fairview Elementary’s Michelle Wilbanks, Clarkesville Elementary’s Georgia Pitts, Cornelia Elementary’s Mary Beth Thomas, Hazel Grove Elementary’s Tim Goss and Baldwin Elementary’s Rodney Long.

From left: Ninth Grade Academy’s Dave Leenman, NHMS Adam Bagwell, HCHS Jonathan Stribling, WMS Chris Chitwood, Success Academy’s Ernie Garrett, SHMS Daphne Penick, Woodville Elementary’s BJ Addison, Level Grove Elementary’s Aimee Shedd, Demorest Elementary’s Lana Jones, Fairview Elementary’s Michelle Wilbanks, Clarkesville Elementary’s Georgia Pitts, Cornelia Elementary’s Mary Beth Thomas, Hazel Grove Elementary’s Tim Goss and Baldwin Elementary’s Rodney Long.

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Franklin tapped as assistant superintendent

Rowan Edmonds
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Patrick Franklin will be the right-hand man of the school system starting this fall after being named assistant superintendent of Habersham County on Monday night.
Tom Hensley, President of Fieldale Farms, presents HCACC Director Madi Nix and former employee Chris Broadway with a $5,000 Donation to the Road to Rescue Campaign. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

Tom Hensley, President of Fieldale Farms, presents HCACC Director Madi Nix and former employee Chris Broadway with a $5,000 Donation to the Road to Rescue Campaign. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

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New van could give new hope for animals

Rowan Edmonds
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Habersham County Animal Care and Control (HCACC) ended its campaign for a transport van Monday after a $5,000 donation from Fieldale Farms. The campaign was created to raise funds for a van, and they managed to bring in $88,941, exceeding the $66,000 goal by 35 percent.
MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

County Recognition

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Habersham County Emergency Services recognized two young men who passed the Next Level Challenge through the county fire department. The new graduates are Conner Brookshire and Mason Ruark, and they were honored by the county commission and members of the emergency services squad.
A local couple dancies in the light of the stage during a slow song at Red, White and Tunes on Friday night in Clarkesville. The event included food, fun and fireworks for anyone who had a little more patriotic juice flowing and needed an extra celebration. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

A local couple dancies in the light of the stage during a slow song at Red, White and Tunes on Friday night in Clarkesville. The event included food, fun and fireworks for anyone who had a little more patriotic juice flowing and needed an extra celebration. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Red, White, and Tunes

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Arrest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at the Habersham County Detention Center for July 13-18, 2022. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.

Public Safety

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Local man arrested in prostitution sting A Demorest man was arrested along with 18 other suspects as part of a prostitution and sex trafficking sting in Troup County. The investigation uncovered a slew of prostitution and drug charges thanks to the work of undercover officers.
ARTS COUNCIL/Submitted

ARTS COUNCIL/Submitted

Riverstreet coming to Gainesville

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Cover band Riverstreet will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Gladys Wyant Performing Arts Pavilion in Gainesville. Over the years, Riverstreet has shared the stage with many notable acts including Greg Allman, Rare Earth, Steppenwolf, Guess Who, Headeast, The Tams and Badfinger.