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Habersham County may finally find some direction on what to do with the old courthouse in the near future.

Habersham County may finally find some direction on what to do with the old courthouse in the near future.

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Development Authority set to take bids on old courthouse

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
The Habersham County Development Authority will consider an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Habersham County to facilitate the sale of the old courthouse property. The Development Authority’s next meeting is 3:30 p.m.
Brittany Taylor, associate attorney with Hunt and Taylor Law Group, Justin Schapansky, Amanda Rostin and Phil Eberly Lead Edge Design, Airport Manager Will Regan and County Manager Alicia Vaughn discuss airport affairs at a Monday meeting. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Brittany Taylor, associate attorney with Hunt and Taylor Law Group, Justin Schapansky, Amanda Rostin and Phil Eberly Lead Edge Design, Airport Manager Will Regan and County Manager Alicia Vaughn discuss airport affairs at a Monday meeting. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Airport flight school finally approved

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Longtime airport tenant Michelle Curcio has finally been approved by the Habersham County Airport Commission for commercial use of airport facilities to operate a flight instruction school, pending approval by the county.

Arrest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at the Habersham County Detention Center for July 6-11, 2022. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.
Residents Dennis Burkhalter and Jimmy Dean discuss the issue of a proposed Roads & Bridges SPLOST at Tuesday’s town hall. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Residents Dennis Burkhalter and Jimmy Dean discuss the issue of a proposed Roads & Bridges SPLOST at Tuesday’s town hall. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Community chats about Roads & Bridges SPLOST

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
A town hall was held at the Community House Tuesday as county officials spent just under an hour engaging residents with varying perspectives of the proposed 1 cent sales tax.
Tyler Harper, Georgia State Senator for District 7 and Republican nominee for state agriculture commissioner, speaks with Ricky, Clint and Melinda James of Osage, as well as Rabun County Sheriff Chad Nichols and Georgia State Sen. Bo Hatchett of District 50. MEGAN BROOME/The Clayton Tribune

Tyler Harper, Georgia State Senator for District 7 and Republican nominee for state agriculture commissioner, speaks with Ricky, Clint and Melinda James of Osage, as well as Rabun County Sheriff Chad Nichols and Georgia State Sen. Bo Hatchett of District 50. MEGAN BROOME/The Clayton Tribune

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Ag commissioner candidate visits area

News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Tyler Harper, Georgia State Senator for District 7 and Republican nominee for state agriculture commissioner, recently came to Rabun County and visited Osage Farms to talk about the importance of farming and discussed the struggles of farmers today.
Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Men’s Bible Study: The men’s Bible Study at Clarkesville Baptist Church will continue on Tuesday, July 26, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Family Life Center. These sessions will be a continuation of the book “The Mulligan: A Parable of Second Chances.
JAKE MCGAHEE/Submitted

JAKE MCGAHEE/Submitted

Scouts branch out at summer camp

News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Scout Troop 5 of Clarkesville and Troop 24 of Cornelia attended summer camp at Camp Old Indian, located in Travelers Rest, S.C., from June 26 to July 2.