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Wyatt Espalin, a native of Hiawassee, will play this weekend at the Sautee Nacoochee Center. SAUTEE NACOOCHEE CENTER/Submitted

Wyatt Espalin, a native of Hiawassee, will play this weekend at the Sautee Nacoochee Center. SAUTEE NACOOCHEE CENTER/Submitted

Espalin to perform Saturday in Sautee

News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Wyatt Espalin will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 16, on the outdoor stage and lawn as part of the Sautee Summer Music Fest. With the Ocoee River in East Tennessee as the backdrop, and North Georgia on the horizon, Wyatt Espalin’s debut album, The Pardon (2013), was born.
Learning to Lead Academy graduates (from left) are Matthew Mashburn; Mallory Hicks; Michelle Oglesby, coordinator; Michelle Likins, coordinator; Kelly Smith; (back left to right) Samantha Marchant; Buddy Raper; Carrie Rodriguez; Stacie Bohannon; and Christy Bivins, coordinator; (not pictured) Kimberly Alley; Charles Hill; and Tiffany Scroggs. AMY HULSEY/Submitted

Learning to Lead Academy graduates (from left) are Matthew Mashburn; Mallory Hicks; Michelle Oglesby, coordinator; Michelle Likins, coordinator; Kelly Smith; (back left to right) Samantha Marchant; Buddy Raper; Carrie Rodriguez; Stacie Bohannon; and Christy Bivins, coordinator; (not pictured) Kimberly Alley; Charles Hill; and Tiffany Scroggs. AMY HULSEY/Submitted

North Ga. Tech graduates first Learning to Lead Academy

News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
North Georgia Technical College recently held a graduation ceremony celebrating the inaugural class of the Learning to Lead (L2L) Academy, led by NGTC Deans of Academic Affairs Christy Bivins, Michelle Likins and Michelle Oglesby.
One of the teams from last year's Habitat Women Build inspect lumber before beginning work. NANETTE BAUGHMAN/Submitted

One of the teams from last year's Habitat Women Build inspect lumber before beginning work. NANETTE BAUGHMAN/Submitted

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'I've seen the impact'

Rowan Edmonds
Friday, July 8, 2022
The Women Build takes place every year and is only growing, helping encourage women to get out and learn a new skill set in an industry dominated by men.  Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia's Women Build will take place July 16-23 from 8 a.m. to noon.
The Elberton Star releases The Georgia Guidestones special edition

The Elberton Star releases The Georgia Guidestones special edition

The Elberton Star releases The Georgia Guidestones special edition

News Staff
Friday, July 8, 2022
The Elberton Star has released a special edition surrounding the recent bombing and demolition of the Georgia Guidestones. The edition includes a history of the monument, historical and submitted photos as well as other news stories and community reactions.
Madi Nix looks after a kitten at the Habersham Animal Shelter. About 210 animals were brought to the shelter last month. The staff does everything they can to find home for pets, such as fostering them or sending them to other shelters with more room.

Madi Nix looks after a kitten at the Habersham Animal Shelter. About 210 animals were brought to the shelter last month. The staff does everything they can to find home for pets, such as fostering them or sending them to other shelters with more room.

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Running out of space

Rowan Edmonds
Friday, July 8, 2022
The Habersham Animal Shelter is running dangerously low on space for cats and dogs. There are a lot of animals up for adoption, but there's a severe backlog on spaying and neutering cats right now, so getting them out to homes is taking a pause.
Photo by Scoggins

Photo by Scoggins

Alleged time capsule disproved

News Staff
Friday, July 8, 2022
Despite the granite plaque at the Georgia Guidestones advertising a time capsule was allegedly buried at the site, there was no evidence of any buried history when digging occurred Friday morning.
An unpermitted road off Seldom Rest Lane leading to what could’ve been the site of a glamping resort. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

An unpermitted road off Seldom Rest Lane leading to what could’ve been the site of a glamping resort. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Proposed glamping site scrapped amid controversy

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, July 8, 2022
A potential developer with a record of financial crimes has failed in the venture of bringing the trend of glamor camping to Habersham County.
Habersham Central Band of Blue marched behind flag bearers (from left) Sid Turner, Larry Whitfield and David Burton from the Sons of the American Revolution. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham Central Band of Blue marched behind flag bearers (from left) Sid Turner, Larry Whitfield and David Burton from the Sons of the American Revolution. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Fabulous Glorious Fourth

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
The fun was coming from everywhere, decked out in red, white and blue on Monday in Demorest, where the Glorious Fourth was back in its element to celebrate the nation’s 246th birthday.
Marcia Hamil works on a custom flower arrangement in her new workspace behind her home in Clarkesville as she continues to build her business with hopes of one day having a brick-and-mortar location. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Marcia Hamil works on a custom flower arrangement in her new workspace behind her home in Clarkesville as she continues to build her business with hopes of one day having a brick-and-mortar location. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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Inspiration blooms into a business

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Removing thorns from a white rose, which she will meticulously place in a vase for a new arrangement, Marcia Hamil recalls always wanting her own business. After discovering a love for fresh florals, she now finds herself the owner of Refined Floral Co.

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County taxes set to increase one mill

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Habersham County residents have been getting their tax bills in the mail over recent weeks, but anyone dismayed with a potential increase has not even seen all of the news just yet. The county is proposing a one mill increase in the tax rate to 12.