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Driver charged in fatal crash

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
A Stephens County man was arrested on a charge of vehicular homicide after causing the death of a Clarkesville man when he fell asleep at the wheel on the highway in June.
Steel frames of developer Don Higgins’ spec building have been erected on Lot 8 in the Airport Industrial Park – a potential high revenue source for Baldwin in the coming years. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Steel frames of developer Don Higgins’ spec building have been erected on Lot 8 in the Airport Industrial Park – a potential high revenue source for Baldwin in the coming years. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Baldwin makes final cuts to 2022-23 budget

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Baldwin City Council proceeded with formal adoption of a balanced 2023 budget at a special called meeting Friday by unanimous vote. The final approval comes after several months of discussion by council members seeking to slash a deficit of more than $500,000.
Clarkesville is close to celebrating its 200th anniversary. CLARKESVILLE HISTORY FACEBOOK PAGE/Submitted

Clarkesville is close to celebrating its 200th anniversary. CLARKESVILLE HISTORY FACEBOOK PAGE/Submitted

Clarkesville begins preparations for 200th anniversary next year

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
It’s time to make plans to commemorate 200 years since the establishment of the village of Clarkesville on Dec. 10, 1823. A committee is forming now to lead the yearlong celebration in 2023.
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Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Thrift store sale: CommUnityThrift Store, on Green Street in downtown Clarkesville ,will have a sale through Saturday, July 9. All $2 clothes will be $1. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday.
From left are Kevin McGrath (Sautee Nacoochee Community Association Board Member), John Luhn (former SNCA Interim Executive Director) and Meghan Gerig (Folk Pottery Museum Director). MEL WHITEHEAD/Submitted

From left are Kevin McGrath (Sautee Nacoochee Community Association Board Member), John Luhn (former SNCA Interim Executive Director) and Meghan Gerig (Folk Pottery Museum Director). MEL WHITEHEAD/Submitted

Sautee gains two Blue Star museums

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
The Sautee Nacoochee Community Association announced this week that the Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia and the Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center are now Blue Star Museums.

Arrest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at the Habersham County Detention Center for June 29-July 5, 2022. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.
The flags are up in Demorest in preparation for the Glorious Fourth. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

The flags are up in Demorest in preparation for the Glorious Fourth. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Demorest looking Glorious for holiday

Matthew Osborne
Friday, July 1, 2022
Demorest is making final preparations to host the Glorious Fourth celebration on Monday, July 4. The weather includes some chance of rain, but it is not expected to be severe enough to disrupt the festivities.
Jack Molnar works on a Habitat for Humanity house in Habersham County. NANETTE BAUGHMAN/Submitted

Jack Molnar works on a Habitat for Humanity house in Habersham County. NANETTE BAUGHMAN/Submitted

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Walls tighten for Habitat

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, July 1, 2022
Inflated prices and rising costs of building materials continue to complicate the efforts of nonprofits throughout the U.S. that seek to support those in need.
Representatives from Habersham County and its municipalities met Tuesday to discuss a possible Roads and Bridges SPLOST sales tax referendum. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Representatives from Habersham County and its municipalities met Tuesday to discuss a possible Roads and Bridges SPLOST sales tax referendum. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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County, cities hope to partner on road tax

Matthew Osborne
Friday, July 1, 2022
Habersham County is set to move forward with a referendum for a Roads and Bridges Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) after a meeting with representatives from the municipalities on Tuesday night.