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HABERSHAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE/Submitted

HABERSHAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE/Submitted

Roxy earns state award

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Sgt. Eugene Kemp and K9 Roxy earned a second-place award at the Georgia Police and Fire Games in Gainesville for explosives detection. Roxy has worked with Kemp for six years and she is certified by the ATF and Homeland GEMA programs.
Billy Burrell, with his cap on sideways, poses in the WCON studio in 2015. Burrell liked to joke and “cut up” with fellow announcer, Kevin Croom. Burrell touched many lives through his decades on the radio in Habersham County. KEVIN CROOM/Submitted

Billy Burrell, with his cap on sideways, poses in the WCON studio in 2015. Burrell liked to joke and “cut up” with fellow announcer, Kevin Croom. Burrell touched many lives through his decades on the radio in Habersham County. KEVIN CROOM/Submitted

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‘Led to Christ through him’

Kimberly Brown
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The man known to many as Northeast Georgia’s pastor is retiring. The Rev. Billy Burrell, 92, has been a fixture of WCON Radio for more than 60 years, and many grew up listening to his “Sunshine Melodies” program every weekday morning.

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Woman of many names arrested in Clarkesville

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
A White County woman with a myriad of stolen licenses and financial cards was arrested by Clarkesville Police. Clarkesville Police stopped Kathy Lynn Cleghorn, 53, of Cleveland on June 22 near the intersection of Washington Street and Railroad Avenue.
Baldwin Police Lt. Chris Jones addresses the council Monday following Chief Jeff Branyon’s resignation. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Baldwin Police Lt. Chris Jones addresses the council Monday following Chief Jeff Branyon’s resignation. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Jones promoted after Baldwin chief resigns

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Baldwin Police Chief Jeff Branyon stepped down from his position as head of his department after 11 months on the job, announcing his decision to resign at Monday’s regular city council meeting.

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Tench set to speak his mind on issues

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Habersham County Commissioner Jimmy Tench has often been the voice of dissent during his first term, and he is prepared to do the same for the next four years if needed. “Just like everybody else on there, I was elected by the people, for the people and of the people,” Tench said Monday.
Baldwin Police Lt. Chris Jones addresses the council Monday following Chief Jeff Branyon’s resignation. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Baldwin Police Lt. Chris Jones addresses the council Monday following Chief Jeff Branyon’s resignation. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Jones to be promoted after Baldwin police chief resigns

Brian Wellmeier
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Baldwin Police Chief Jeff Branyon stepped down from his position as head of his department after 11 months on the job, announcing to council his decision to resign at Monday’s regular meeting.
Hospital Authority board member Josh Garrett, CEO Tyler Williams, Ken Johnson (on screen), Chair Dolly Ritchie and Terry Loudermilk discuss business at HMC Tuesday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Hospital Authority board member Josh Garrett, CEO Tyler Williams, Ken Johnson (on screen), Chair Dolly Ritchie and Terry Loudermilk discuss business at HMC Tuesday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Hospital ready to set $57M budget for ’23

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, June 24, 2022
Habersham Medical Center (HMC) moved forward in approving next year’s operating budget during its regular meeting Tuesday – a “break even” budget of revenue and expenses amounting to $57 million, according to Vice President and Health and Wellness Kesha Clinkscale.
Pilgrim Ministries is based out of a residence in Clarkesville. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Pilgrim Ministries is based out of a residence in Clarkesville. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Ministry sued for wrongful death

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, June 24, 2022
A local non-profit has been named in a wrongful death lawsuit filed in Habersham County Superior Court for negligent practices after the death of a Chatooga County man at one of its facilities. Tina G.
The cars at Miles Through Time in Clarkesville are just the beginning of what can be explored in the collection. ROWAN EDMONDS/Staff

The cars at Miles Through Time in Clarkesville are just the beginning of what can be explored in the collection. ROWAN EDMONDS/Staff

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It all began with just one

Rowan Edmonds
Friday, June 24, 2022
Miles Through Time is a nonprofit “living” co-op-style automotive museum located inside Vintage Garage Antiques near the Old Clarkesville Mill. Before moving to Clarksville, the museum initially opened in Toccoa in 2017 with just one car – a 1959 Cadillac Coupe De Ville.