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Piedmont University has run afoul of controversy with administration and faculty not on the same page.

Piedmont University has run afoul of controversy with administration and faculty not on the same page.

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Meeting unveils more of ‘toxic’ Piedmont culture

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, May 20, 2022
   Testimony given by faculty members present during Piedmont University’s special called session of the senate faculty last Monday – when a majority of faculty members took a vote of no confidence in President James Mellichamp – provides further insight into problems between the university...
From left are Tallulah Falls School Class of 2022 Salutatorian Jingan “Jerry” Sang and Valedictorian Jingyi “Jason” Sang. E. LANE GRESHAM/Special

From left are Tallulah Falls School Class of 2022 Salutatorian Jingan “Jerry” Sang and Valedictorian Jingyi “Jason” Sang. E. LANE GRESHAM/Special

Twins named Tallulah Falls' top students

News Staff
Friday, May 20, 2022
   Tallulah Falls School has released the names of its top two graduates for the Class of 2022.    Jingyi “Jason” Sang is the valedictorian, and Jingan “Jerry” Sang is the salutatorian. The twins are from Shanghai, China.
Habersham County Election Tech/Coordinator Izac Martin and Poll Manager Derek LaPerriere conduct the logic and accuracy testing on Habersham County’s voting machines in preparation for the primary Tuesday, May 24.

Habersham County Election Tech/Coordinator Izac Martin and Poll Manager Derek LaPerriere conduct the logic and accuracy testing on Habersham County’s voting machines in preparation for the primary Tuesday, May 24.

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Hatchett served in ‘political’ suits against voting law

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 20, 2022
   Georgia Sen. Bo Hatchett was getting in his car in his driveway Tuesday when he was approached by a process server.
Lisa Camp and the singers from Shady Grove Baptist Church were among the entertainment at last year’s Mountain Laurel Festival.

Lisa Camp and the singers from Shady Grove Baptist Church were among the entertainment at last year’s Mountain Laurel Festival.

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Mountain Laurel Festival turning 60

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 20, 2022
   For the first time since the pandemic, the circle of the community calendar is complete.    The 60th anniversary of the Mountain Laurel Festival will be celebrated Saturday, a year after a thunderous return to fellowship at last year’s record-setting event.
TIFFANY RUCKER/Submitted

TIFFANY RUCKER/Submitted

Medlink Habersham honored

News Staff
Thursday, May 19, 2022
MedLink Georgia recognized Lorelei Bearden, medical secretary at MedLink Habersham (second photo), as the company’s employee of the year for 2021. The company also recognized MedLink Habersham as the health center of the year (staff shown in first photo).
Baldwin City Hall was closed Thursday and Friday last week while city officials worked to rectify an insurance snafu that saw their previous agent lose his job. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Baldwin City Hall was closed Thursday and Friday last week while city officials worked to rectify an insurance snafu that saw their previous agent lose his job. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Baldwin avoids crisis during insurance lapse

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
The City of Baldwin dodged what could’ve been a potential crisis last week, holding a special called meeting Friday when council voted to change insurance providers following a lapse in the city’s liability insurance that went on for 13 days following miscommunication between Ty Talley, an agent...
Chris Yearwood, Joe Deputy and Sarah Samsel plant rhododendrons and azaleas at Pitts Park in Clarkesville. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Chris Yearwood, Joe Deputy and Sarah Samsel plant rhododendrons and azaleas at Pitts Park in Clarkesville. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Clarkesville begins Pitts Park beautification

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
The City of Clarkesville took the first steps of a more long-term goal which aims to beautify Pitts Park, with city employees clearing brush and planting rhododendrons and azaleas – commonly known individually for their bell and funnel-shaped flowers and rich vibrance in the spring season – around...
Tam Terrall, Family Services director, confers with a family from the Family Promise program. MARTIE BROOKS/Submitted

Tam Terrall, Family Services director, confers with a family from the Family Promise program. MARTIE BROOKS/Submitted

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Family Promise helps folks to better lives

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Homelessness is a growing and often unaddressed crisis in the northeast Georgia region, according to Martie Brooks, executive director of Family Promise of White and Habersham County.

Schools secure new food vendor

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
The Habersham County School district has obtained a new food vendor for their 2022-23 school year to deliver quality foods to county students, while other districts are still in the dark on where their food will be coming from.