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Baldwin allows non-civilians to cash out unused time off

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The City of Baldwin will now allow non-civilian employees to be compensated for paid time off for those who work in shifts throughout 24-hour periods and who otherwise aren’t able to take advantage of paid time off – a move meant to boost employee retention – following a 5-0 vote at Monday’s city...
Baldwin residents collect trash from the roadside on Clean Up Day Saturday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Baldwin residents collect trash from the roadside on Clean Up Day Saturday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Community turns out to clean up Baldwin streets

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The City of Baldwin and its residents took to the streets in droves Saturday afternoon to gather and dispose of garbage littered along the roadsides during its annual Clean Up Day event.
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News Staff
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Baldwin Town Hall Meeting 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, Baldwin City Council will host a town hall meeting about the budget at Life Church at 110 Church Street.
The Habersham County Wall of Honor’s fifth wall will allow more local veterans to be honored as more space is allocated at the memorial for their names to be engraved. The memorial has more than 7,000 names engraved. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

The Habersham County Wall of Honor’s fifth wall will allow more local veterans to be honored as more space is allocated at the memorial for their names to be engraved. The memorial has more than 7,000 names engraved. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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Wall of Honor additions nearly done

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
New spots are now available to honor those from Habersham County who have served their country at the Habersham County Wall of Honor’s fifth and final wall is almost fully completed, with attention turning over to landscaping.
The former Demorest Elementary School building, later used by Concord Baptist Church, will likely be the new site of Demorest City Hall. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

The former Demorest Elementary School building, later used by Concord Baptist Church, will likely be the new site of Demorest City Hall. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Demorest buys old school for new city hall

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Demorest plans to move its city hall out of the middle of town after purchasing the old elementary school building on Alabama Street.
Grado smiles knowing he is off to a rescue in Connecticut after spending 168 days at the Habersham County Animal Shelter. MADI NIX/Submitted

Grado smiles knowing he is off to a rescue in Connecticut after spending 168 days at the Habersham County Animal Shelter. MADI NIX/Submitted

Grado gets his shot

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
One of the longest-staying dogs at the Habersham County Animal Shelter flew private as he made his way out of Habersham County on Sunday and got a second chance at a home. Grado, a high-energy, friendly mixed dog, had been looking for a home since his arrival at the shelter on Nov.
Grado smiles knowing he is off to a rescue in Connecticut after spending 168 days at the Habersham County Animal Shelter.

Grado smiles knowing he is off to a rescue in Connecticut after spending 168 days at the Habersham County Animal Shelter.

Grado gets his shot

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
One of the longest-staying dogs at the Habersham County Animal Shelter flew private as he made his way out of Habersham County on Sunday and got a second chance at a home.  Grado, a high-energy, friendly mixed dog, had been looking for a home since his arrival at the shelter on Nov.