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Pictured from left are 11th graders Ava Gruszczinski, Roberto Rios-Martinez, Elisa Smith and Jamie Gant. DORA LUCAS/Submitted

Pictured from left are 11th graders Ava Gruszczinski, Roberto Rios-Martinez, Elisa Smith and Jamie Gant. DORA LUCAS/Submitted

Governor's honors semifinalists

News Staff
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Habersham Central High School would like to congratulate four students who have been identified as semifinalists for the Georgia Governor's Honors Program. These students were selected by GHP to move on to the in-person interview and audition rounds of the competition which will be held on Feb. 26.

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Oliver honored for planning

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
The City of Clarkesville has been nationally recognized again for town planner Lew Oliver’s efforts in planning for the future redevelopment of the city.
Karla Paramo smiles during her part of the presentation about parent involvement coordinators at the Feb. 10 work session as Superintendent Matthew Cooper listens. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Karla Paramo smiles during her part of the presentation about parent involvement coordinators at the Feb. 10 work session as Superintendent Matthew Cooper listens. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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Schools work to connect parents to kids’ education

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
To build a bridge and establish better communication with families, the Habersham County School district has leaned on their parent involvement coordinators to help establish relationships with families, therefore increasing services and a student’s chances of a fulfilling education.

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Schools approve ESPLOST vote for primary

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
The Habersham County School District Board of Education unanimously approved the referendum continuing the penny sales tax to every retail purchase made in Habersham County to the ballot for voting in May. Superintendent Matthew Cooper said this sales tax is nothing new.
Wade Rhodes presented Phil Sutton (right) with his award for 2021 Habersham Countian of the Year at the gala event Feb. 10. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Wade Rhodes presented Phil Sutton (right) with his award for 2021 Habersham Countian of the Year at the gala event Feb. 10. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Sutton honored by Habersham Chamber

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
When he retired last summer, Phil Sutton achieved what many people strive for – leave a place better than you found it. Sutton was honored at the Habersham Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards gala on Feb. 10 as the 2021 Habersham Countian of the Year.
Former Baldwin councilman Jeff Parish speaks to his former colleagues at Monday’s meeting. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Former Baldwin councilman Jeff Parish speaks to his former colleagues at Monday’s meeting. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Speed traps questioned

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Former Baldwin councilman Jeff Parish attended Baldwin’s City Council meeting Monday to speak out against the city’s speed zone cameras, a revenue source which is often tapped by council to fund a range of public safety measures for police and fire services.
Natasha Rivera tries to keep her son, Gabriel, entertained while working as a full-time office manager. Rivera, who is able to bring her son to work with her, said it’s hard to juggle her responsibilities at work while trying to keep an eye on her son. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Natasha Rivera tries to keep her son, Gabriel, entertained while working as a full-time office manager. Rivera, who is able to bring her son to work with her, said it’s hard to juggle her responsibilities at work while trying to keep an eye on her son. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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Families struggle to find childcare

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
When Natasha Rivera went back to work, she didn’t imagine she would spend part of days juggling multiple incoming phone calls and an energetic nine-month old while working as an office manager.
If you know the location of one of these individuals, you can make an anonymous tip by calling the sheriff’s office at (706) 839-0500, or by leaving a tip at www.habersham sheriff.com/drugunit.

If you know the location of one of these individuals, you can make an anonymous tip by calling the sheriff’s office at (706) 839-0500, or by leaving a tip at www.habersham sheriff.com/drugunit.

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Habersham County seeks its most wanted fugitives

Matthew Osborne
Friday, February 11, 2022
Habersham County Sheriff’s Office has identified its most wanted suspects and is looking for help from the community to find them. Alton L. Davidson, 48, of Cornelia is wanted after making bail on other charges stemming from a Dec. 30, 2021, incident.
Andrew Linker handles fresh produce at Locally Grown’s Clarkesville location. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Andrew Linker handles fresh produce at Locally Grown’s Clarkesville location. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Locals grow their own

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, February 11, 2022
Even now, with the cold, frigid temperatures long set-in since the start of winter, Andrew Linker and his team can be found sorting a range of fresh produce at Grace Calvary Episcopal on the outskirts of downtown Clarkesville.