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The former Ivy Mountain Distillery will soon be reopened under the new ownership of R.M. Rose Company Distilleries. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

The former Ivy Mountain Distillery will soon be reopened under the new ownership of R.M. Rose Company Distilleries. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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New owner prepares to reopen Mt. Airy distillery

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
After a two-year hiatus, the old Ivy Mountain Distillery will be cranking out vibrant spirits once again under new ownership. R.M. Rose and Company Distilleries, which has another nearby location in Dillard, has bought the property and gotten their business and liquor licenses approved by the Mt.
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Akins set to run for District 5 open seat

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
The first die has been cast in the race for Habersham County’s open county commission seat. Local businessman Ty Akins said Monday he intends to run for the District 5 seat left vacant by the resignation of Commissioner Tim Stamey earlier this summer.
Rev. Keith Cox gets a pie in the face from Director of Children’s Ministry Courtney Young at a Clarkesville First United Methodist Church event. CLARKESVILLE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH/Submitted

Rev. Keith Cox gets a pie in the face from Director of Children’s Ministry Courtney Young at a Clarkesville First United Methodist Church event. CLARKESVILLE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH/Submitted

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Pies help fill up kids’ backpacks

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
What started as a friendly competition at Clarkesville First United Methodist Church’s vacation bible school turned into a whole effort to collect as many school supplies as possible for some of Habersham County’s neediest children.
Cornelia resident Roy Alvarez speaks to the Cornelia City Commission in opposition to the proposed ordinance change that would have limited large gatherings in residential areas, saying it’s important that his family is able to occasionally get together, especially after a long week of work.

Cornelia resident Roy Alvarez speaks to the Cornelia City Commission in opposition to the proposed ordinance change that would have limited large gatherings in residential areas, saying it’s important that his family is able to occasionally get together, especially after a long week of work.

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Cornelia residents split over large gatherings in residential areas

Chamian Cruz
Friday, July 9, 2021
   The Cornelia City Commission is rethinking its solution to loud music and large gatherings in residential areas after at least a half-dozen residents spoke up at Tuesday’s meeting both for and against proposed changes to the city’s ordinances.
This sign on Historic Highway 441 on the southern end of Demorest has caused the city to reassess its regulations for sign permitting.

This sign on Historic Highway 441 on the southern end of Demorest has caused the city to reassess its regulations for sign permitting.

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Demorest to reassess sign regulations during 90-day moratorium

Matthew Osborne
Friday, July 9, 2021
   Demorest City Council voted to put a 90-day moratorium on any new signs in the city that require a permit.    The impetus for the move came after a city business owner allowed the construction of an 18-foot-wide sign on his property on the side of Historic Highway 441.
Jeff Branyon is expected to officially be Baldwin’s new police chief by July 19.

Jeff Branyon is expected to officially be Baldwin’s new police chief by July 19.

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Baldwin taps new police chief

News Staff
Friday, July 9, 2021
   Jeff Branyon, the soon-to-be City of Baldwin police chief, attended the city council’s Tuesday work session and has been acclimated this week.
Joyce Jordan sits with new great great granddaughter Johana Lynch, surrounded by granddaughter Misty Baird (left), son Dennis Jordan and great granddaughter Shelby Lynch.

Joyce Jordan sits with new great great granddaughter Johana Lynch, surrounded by granddaughter Misty Baird (left), son Dennis Jordan and great granddaughter Shelby Lynch.

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Five generations times two for local family

Matthew Osborne
Friday, July 9, 2021
   Misty Baird has seen her family grow to five living generations for the second time, but this time, it is on both sides of her family.
Habersham County Manager Phil Sutton speaks at a Demorest City Council meeting earlier this year. Sutton's last day is July 16.

Habersham County Manager Phil Sutton speaks at a Demorest City Council meeting earlier this year. Sutton's last day is July 16.

Habersham County eyes new leadership

News Staff
Thursday, July 8, 2021
   Habersham County's Board of Commissioners met for more than two hours Thursday night to discuss the possibility of an interim county manager and a new clerk.