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Voting is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Voting is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.

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Election Day is Tuesday

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Friday, October 31, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair Today is the last day of early voting for the Nov. 4 election. “We usually see the largest amount of voter turnout on our last day of early voting, since that will be the last opportunity for voters to vote prior to Election Day,” Election Supervisor Laurel Ellison said.
Heaven’s Saints Motorcycle Ministry Midway Chapter President Johnny Johnson stands at the altar at Clearview Baptist Church, where he serves as the pastor. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

Heaven’s Saints Motorcycle Ministry Midway Chapter President Johnny Johnson stands at the altar at Clearview Baptist Church, where he serves as the pastor. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

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‘Not about the bikes’

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Friday, October 31, 2025
By Zach Taylor Motorcycles and worship go hand in hand for a local group, which uses its bikes and the skills of riders and others to help the community.
SNAP recipients in Northeast Georgia and across the nation are at risk of losing these benefits from the anti-hunger program if Congress does not come up with a solution by Nov. 1. (Adobe Stock)

SNAP recipients in Northeast Georgia and across the nation are at risk of losing these benefits from the anti-hunger program if Congress does not come up with a solution by Nov. 1. (Adobe Stock)

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Food banks prepare for SNAP runout

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Friday, October 31, 2025
By Hannah Caudell As the United States government continues to shutter its doors, the nation’s largest anti-hunger program is at stake: the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP.
Torch Christian Academy Teacher Katie Forde tells the story of Moses striking the rock in the Bible’s Exodus chapter to her second grade students. The academy currently has 10 students benefitting from the Georgia Promise Scholarship. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

Torch Christian Academy Teacher Katie Forde tells the story of Moses striking the rock in the Bible’s Exodus chapter to her second grade students. The academy currently has 10 students benefitting from the Georgia Promise Scholarship. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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Sixteen local students use Georgia Promise Scholarship

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
By Hannah Caudell On July 1, Georgia’s new school voucher program went into effect. Sixteen students in Habersham County — including those attending Tallulah Falls School (TFS) and The Torch Christian Academy (TCA) — will benefit from voucher funds this year.
Early voting continues through Oct. 31.

Early voting continues through Oct. 31.

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Early voting turnout picks up

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair Saturday was the first day two locations were open for early voting and it was the busiest day for early voting so far with 199 people casting ballots in Habersham County. The pace kept up Monday, with 193 people voting throughout the day.
Mt. Airy Police Chief Jamie Bowden stands with Michael Kiser and Jackson Kilmete in front of the police car and a wanted poster at the Mt. Airy Trunk or Treat Saturday. The Bowdens set up a whole scene promoting the police department, which was flush with fake cash, fidget poppers and candy. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

Mt. Airy Police Chief Jamie Bowden stands with Michael Kiser and Jackson Kilmete in front of the police car and a wanted poster at the Mt. Airy Trunk or Treat Saturday. The Bowdens set up a whole scene promoting the police department, which was flush with fake cash, fidget poppers and candy. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

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Cities ready for Halloween

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair Halloween is Friday, and costumed children will be eager to hold out a basket or bag while asking for a treat. While Mt. Airy had a good turnout at its trunk or treat at its town hall Saturday, other local cities will be welcoming families at events Friday. From 3-6 p.m.
Since changing their school speed zone policy in August, the city of Tallulah Falls and its police department have seen a significant drop in revenue compared to last year. (File photo)

Since changing their school speed zone policy in August, the city of Tallulah Falls and its police department have seen a significant drop in revenue compared to last year. (File photo)

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Speed zone cameras collect less money

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
By Hannah Caudell Since changing their school speed zone policy in August, the city of Tallulah Falls and its police department have seen a significant drop in revenue compared to last year.

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Chamber operating with interim coordinator

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Friday, October 24, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair The Habersham County Chamber of Commerce is open for business with Shane Smith filling in as interim chamber coordinator. Chamber Chairman Tommy Thurmond said Smith started in the role on Monday.
Dalton Pitts (center) worked on his ghostbusting skills with his parents, Victoria and Alex Pitts, during Mt. Airy’s Trunk or Treat event last year. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

Dalton Pitts (center) worked on his ghostbusting skills with his parents, Victoria and Alex Pitts, during Mt. Airy’s Trunk or Treat event last year. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

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Halloween fun starts

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Friday, October 24, 2025
By Zach Taylor With Halloween just around the corner, some towns and churches are holding their events a bit earlier this year to get a jump-start on candy distribution.  On Saturday, Mt. Carmel Baptist Church is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat from 2-4 p.m.
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Alto tables millage vote

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Friday, October 24, 2025
By Hannah Caudell After the town’s third millage rate hearing, Alto’s council voted unanimously to table the vote on a millage rate increase until next week, when they hope to be presented with a budget draft that justifies the increase.