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Lindsey Sloan, one of the lead volunteer coordinators at the Lord’s Help Soup Kitchen, and Marina Long package to-go plates in a bag.

Lindsey Sloan, one of the lead volunteer coordinators at the Lord’s Help Soup Kitchen, and Marina Long package to-go plates in a bag.

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Lord's Help Soup Kitchen continues to help those in need

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
   The Lord’s Help Soup Kitchen is gearing up to offer warm meals to those in need during the last few weeks of winter.     Shirley Dillard is the volunteer coordinator at the soup kitchen in Cornelia. She has been involved with it since the beginning, or for about seven years.
This City of Demorest truck used to transport waste products from the wastewater treatment plant will need to be replaced at a cost to the city of nearly $39,000 thanks to its reduced insurance policy.

This City of Demorest truck used to transport waste products from the wastewater treatment plant will need to be replaced at a cost to the city of nearly $39,000 thanks to its reduced insurance policy.

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Insurance flap costs Demorest $38K; fire truck debate returns early

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, February 25, 2021
   Demorest City Manager Kim Simonds recently put full insurance coverage back on all of the city vehicles and pump stations after those coverages were reduced by a previous city manager.    The revelation was made at Tuesday’s city council meeting as potential surplus items were discussed.
Shown is a concept of the plaza view for North Georgia Technical College’s proposed wellness center.

Shown is a concept of the plaza view for North Georgia Technical College’s proposed wellness center.

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Proposed wellness facility to honor Ivester's legacy

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, February 25, 2021
   North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) in Clarkesville is working to turn one of former president Mark Ivester’s longtime dreams into reality, while honoring his legacy in the process.     The overall project is expected to cost around $5.

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Baldwin Police looking to make further improvements

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, February 25, 2021
   After approving a consultant to conduct a thorough institutional review of its police department and city procedures, Baldwin’s City Council voted unanimously Monday night to take further steps to better equip its officers in the field by approving their participation in patrol investigator...
The two damaged markers in Baldwin have been in place since 1953 according to the Georgia Historical Society.

The two damaged markers in Baldwin have been in place since 1953 according to the Georgia Historical Society.

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Two historical markers damaged, one missing for a year

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
   Two historical markers at Roadside Park in Baldwin have been damaged, and another has been missing from Highway 115 in Clarkesville for nearly a year.
The first car gets checked in at the Habersham County mass vaccination site Monday morning in Clarkesville.

The first car gets checked in at the Habersham County mass vaccination site Monday morning in Clarkesville.

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Habersham County's mass vaccination site opens smoothly

Chamian Cruz
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
   As America approaches the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 outbreak, 1,068 people were vaccinated against the virus in Habersham County on Monday.    The fairgrounds in Clarkesville is currently being used as one of four mass vaccination sites across the state.
Habersham Central’s Ege Keskin (left) and Amber Wojteczko were honored Tuesday for being named salutatorian and valedictorian, respectively, of the Class of 2021. CHAMIAN CRUZ/Staff

Habersham Central’s Ege Keskin (left) and Amber Wojteczko were honored Tuesday for being named salutatorian and valedictorian, respectively, of the Class of 2021. CHAMIAN CRUZ/Staff

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Habersham Central names its top students for Class of 2021

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
   This year’s valedictorian and salutatorian did not start their scholastic lives in Habersham County, but they are both sure glad they finished it here.
Cornelia Elementary student Evie Alexander presents her project about Rosa Parks as teacher Melissa Sedwick listens on Friday morning.

Cornelia Elementary student Evie Alexander presents her project about Rosa Parks as teacher Melissa Sedwick listens on Friday morning.

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Kindergarteners teach classmates, adults about Black History

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
   Melissa Sedwick’s kindergarten class learned a valuable lesson while doing projects over the last month. Among other things, they learned that Black history is American history.
Nettie Fowler (right), played by Ellawyn Ketch, hugs her cousin Julie Jordan, played by Chandler Allen in Piedmont’s production of “Carousel.” CHAMIAN CRUZ/Staff

Nettie Fowler (right), played by Ellawyn Ketch, hugs her cousin Julie Jordan, played by Chandler Allen in Piedmont’s production of “Carousel.” CHAMIAN CRUZ/Staff

From Broadway to Piedmont, 'Carousel' makes debut

Chamian Cruz
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
   Freshman Ellawyn Ketch, of Clarkesville is among the cast with the Piedmont College Conservatory of Music and Department of Theatre presenting “Carousel” live this weekend.
Pennie Ansley, a registered nurse with the Habersham County Health Department, administers the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to Marcia Brazinski on Wednesday. The vaccination took place at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center in Clarkesville. Her husband, Franklin Brazinski, sits behind her.

Pennie Ansley, a registered nurse with the Habersham County Health Department, administers the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to Marcia Brazinski on Wednesday. The vaccination took place at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center in Clarkesville. Her husband, Franklin Brazinski, sits behind her.

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COVID-19 vaccinations go on despite winter delays

Chamian Cruz
Friday, February 19, 2021
Nursing students are partly to thank for the thousands of COVID-19 vaccinations that have been administered so far in Habersham County and beyond.  According to Dave Palmer, District 2 Public Health Spokesman, the Habersham County Health Department has administered 2,979 vaccines.