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Chad White (left), a retired captain with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office and a police historian, stands with Clarkesville Police Chief Danny Clouatre at the grave of Charles Arthur Vick, a Habersham County Sheriff’s Office and Clarkesville Police Department officer who lost his life in the line of duty in 1962. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

Chad White (left), a retired captain with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office and a police historian, stands with Clarkesville Police Chief Danny Clouatre at the grave of Charles Arthur Vick, a Habersham County Sheriff’s Office and Clarkesville Police Department officer who lost his life in the line of duty in 1962. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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Agencies seek to honor officer

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Friday, October 17, 2025
By Hannah Caudell On the night of July 15, 1962, Habersham County lost an officer by the name of Charles Arthur Vick. He was a part-time police officer with the Clarkesville Police Department and a deputy sheriff with the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office when he passed.
Jackson Savage holds a fish after being guided by Seth Underwood during the fly fishing festival on Sunday. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

Jackson Savage holds a fish after being guided by Seth Underwood during the fly fishing festival on Sunday. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

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New generation of stewards

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Friday, October 17, 2025
By Hannah Caudell and Zach Taylor B atesville’s Fly Fishing Festival saw some of the newest faces of the Tallulah Falls School Youth Fly Fishing and Water Patrol Club, where they learned new techniques in what is arguably one of the fly fishing capitals of the world: the Soque River.
Alex Robinson

Alex Robinson

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Partnership Habersham selects director

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Friday, October 17, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair Partnership Habersham has a new executive director. Chairman Rope Roberts announced Alex Robinson was approved for the position by the board Thursday morning, and will start in the position Nov. 1.
Demorest began its pursuit of TAD powers to complement a future development off of Tom Arrendale Interchange. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

Demorest began its pursuit of TAD powers to complement a future development off of Tom Arrendale Interchange. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

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Demorest residents to vote on TAD

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
By Zach Taylor Demorest residents will have the opportunity to vote on whether or not to give Demorest leaders Tax Allocation District (TAD) powers on the ballot in November.  Early voting began Tuesday and Election Day is Nov. 4.
County Manager Tim Sims shares information about the Tier 1 project, the new county jail, during the Lunch and Learn Town Hall on Oct. 6 at The Ruby Fulbright Aquactic Center. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

County Manager Tim Sims shares information about the Tier 1 project, the new county jail, during the Lunch and Learn Town Hall on Oct. 6 at The Ruby Fulbright Aquactic Center. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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SPLOST helps fund county essentials

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair Habersham County has a way to fund essential needs, like new fire trucks and road improvements, without placing the burden solely on those who live here. It’s through a one cent sales tax, commonly known as SPLOST.
HUB of Habersham Executive Director Todd Colwell officiates the election forum for the City of Demorest. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

HUB of Habersham Executive Director Todd Colwell officiates the election forum for the City of Demorest. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

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Candidates speak on city issues at forum

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
By Zach Taylor Last Thursday, Demorest candidates for the two at-large city council seats gathered at City Hall for an open forum to present their ideas to residents. The event was officiated by Todd Colwell of HUB of Habersham and Chamber President Ellie Van Doornum.
Local historian Jim Betz stands at the final stop on his Haunted Habersham ghost tours, the Old Clarkesville Cemetery. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

Local historian Jim Betz stands at the final stop on his Haunted Habersham ghost tours, the Old Clarkesville Cemetery. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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Historic hauntings

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair T here’s stories around every corner in Clarkesville, and Jim Betz is spending October weekends sharing some of the spookiest ones. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, he leads groups of people through town for Haunted Habersham ghost tours.
Poll Manager Stephanie Martin is ready to assist voters at the Habersham County Elections and Voter Registration Office. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

Poll Manager Stephanie Martin is ready to assist voters at the Habersham County Elections and Voter Registration Office. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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Voting opens for city, special elections

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair As early voting opened Tuesday morning, it was quiet in the elections office as a team of optimistic poll workers were eager to serve. One person was ready to vote as the doors opened, and was out as Voter No. 1 within a few minutes.
Cornelia city commissioners approved keeping the millage rate at 9.5 mills during Tuesday’s meeting.

Cornelia city commissioners approved keeping the millage rate at 9.5 mills during Tuesday’s meeting.

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Cornelia commissioners approve millage rate, budget

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Friday, October 10, 2025
By Zach Taylor Cornelia city commissioners approved keeping the millage rate at 9.5 mills during Tuesday’s meeting. Due to growth and reassessments, there will be a gross 10.29 percent increase in tax revenue, as the digest grew from $333,780,468 in 2024 to $388,641,640 in 2025.
Baldwin resident James Wiese and former Baldwin councilman and mayor Joe Elam are both vying for the Post 4 seat.

Baldwin resident James Wiese and former Baldwin councilman and mayor Joe Elam are both vying for the Post 4 seat.

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Wiese, Elam vie for Baldwin council seat

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Friday, October 10, 2025
By Hannah Caudell The Baldwin City Council has three seats up for re-election on the November ballot, with contested races for the mayor and Post 4 seats.