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Job growth at Habersham County Airport has more than doubled since 2011, a recent economic study showed.

Job growth at Habersham County Airport has more than doubled since 2011, a recent economic study showed.

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Study: Airport showing economic growth

Eric Pereira
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
   Habersham County Public Works Director Derick Canupp brought copies of the county airport’s economic impact report conducted by the Georgia Department of Transportation.     Canupp said the last report they had available dates back to 2011.
Grant Reeves VFW Post 7720 Commander Bill Miles (right) and Eagle Scout Joseph McNair stand at attention while the VFW Honor Guard plays “Taps” at Tuesday’s dedication ceremony for the flag retirement boxes.

Grant Reeves VFW Post 7720 Commander Bill Miles (right) and Eagle Scout Joseph McNair stand at attention while the VFW Honor Guard plays “Taps” at Tuesday’s dedication ceremony for the flag retirement boxes.

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Eagle Scout project restores glory to Old Glory

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
   An Eagle Scout project led by Joseph McNair was unveiled to the community Tuesday morning when VFW Commander Bill Miles dedicated new flag retirement boxes constructed by McNair in two ceremonies at the Cornelia Depot and Habersham County Administration Building.
Habersham County Extension Coordinator Steven Patrick hosts a tree identification class in 2019. Habersham County 4-H typically hosts various events for the community throughout the year.

Habersham County Extension Coordinator Steven Patrick hosts a tree identification class in 2019. Habersham County 4-H typically hosts various events for the community throughout the year.

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4-H still making strong influence on young people

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
   When many think of 4-H, they envision agriculture, farming and livestock shows with students winning ribbons. And while all of these things are part of 4-H, the organization also provides many more activities and services to students and the local community.
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COVID-19 cases coming down, but still around

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
   Statewide data provided by the Georgia Department of Public Health indicates that the spread of COVID-19 is on the decline, but the pandemic still looms as local communities try their best to return to normal.    Positive cases in the state decreased 30.4% from Sept. 21 to Sept.
Councilwoman Stephanie Almagno and Fire Chief Joe Roy prepare to take in Baldwin’s aerial view from the basket of one of the new trucks before Monday’s meeting.

Councilwoman Stephanie Almagno and Fire Chief Joe Roy prepare to take in Baldwin’s aerial view from the basket of one of the new trucks before Monday’s meeting.

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Baldwin unveils new fire trucks

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, October 1, 2020
   Prior to Monday night’s city council meeting the Baldwin Fire Department unveiled its new ladder truck to the community.     The used truck, which cost approximately $126,500 of SPLOST VI funds, was purchased from a department in Pleasant Hill, South Carolina.

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$450K of misdirected SPLOST money returned

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, October 1, 2020
   Habersham County got a bonus this week when it was discovered that around $247 million worth of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Taxes statewide were sent to the state and not distributed to individual counties between 2015 and 2018.

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Habersham sees drop in SNAP applications

Eric Pereira
Thursday, October 1, 2020
   Habersham County saw an increase in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or food stamp applications in the months of March and April during the shelter-in-place orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic.     The county saw a 55.48% increase in March and a 94.
Habersham Medical Center’s new rehabilitation facility will open sometime this month.

Habersham Medical Center’s new rehabilitation facility will open sometime this month.

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Habersham Medical Center rehab facility nearly complete

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, October 1, 2020
   Construction on Habersham Medical Center’s new rehab center is complete, and the hospital expects to open the new facility to the public within the next few weeks.
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School board seeking a new member

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, October 1, 2020
   The Habersham Board of Education is down one member as of Wednesday after the resignation of John Elger with two years left on his term.    Unlike municipal and county commission seats, a special election will not determine the new school board member.