Cities, County negotiate new SPLOST VII option

After months of back and forth between Habersham County and its municipalities, representatives of Cornelia, Baldwin, and Habersham County met to hammer out a potential amicable solution for SPLOST VII.

TFS senior drowns

A 2020 Tallulah Falls senior and Eagle Scout drowned in Lake Hartwell on June 13. Authorities discovered the body of Stephen Bowman, 18, of Cornelia, several hours after law enforcement was called to investigate at Camp Rotary Boy Scout Camp off of Rotary Boyscout Drive in Reed Creek.

Palmer’s legacy lives in faith and education

Habersham County lost one of its pillars of faith in the community, Sylvia Palmer, founding director of Habersham Christian Learning Center passed away June 3 at age 85.

Honoring Old Glory

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Honor Guard gave a 21-gun salute in the pouring rain before closing the Grant-Reeves VFW Post 7720’s Flag Day ceremony at the Habersham County Wall of Honor Veterans Park, shown above.

Finishing budget tops legislature agenda

After being suspended on March 13 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia’s legislature reconvened Monday after a nearly three-month hiatus.  “It was very good to get back in session and begin doing the business of the people again,” said District 28 Representative Chris Erwin.

County commission denies Baldwin annexation

The Habersham County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to deny an annexation request at its Monday night meeting.

Sports leagues, conventions get green light in Georgia amid COVID-19

   Governor Brian Kemp moved late Thursday to ease more social distancing restrictions for businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic, including ending capacity limits for restaurants and lifting the shelter-in-place order for many people 65-years and older.

Sheriff Terrell elected to fourth term

   For Joey Terrell, the last 12 years have flown by, possibly because he enjoys being sheriff of Habersham County so much.    Terrell will get another four years to serve in that capacity after a resounding victory in Tuesday’s election over challenger Sam Jones.

Runner-up too close to call in District 4

   Habersham County will have a runoff on Aug. 11 for its District 4 seat, but who will be participating is still not totally official.