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Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell shows off some of the seized drugs from a raid in Alto on Wednesday.

Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell shows off some of the seized drugs from a raid in Alto on Wednesday.

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ARDEO nabs massive amount of heroin in Alto

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2020
   The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office and the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO) executed a Search Warrant at 215 Cornwall Place in Alto on Wednesday, resulting in the seizure of 160 grams of heroin.
Police Chief Charles Webb announced his last day with the department as May 1 during the Monday City Council meeting.

Police Chief Charles Webb announced his last day with the department as May 1 during the Monday City Council meeting.

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Baldwin police chief leaving May 1

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
   Baldwin Police Chief Charles Webb announced his resignation Monday to the city council following an executive session for the city of Baldwin.    Webb thought it was best for his health and family to leave the department under new leadership.
A two-car crash Sunday put four people in the hospital after an alleged failure to yield at a stop sign.

A two-car crash Sunday put four people in the hospital after an alleged failure to yield at a stop sign.

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Head-on collision injures four

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
   A car accident on Sunday involving two vehicles sent all of the occupants, including a child to the hospital for treatment. The accident occurred at 11:43 a.m. on Georgia Highway 17 at the Georgia Highway 17 Connector in Habersham County.    According to a report by Sgt.
New Woodville Elementary Principal Lana Jones is shown with her husband Shane and sons Jarred, Colby and Creed.

New Woodville Elementary Principal Lana Jones is shown with her husband Shane and sons Jarred, Colby and Creed.

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Jones tapped as next principal at Woodville Elementary

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
   Habersham County native Lana Jones was picked Monday night as the new principal at Woodville Elementary, starting July 1.    Jones will replace outgoing Principal Dr. Susan Davis, who is taking over the same role at Level Grove Elementary.
Doug Henry, who died April 13, is shown performing as Calvin Hanks during a fundraiser for the Old Clarkesville Cemetery. The cemetery was one of many local causes to which Henry donated his time and talents.

Doug Henry, who died April 13, is shown performing as Calvin Hanks during a fundraiser for the Old Clarkesville Cemetery. The cemetery was one of many local causes to which Henry donated his time and talents.

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Doug Henry of Clarkesville remembered as community advocate

News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
   Douglas “Doug” Henry, 71, of Clarkesville, will be remembered for his love of people and nature, and, according to many who knew and respected him, his “wicked sense of humor.
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Commissioners: SPLOST will be divvied up by population

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
   As plans for the next seven years of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax revenues progressed Monday, a majority of the Habersham County Board of Commissioners decided they prefer a straight population model to determine how much money each municipality receives.