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Former Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum shows off the department’s award for best highway safety in the state in 2018-19.

Former Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum shows off the department’s award for best highway safety in the state in 2018-19.

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Demorest in limbo after firing of police chief questioned

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
   What began as a disagreement over employee discipline has now led to community support for a former police chief and a questioning of city procedures regarding the appointment of Greg Ellingson as Demorest’s interim police chief.
Habersham Central High School students will graduate July 31.

Habersham Central High School students will graduate July 31.

Habersham Central graduation set for July 31

News Staff
Friday, April 17, 2020
   Habersham Central is doing all it can to try to honor its 2020 graduates properly.    Principal Jonathan Stribling announced Friday that the graduation ceremony will be moved to Friday, July 31, in an effort to have a genuine ceremony with students, staff and families in attendance.
A bright goldfinch perches on a flowered branch in this photo taken by Danny Young of Clarkesville.

A bright goldfinch perches on a flowered branch in this photo taken by Danny Young of Clarkesville.

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A peek outside from quarantine reveals stunning wildlife photos

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2020
   Sheltering in place doesn’t have to mean staying indoors. One great way to enjoy the outdoors while you’re maintaining social distance is to photograph wildlife in your own backyard.
Demorest Elementary School nutritionist Mary Edder hands out meals to McCoy Wilson during Wednesday’s lunch pickup. Photo by Eric Pereira

Demorest Elementary School nutritionist Mary Edder hands out meals to McCoy Wilson during Wednesday’s lunch pickup. Photo by Eric Pereira

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Teachers, food service workers roll right back into learning-at-home plan for students

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, April 16, 2020
   Teachers and food service workers returned this week from a most unusual spring break to their tasks of helping the students eat and learn during these unprecedented times.    On Wednesday, the school system served 4,886 meals (2,443 each of breakfasts and lunches).
The Baldwin City Council met on Tuesday evening to discuss several agenda items. Mayor Joe Elam and other city officials practiced social distancing inside the courtroom.

The Baldwin City Council met on Tuesday evening to discuss several agenda items. Mayor Joe Elam and other city officials practiced social distancing inside the courtroom.

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Baldwin raises questions about alternate SPLOST scenario

Eric Pereira
Thursday, April 16, 2020
   As Special Purpose Local Operation Sales Tax (SPLOST) 2021 discussions continue, Baldwin has expressed satisfaction with a statutory population split to determine income for each city, but questioned an alternative scenario presented to them.
Habersham County Emergency Services Director Chad Black demonstrates in a public service video Wednesday how wearing gloves can cross contaminate personal items, such as a cell phone, using fingerprint powder.

Habersham County Emergency Services Director Chad Black demonstrates in a public service video Wednesday how wearing gloves can cross contaminate personal items, such as a cell phone, using fingerprint powder.

COVID-19 numbers grow through more testing, community spread

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, April 16, 2020
   Habersham County has officially arrived at the community spread stage of the COVID-19 crisis, as cases shot from seven to 79 in the last 11 days, including two deaths attributed to the disease by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Baldwin mulls its contribution to Partnership Habersham

Baldwin mulls its contribution to Partnership Habersham

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Baldwin mulls its contribution to Partnership Habersham

Eric Pereira
Thursday, April 16, 2020
   Among the 10 agenda items discussed at Baldwin’s Tuesday City Council meeting, the council discussed if they want to continue contributing $5,000 a year to Partnership Habersham, the county’s economic development council based on a private-public partnership.