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The front windshield and door windows of a vehicle in the School Bus Graveyard has been damaged after a vandalism attempt last Wednesday. (Landen Todd/Staff)

The front windshield and door windows of a vehicle in the School Bus Graveyard has been damaged after a vandalism attempt last Wednesday. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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School Bus Graveyard hit with vandalism

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
By Hannah Caudell and Landen Todd Habersham’s famous School Bus Graveyard is the newest victim of vandalism after previous attempts in and around the town of Alto.
The first $277,778 collected each month will go toward paying the debt service on the bonds for the new jail. Remaining SPLOST funds will be divided between the county and cities each month.

The first $277,778 collected each month will go toward paying the debt service on the bonds for the new jail. Remaining SPLOST funds will be divided between the county and cities each month.

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SPLOST, bond set for ballot

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair With all the plans and intergovernmental agreements in from the cities, Habersham County’s Board of Commissioners formally approved placing the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or SPLOST, VIII referendum on the November ballot.
From left, Todd Valentini and Richard Price help each other put flooring in at House 81, one of the few homes Habitat for Humanity is building on the same property. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

From left, Todd Valentini and Richard Price help each other put flooring in at House 81, one of the few homes Habitat for Humanity is building on the same property. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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Building the village

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
By Hannah Caudell Near Clarkesville, Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia is building what Tiffany Kinnarath calls a village. “It’s really feeling like a village,” said Kinnarath, whose family is the first of what will be many families to move onto the property in the northern Habersham area.
A 22-year-old man drowned in Panther Creek on Monday morning after attempting to traverse the waterfall’s rock face. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

A 22-year-old man drowned in Panther Creek on Monday morning after attempting to traverse the waterfall’s rock face. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

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Young man drowns in Panther Creek

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
By Hannah Caudell A 22-year-old man drowned in Panther Creek on Monday morning after attempting to traverse the waterfall’s rock face.
Discussions and plans to relocate the Demorest Post Office to the city’s municipal building have been underway over recent weeks. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

Discussions and plans to relocate the Demorest Post Office to the city’s municipal building have been underway over recent weeks. (Zach Taylor/Staff)

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One-stop shop: Demorest welcomes post office move

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Friday, July 25, 2025
By Zach Taylor Demorest City Hall could become a one-stop shop for all mailing and city-related needs for residents in the coming year if plans to relocate the Demorest Post Office are cost-effective and approved.

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Boil water advisory lifted after fire

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Friday, July 25, 2025
By Hannah Caudell The boil water advisory for Clarkesville was lifted as of Tuesday after Saturday night’s structure fire. Clarkesville was under a boil water advisory after a structure fire on 531 Plantation Drive forced firefighters to open an interconnected line with Demorest.
Election 2025

Election 2025

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City election qualifying starts soon

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Friday, July 25, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair Qualifying for the Nov. 4 municipal elections starts Aug. 18. The election features races for mayor in four cities, as well as several council seats in five cities. Qualifying period begins Monday, Aug. 18 at 8:30 a.m. and ends at Friday, Aug. 22 at noon.
The construction of a secure entrance vestibule is underway at Woodville Elementary School before the building opens back up for student instruction on Aug. 8. (Submitted)

The construction of a secure entrance vestibule is underway at Woodville Elementary School before the building opens back up for student instruction on Aug. 8. (Submitted)

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For a new generation

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Friday, July 25, 2025
By Hannah Caudell It’s no secret that Woodville and Hazel Grove Elementary Schools have a rich history.  Both school houses have been standing since the 1950s, and generation upon generation of Habershamians have traversed their hallways.
The Agriculture Service Center, positioned beside where the old courthouse once stood, is a possible option for the new fire house. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

The Agriculture Service Center, positioned beside where the old courthouse once stood, is a possible option for the new fire house. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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City gathering ideas for fire house, hotel

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Friday, July 25, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair Discussions on what to do with the old courthouse property took some shape Wednesday. The property was one of three new developments talked about during the Clarkesville City Council’s planning retreat.

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Demorest City Council talks fire needs

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
By Hannah Caudell Homeowners and business insurance has risen by 15 to 20 percent in the past 12 months, according to Demorest Fire Chief David Scheuerer. He estimates that the problem will only worsen if the city’s fire department doesn’t make a few changes.