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House Resolution 97 gives Habersham the opportunity to purchase a 180-acre plot along Ga. 365 from the Georgia Department of Corrections. Gilstrap Road and Wright Street in Alto dissect the property into thirds, with the Lee Arrendale Training Center just past the entrance gate to the acreage. SUBMITTED

House Resolution 97 gives Habersham the opportunity to purchase a 180-acre plot along Ga. 365 from the Georgia Department of Corrections. Gilstrap Road and Wright Street in Alto dissect the property into thirds, with the Lee Arrendale Training Center just past the entrance gate to the acreage. SUBMITTED

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Major land transfer opportunity for Habersham

Samantha Sinclair
Friday, April 4, 2025
   As development marches north on Hwy. 365, local leadership holds the reins for planned growth along the corridor.    Under House Resolution 97, the state is giving Habersham County the opportunity to purchase a 180-acre property along Ga. 365 from the Georgia Department of Corrections.
Bill Gresham presented the council with his scope of work on the potential parking lot project. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Bill Gresham presented the council with his scope of work on the potential parking lot project. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Demorest council considers parking for post office

Zach Taylor
Friday, April 4, 2025
   In Tuesday’s work session, Demorest officials discussed building a parking lot in the rear of the current city hall building for the post office to utilize as part of its move into the city hall building.
Photo by Guillaume Bolduc on Unsplash

Photo by Guillaume Bolduc on Unsplash

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County authorities prep for incoming inland port

News Staff
Friday, April 4, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      The port system of Georgia is practically the lifeblood of statewide commerce, and a new artery will be in place by the spring of 2026 with the new Blue Ridge Connector, dubbed colloquially as the Inland Port.
North Georgia Technical College does more than educate the traditional student. Focusing on workforce development, the college also has programs for dual-enrolling students from Habersham Central, industry professionals looking to upskill, and folks in the community who are looking to improve their education outcomes and quality of life. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

North Georgia Technical College does more than educate the traditional student. Focusing on workforce development, the college also has programs for dual-enrolling students from Habersham Central, industry professionals looking to upskill, and folks in the community who are looking to improve their education outcomes and quality of life. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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How NGTC aids in workforce development efforts

News Staff
Friday, April 4, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      “Living and Learning in the Mountains.” It’s a phrase recognizable by everyone who lives in Habersham County, belonging to Habersham’s very own North Georgia Technical College (NGTC).
Habersham Success Academy Teacher Candace Carver (right) helps one of her students, Alejandro Rodriguez (left) on an early morning at the Habersham Success Academy. Carver is this year’s Teacher of the Year for the Habersham County School district, an honor she says is humbling. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/Staff

Habersham Success Academy Teacher Candace Carver (right) helps one of her students, Alejandro Rodriguez (left) on an early morning at the Habersham Success Academy. Carver is this year’s Teacher of the Year for the Habersham County School district, an honor she says is humbling. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/Staff

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Humbled and honored

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      The Habersham County School System has chosen their teacher of the year nominees from each school, but two winners were recognized as the 2024-2025 district nominees for Teacher and Support Person of the Year: Candace Carver and Ashley Webb.
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Three charged in shoplifting incident

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      The Clarkesville Police Department is investigating a felony shopping incident that occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, March 29 at the Clarkesville Package Store.    Three female suspects allegedly involved include the following: Amiah Unique Lovett, 17, of Ruskin, Fla.
The Senior Center could see some budget cuts in FY26, though the structure needs replaceable ceiling tiles and funding for Meals on Wheels. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

The Senior Center could see some budget cuts in FY26, though the structure needs replaceable ceiling tiles and funding for Meals on Wheels. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Senior Center out of funds

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
   The Habersham County Senior Center has been struggling with funding for years, mainly in the Meals on Wheels category.
Students of the Hazel Grove Elementary Teach One to Lead One program stand with the Family Promise sign outside of the Family Promise of White and Habersham facility, a nonprofit dedicated to remedying homelessness in the North Georgia region. Pictured from left to right are (front) Violet Ramey, Brin Forrester, Aiyana Sutton, (back) Chloe Baird, Willow Ingebrigsten, Riley Gallahan, Konnor Tucker, Mason Harris, Matheo Garcia Vega and Ayden Meiburg. SUBMITTED

Students of the Hazel Grove Elementary Teach One to Lead One program stand with the Family Promise sign outside of the Family Promise of White and Habersham facility, a nonprofit dedicated to remedying homelessness in the North Georgia region. Pictured from left to right are (front) Violet Ramey, Brin Forrester, Aiyana Sutton, (back) Chloe Baird, Willow Ingebrigsten, Riley Gallahan, Konnor Tucker, Mason Harris, Matheo Garcia Vega and Ayden Meiburg. SUBMITTED

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A lasting impact

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      When asked to choose their own service project, it was clear that the Hazel Grove Elementary Teach One to Lead One fifth graders had one group on their minds: the homeless.
The roundabout at the intersection of Ga. 197 and Ga. 17 near the Clarkesville Ingles is nearing the start of construction, with GDOT scheduling a current let date for Oct. 17 of this year. SUBMITTED

The roundabout at the intersection of Ga. 197 and Ga. 17 near the Clarkesville Ingles is nearing the start of construction, with GDOT scheduling a current let date for Oct. 17 of this year. SUBMITTED

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Where we’re heading

News Staff
Friday, March 28, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      Dolly Parton said, ‘If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.’ And I think the DOT and our local government really listens to that,” Partnership Habersham Chairman Rope Roberts said during Wednesday morning’s Partnership Habersham meeting.