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Chief Jones and Assistant Chief Ferguson stand with Corporal John Groves and Corporal Daniel Spivey after the two were honored with Lifesaving Awards at Monday night’s city council meeting. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Chief Jones and Assistant Chief Ferguson stand with Corporal John Groves and Corporal Daniel Spivey after the two were honored with Lifesaving Awards at Monday night’s city council meeting. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Baldwin to increase millage rate, honors officers

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
   The City of Baldwin reached a consensus on the 2024 millage rate Monday night.    The mayor and council decided to raise the millage rate by .689 mills to 9.17, the minimum required increase.
Tim McCoy adjusts the chains on the swing ride before testing its functionality. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Tim McCoy adjusts the chains on the swing ride before testing its functionality. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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FAIR WEATHER

Zach Taylor
Monday, September 9, 2024
   The 49th annual Chattahoochee Mountain Fair begins on Friday, drawing crowds of people from all over northeast Georgia.    Reece Watson and Rebecca Mason will perform on the stage to kick off the musical performances at the fair.
The Cornelia Free Expression Wall was in place for nearly two months and has been torn down due to vulgar language and inappropriate spray paintings. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

The Cornelia Free Expression Wall was in place for nearly two months and has been torn down due to vulgar language and inappropriate spray paintings. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Art wall torn down after gang vandalism

Zach Taylor
Monday, September 9, 2024
   City workers tore down the City of Cornelia’s Free Expression Wall on Wednesday following a surge in vulgar and inappropriate spray paintings, including gang tagging.
Baldwin Chief Administrative Officer Emily Woodmaster presents millage rate options to Baldwin City Council on Sept. 3. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Baldwin Chief Administrative Officer Emily Woodmaster presents millage rate options to Baldwin City Council on Sept. 3. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Baldwin begins millage rate talks as officials eye possible tax increase

Julianne Akers
Monday, September 9, 2024
   The City of Baldwin began millage rate discussions on Monday with the main talking point being a looming tax increase.    When the city passed its budget in June, it was expected that a 1.11 mill increase would be required.
Cars line up at the Habersham County Fairgrounds. The event featured over 50 vehicles, from modern marvels to charming classics. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Cars line up at the Habersham County Fairgrounds. The event featured over 50 vehicles, from modern marvels to charming classics. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Eddy Bear car show raises funds for charity

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
   Last Saturday, the Eddy Bear Foundation held its annual car show at the Habersham County Fairgrounds.    The foundation collects and donates teddy bears from events to give to children at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) and the local sheriff’s departments.
Sen. Bo Hatchett speaks at the Georgia senate study committee meeting on Aug. 30. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Sen. Bo Hatchett speaks at the Georgia senate study committee meeting on Aug. 30. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Ga. senate, locals talk farmland preservation

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
   Members of the Georgia Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia Farmlands gathered at Habersham EMC on Aug. 30 to hear from the public and discuss the impact of development and growth on Georgia’s farmlands.
Tim Ganley and Vie Binga pose in front of the TR Cigars sign at Amy’s Creek Farmer’s Market. The pair sells handmade cigars from the market on the weekends and most weekdays, weather permitting. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Tim Ganley and Vie Binga pose in front of the TR Cigars sign at Amy’s Creek Farmer’s Market. The pair sells handmade cigars from the market on the weekends and most weekdays, weather permitting. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Smoke on the mountain

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
   A pair of now-northeast Georgians from St. Petersburg, Florida, sell handmade cigars at a local farmer’s market on HWY 17.    Tim Ganley opens up another entrepreneurial venture, this time in the cigar world.
Clarkesville City Council meets for annual retreat at Mary Street Community House Thursday. Brian Wellmeier/Staff

Clarkesville City Council meets for annual retreat at Mary Street Community House Thursday. Brian Wellmeier/Staff

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Clarkesville begins budget talks

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
   Clarkesville has unveiled a $5.1 million budget and a possible lower millage rate for fiscal year 2025.
Kenneth Pardue sits beside motorcycles in his shop, Rooster’s Cycles. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Kenneth Pardue sits beside motorcycles in his shop, Rooster’s Cycles. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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‘The New Rooster’

Zach Taylor
Friday, August 30, 2024
   Established in 2006, Rooster’s Cycle Motorcycle Repair shop was owned by Ken and Jan Walter, two lifelong motorcycle enthusiasts passionate about getting bikes back on the road.
Jonathan Twitty tends to saplings at Victory Home. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Jonathan Twitty tends to saplings at Victory Home. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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‘Your walk speaks louder than your talk’

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, August 30, 2024
   There are around 1,000 saplings in greenhouses on the property of Victory Home – a faith-based drug/alcohol rehabilitation program for men – and the man behind the operation has discovered newfound life in their growth.