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Mullinax and Lehman. FILE

Mullinax and Lehman. FILE

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Two vie for Baldwin council

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
   Qualifying for this fall’s local elections wrapped up last Friday with the City of Baldwin set for a contested race for its open city council seat, and Darlene Hudson being the sole candidate for the Habersham County Board of Education.
The City of Demorest hired a grant writer last week. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

The City of Demorest hired a grant writer last week. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Grant writer looks to improve ‘quality of life’ in Demorest

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
   Demorest could soon see a much-needed boost to its financial situation since the city brought on grant writer Brad Day.    Council approved Day’s contract at their regular meeting last week after a heated dispute over the proposed position.
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The Northeast Georgian editor passes away

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
   Matthew Osborne, editor of The Northeast Georgian since Nov. 2019, died suddenly Tuesday morning at his home in Cornelia. He was 47.    Osborne was a professional journalist for 25 years, starting in 1999 as a sports writer at the Lake City (Fla.
Bill McNamara gives two peace signs after his 81st birthday flight with Erich Fritchman of Horizon Dreams. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Bill McNamara gives two peace signs after his 81st birthday flight with Erich Fritchman of Horizon Dreams. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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One final flight of dreams

Zach Taylor
Friday, August 9, 2024
   Bill “Mac” McNamara has harbored a lifelong love for all things skyward.    McNamara was born in Buffalo, New York, on July 30, 1943. Though his family growing up did not come from a military or aviation background in general, McNamara often looked to the heavens.
Photo by Pepi Stojanovski on Unsplash

Photo by Pepi Stojanovski on Unsplash

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Demorest council clashes over grant writer

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 9, 2024
   It was throwback night at Demorest City Council’s meeting Tuesday, as daunting financial challenges and ugly strife among the councilmen reared their heads for the first time since the prior board regime.
A sign marks the spot of the proposed Rocky Branch Road housing development in Clarkesville. The matter will be addressed at an Aug. 13 meeting. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

A sign marks the spot of the proposed Rocky Branch Road housing development in Clarkesville. The matter will be addressed at an Aug. 13 meeting. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Improvements needed on Clarkesville sewer system for new development

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, August 9, 2024
   Just last week, Clarkesville wrapped up a recent study that sought to measure the city’s sewer capabilities and determine whether it had the capacity to handle a large-scale development proposed off Rocky Branch Road.    The proposed project is planned on 13.
Woodville Assistant Principal Joy Phillips and Counselor Nancy Cathcart help Amelia Speed out of the car for her first day of 1st grade at Woodville Elementary School. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Woodville Assistant Principal Joy Phillips and Counselor Nancy Cathcart help Amelia Speed out of the car for her first day of 1st grade at Woodville Elementary School. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Schools enjoy ‘best first day’

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
   Schools opened Friday with a flourish, as kids strapped on the backpacks again less than 48 hours after saying goodbye to July.    Superintendent Matthew Cooper visited all the schools once again and was pleased with what he saw.
The old Habersham County courthouse will become something new in the coming years. FILE

The old Habersham County courthouse will become something new in the coming years. FILE

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Courthouse developer still fine-tuning plans

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
   Clarkesville city officials say Parkside Partners – the developer who will redesign the former courthouse building downtown – needs more time before they proceed with the project.    “They’ve basically extended (due diligence) for 30 days,” City Manager Keith Dickerson said.
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Photo by Nguyen Dang Hoang Nhu on Unsplash

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Cooper: Schools are No. 1 once again

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
   Habersham County Schools are on top of the region for the second-straight year, and Superintendent Matthew Cooper will hear no arguments to the contrary.