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Teacher Jenna Blackwell of Wilbanks Middle School and Nurse Lindsay Morris

Teacher Jenna Blackwell of Wilbanks Middle School and Nurse Lindsay Morris

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Schools pick top teacher

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
By Hannah CaudellBefore spring break, the school system announced this year’s Teacher of the Year and Support Person of the Year: Teacher Jenna Blackwell of Wilbanks Middle School and Nurse Lindsay Morris.
Delores Anderson shows her Daughters of the American Revolution membership certificate and her copy of A Century of Service: The Story of DAR. The year she joined was the centennial year of the society. Samantha Sinclair/Staff

Delores Anderson shows her Daughters of the American Revolution membership certificate and her copy of A Century of Service: The Story of DAR. The year she joined was the centennial year of the society. Samantha Sinclair/Staff

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Finding cousins

Samantha Sinclair
Friday, April 3, 2026
   The Daughters of the American Revolution was a good fit for Delores Anderson and her mother, Bonnie Cash Anderson.   It was the purpose of the organization that drew them — the focus on patriotism, history and family history.   “I got interested in genealogy from my mother,” Anderson said.
The Soque River’s levels are lower than usual as Habersham County — and the state as a whole — suffers severe drought conditions. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

The Soque River’s levels are lower than usual as Habersham County — and the state as a whole — suffers severe drought conditions. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Drought causes stress to local industries

News Staff
Friday, April 3, 2026
By Hannah Caudell   Habersham County is currently suffering severe drought conditions.
Quote from Gathercoal.

Quote from Gathercoal.

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Gathercoal’s letter cites no support system

News Staff
Friday, April 3, 2026
By Hannah Caudell   When Erin Gathercoal resigned from Baldwin’s city clerk position on the morning of March 23, she submitted a resignation letter that cited a lack of internal support from the mayor, council, and City Manager Tiera Morrison.
Photo by Sasikan Ulevik on Unsplash

Photo by Sasikan Ulevik on Unsplash

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Demorest water rates impact customers

Zach Taylor
Friday, April 3, 2026
   Demorest serves more than 70 percent of water customers in Habersham County, from commercial to residential.   With that amount of water, increases in rates are necessary, especially when its supplier cities like Toccoa and Baldwin increase their rates.
Photo by Sean D on Unsplash

Photo by Sean D on Unsplash

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County aims to control subdivision expansion

Zach Taylor
Friday, April 3, 2026
   Controlling how property owners can subdivide land could help prevent uncontrolled growth within the county. However, Planning Director Mike Beecham is still looking out for families who want to give land to their kids.
Archer and Ace Watkins pose for a picture with the Easter Bunny at the Mauldin House in Clarkesville. The annual event allows families to enjoy a stress-free environment for photos with the Easter Bunny in one of Clarkesville’s historic and colorful locations, perfect for the celebration. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Archer and Ace Watkins pose for a picture with the Easter Bunny at the Mauldin House in Clarkesville. The annual event allows families to enjoy a stress-free environment for photos with the Easter Bunny in one of Clarkesville’s historic and colorful locations, perfect for the celebration. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Eggstatic

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
   Finding a golden Easter egg is like finding Wonka’s Golden Ticket when you’re young.    Feeling the heart-pounding excitement as the egg pops open, revealing the prize inside, is one of the greatest things about egg hunts, and kids around the county felt that feeling this weekend.
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Clarkesville Mill break-ins lead to arrest

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
By Hannah Caudell   Someone’s been breaking into the Clarkesville Mill’s back storage units for weeks.   Broken doors, missing items and deployed fire extinguishers were left in their wake as the Clarkesville Police Department tried to figure out who the suspects were.
The City of Demorest could see more development after council approval in the April 7 meeting. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

The City of Demorest could see more development after council approval in the April 7 meeting. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Potential development in Demorest

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
   Demorest residents will see plans for yet another potential development within the city at the April 7 Demorest City Council meeting.   Once a Sherwood Clinic at 415 Fisk Ave.
More than 200 people showed up to the No Kings protest in Habersham on Saturday. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

More than 200 people showed up to the No Kings protest in Habersham on Saturday. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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No Kings protest labeled a success

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
   Driving through Clarkesville on Saturday, one might have noticed the large group of people formed at the gazebo in the downtown square.    Holding signs and chanting, No Kings protestors came out in droves for the first event of its kind in Habersham.