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‘Pastor Sam’ makes impact on community

Julianne Akers
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
   In his nearly 30 years of living in Habersham County, Pastor Sam Negron’s roots lie deep in his community. On top of being a pastor and overseeing three churches, he also helps local courts and police departments as a Spanish language interpreter – all for “love of my community,” he said.
One view of the renderings of the future amphitheater in Cornelia, provided by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government, is shown. CITY OF CORNELIA/Submitted

One view of the renderings of the future amphitheater in Cornelia, provided by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government, is shown. CITY OF CORNELIA/Submitted

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Plans for Cornelia’s future amphitheater shaping up

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
   Cornelia has the first renderings of its future amphitheater back from the Carl Vinson Institute of Government.
Habersham Central Principal Dr. Adam Bagwell talks with guidance counselor Kayla Waters earlier this week in preparation for the coming school year.

Habersham Central Principal Dr. Adam Bagwell talks with guidance counselor Kayla Waters earlier this week in preparation for the coming school year.

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BACK TO SCHOOL: Bagwell takes reins at Habersham Central

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
   Dr. Adam Bagwell has a big job in front of him right out of the gate.    School starts on Friday, Aug. 2, and as everyone who has worn orange and blue knows, it will be the Day of the Raider.    Bagwell is succeeding longtime HCHS Principal Dr.
The Hurricanes’ State Champion 8U Mixed Medley Relay team consisting of (from left) Bella Diego, Ryelin London, Rowyn Schofill and Nash Tatum. SUBMITTED

The Hurricanes’ State Champion 8U Mixed Medley Relay team consisting of (from left) Bella Diego, Ryelin London, Rowyn Schofill and Nash Tatum. SUBMITTED

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Hurricanes swim team makes waves in Moultrie

Lang Storey
Thursday, July 25, 2024
   A combined team consisting of swimmers from the Hurricanes swim team plus Tallulah Falls Aquatics racked up the accolades at the Georgia Recreation and Parks (GRPA) state meet in Moultrie last weekend.    The Hurricanes took 42 swimmers to the meet, where the team won a total of 126 awards.
County CFO Tim Sims explains the budget consensus to the commissioners Monday.

County CFO Tim Sims explains the budget consensus to the commissioners Monday.

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County commission battles through, passes full millage rollback 3-2

Matthew Osborne
Monday, July 22, 2024
   Habersham County’s Board of Commissioners had to grind through another long public hearing Monday, but they finally passed their 2024-25 budget, 22 days after it was due.    The budget included a full rollback of the millage rate to 11.
Photo by Max Fleischmann on Unsplash

Photo by Max Fleischmann on Unsplash

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Two killed in officer-involved shooting

Matthew Osborne
Sunday, July 21, 2024
   Two people were shot and killed Tuesday in Alto by Forsyth County deputies who were trying to serve a warrant.    The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating after Forsyth County deputies entered an Alto home around 11:05 a.m. when a shooting occurred.
The auditorium was filled to the brim this week as Republican Party speakers took to the stage for the last four days. CARL BLACKBURN/Submitted

The auditorium was filled to the brim this week as Republican Party speakers took to the stage for the last four days. CARL BLACKBURN/Submitted

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Delegates soak in pomp of RNC

Matthew Osborne
Sunday, July 21, 2024
   If Donald Trump is headed for another term as president, Carl Blackburn will have had a front-row seat to where the campaign’s momentum hit its apex.
Volunteers celebrate the completion of a recent Habitat for Humanity build in Demorest. SUBMITTED

Volunteers celebrate the completion of a recent Habitat for Humanity build in Demorest. SUBMITTED

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Habitat looking to grow its impact in Habersham

Brian Wellmeier
Sunday, July 21, 2024
   As the affordable housing crisis continues to place home ownership out of reach for many Americans, Habitat for Humanity has major plans to rebuild that American dream across North Georgia.
Niko Andrade (right) helps Daniel Arriaga pick the best color highlighters for his upcoming school year at last year’s Back to School Bash in Baldwin. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Niko Andrade (right) helps Daniel Arriaga pick the best color highlighters for his upcoming school year at last year’s Back to School Bash in Baldwin. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Back to School Bash in Baldwin on Saturday

Julianne Akers
Sunday, July 21, 2024
   The new school year is just around the corner, and the City of Baldwin is celebrating with its second annual Back to School Bash this weekend.    The event will be at Life Church in Baldwin on Saturday from 4-8 p.m.
Donald Trump takes in a speech at the Republican National Convention on the big screen. CARL BLACKBURN/Submitted

Donald Trump takes in a speech at the Republican National Convention on the big screen. CARL BLACKBURN/Submitted

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‘Attack on the American process’

Brian Wellmeier
Thursday, July 18, 2024
   As questions of security continue to swirl following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania last weekend, state officials who represent Habersham County continue to process the attack – which nearly could’ve taken the life of the former...