• Sean Mathis’ 1959 Cadillac Coupe De Ville is the car that started it all at Miles Through Time Automotive Museum. His Pop, Truman Mathis, used to own the car that now is on display for everyone to see as part of the collection at the museum. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

    Sean Mathis’ 1959 Cadillac Coupe De Ville is the car that started it all at Miles Through Time Automotive Museum. His Pop, Truman Mathis, used to own the car that now is on display for everyone to see as part of the collection at the museum. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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    Ivan Duran steers his car to the finish line to win the electric car race. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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    By Samantha SinclairThe Clarkesville Kids Car Show brought about 300 kids out on Saturday to show off their rides and meet people in the community, including first responders.
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    Jake McGahee speaks to Troop 5 during his final Scoutmaster Minute at the May Court of Honor on May 5. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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    Mary Louise Berghal sits on the front porch of Acoa, an old plantation house in Habersham County that was built in 1834. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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    By Hannah CaudellIn a remote corner of Habersham County, one house has stood the test of time.It’s called Acoa, meaning “falling water” in the native Cherokee language.
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    Father Jose Raul DeLeon shares a message with worshippers on Saturday during the evening Mass at St. Dominic Chapel, where worshippers often fill the chapel and spill into the hallway to hear a weekly message spoken in Spanish. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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    Baldwin’s Georgia Mountain Regional Commission Representative Laurin Yoder takes a picture of Baldwin’s wastewater treatment plant, while former mayor Stephanie Almagno accompanies her. Baldwin recently awarded the plant’s solids handling building project to Willow Dell LLC for $1.278 million. (Submitted)

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