Partnership Habersham

06/12/2026

Please join us in welcoming Emily Jo Page to the Partnership Habersham and Habersham County Chamber of Commerce team as our new Marketing and Administrative Assistant!

A proud Habersham County native, Emily Jo recently made the transition from the insurance industry to a role where she can serve and support the community she loves. After graduating from the University of Georgia, she returned home with her husband and is now raising their young son right here in Habersham County.

We're excited to have someone with such deep roots and a genuine passion for our community join our team. Welcome, Emily Jo—we're glad you're here!

06/11/2026

Habersham County Government is holding two open houses TODAY for our property owners to review their properties as it relates to the new Unified Development Ordinance, if passed. Come out to learn more and ask your questions to stay engaged and educated on any potential changes.

05/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the May 2026 Partnership Habersham Investor Meeting at the Cornelia Community House!

We were excited to welcome Stephanie Sokenis, Business Consultant with the UGA Small Business Development Center Gainesville Office, who shared valuable insight into the many no-cost resources available to local businesses and entrepreneurs.
From strategic planning and capital acquisition to marketing strategy, accounting, procurement, and more, the UGA SBDC continues to be an incredible resource for Georgia businesses.

A few impactful takeaways from the morning:
• In 2025, the UGA SBDC consulted with 4,725 clients
• Training programs were attended by 4,387 Georgians
• Businesses receiving long-term SBDC assistance experience higher sales growth
• Over the past five years, the UGA SBDC has contributed to 15,074 jobs created across Georgia

The biggest takeaway: these services are accessible and available to our local businesses right here in Northeast Georgia.

📞 To connect with the Gainesville office, call: (770) 531-5681

Thank you to all of our investors and partners for helping support economic and small business growth in Habersham County.

05/20/2026

HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Habersham County voters officially approved the continuation of the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (E-SPLOST VII) during Tuesday’s election, reaffirming the community’s commitment to investing in local schools, students, and educational infrastructure.

The passage of E-SPLOST VII will provide critical funding for capital improvements, technology upgrades, school safety enhancements, transportation needs, and facility improvements across the Habersham County School System — all without increasing property
taxes.

Community leaders, educators, parents, and business partners joined together throughout the campaign to educate voters on the long-term impact the measure will have on the future of education and workforce development in Habersham County.

“This vote reflects the strong support our community has for education and for preparing future generations for success,” said Alex Robinson, Partnership Habersham Executive Director. “The approval of E-SPLOST VII ensures that Habersham County Schools can continue providing high-quality learning environments and resources for students while maintaining fiscal responsibility.”

Since its inception, E-SPLOST funding has played a major role in supporting school construction, classroom modernization, technology initiatives, transportation upgrades, and campus safety projects throughout the county. The continuation of the program allows
the school system to address both current and future needs while supporting continued growth across Habersham County.

Partnership Habersham and community stakeholders also highlighted the importance of strong educational infrastructure in supporting economic development efforts and workforce readiness initiatives throughout the region. Partnership Habersham is thankful to
the school system, businesses, residents, volunteers, and parents who helped make positive outcome possible.

05/15/2026

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05/14/2026

We are less than a week away from our upcoming Investor's meeting. Join us on Wednesday, May 20th, to hear from the University of Georgia's Small Business Development Center's Business Consultant Stephanie Sokenis. She will share about all the resources available to current, future, expanding, launching (and everything in between) businesses. You don't want to miss this!

05/12/2026

Haven’t made it to a community town hall about ESPLOST yet? Still have questions about the projects ESPLOST covers? There’s still one more town hall to go!

Join us this Thursday at the Alto Municipal Complex to learn about ESPLOST… and remember VOTE YES to continue ESPLOST on May 19th!

05/08/2026

In honor of Economic Development Week and Small Business Week both taking place this week, we partnered with the to provide a special lunch and learn for some of our commercial bankers and lenders in Habersham County. The UGA Small Business Development Center shared how their services can help companies, from entrepreneurial start ups to existing industry expansions, prepare to secure their financing needed to make their business goals a reality.

Local banks are your ally in starting and growing your business; by keeping a pulse on what’s happening in your community, they serve as your local, trusted financial resource. Thank you to our bankers who were able to join us yesterday and for all you do in helping businesses start and grow right here in Habersham County!

05/06/2026

A great community doesn’t just grow businesses—it creates places people want to live, work, and visit.
We’re proud to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Donald Anderson Park right here in Cornelia, Georgia! 🌿✂️
Parks like this are more than green space—they’re powerful economic drivers. They boost property values, attract new residents and talent, support local businesses, and enhance quality of life—all key ingredients for sustainable economic development.
Here’s to investing in places that bring people together and move our community forward.

05/06/2026

We are excited the Gainesville Inland Port is now OPEN!

On Ga. 365 heading toward Gainesville, seven blue cranes tower over the trees at mile marker 30. This is the Northeast Georgia region’s newest infrastructural giant and economic powerhouse: the Gainesville Inland Port.

Previously known as the Blue Ridge Connector, the Gainesville Inland Port (GIP) is now open for business as of May 4, the culmination of over six years of work from the Georgia Ports Authority to bring inland shipping and rail capabilities to the region.

Read more in your copy of the Midweek edition. Subscribers can read more online: https://www.thenortheastgeorgian.com/local-news-newsletter-1/inland-port-opens-business