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Magic Movements and Music Class Instructor Alexis Lowe, left, twirls ribbons with her daughter Stacy Grace Wratchford, right. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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‘Getting the wiggles out’

Julianne Akers

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Twirling ribbons, chiming xylophones and dance moves filled the Cornelia Library on Monday at the first Magic Movement and Music Class for children with disabilities. The class was taught by White County music therapist Alexis Lowe who has a daughter with autism.

Kerry Anderson speaks to the Habersham County Board of Commissioners about The Orchard tower on Monday night. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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County: Orchard radio tower is a done deal

Matthew Osborne

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Despite 15 months of vehement protests, lawsuits and petitions, the radio tower scheduled to be placed in The Orchard subdivision is going forward.

The Habersham County Landfill could benefit from a great recycling program to reduce the amount of trash that goes into it. County leaders are working on expanding those programs. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Litter, recycling top of mind for county

Matthew Osborne

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Jean Armstrong said Monday night that she participated in recycling in Habersham County for more than 45 years. But one day, she just stopped. “We have made limited improvements to our recycling in 45 years,” Armstrong said. “I just stopped recycling in 2020.

Habersham Central’s Lije Smith returns a shot during a recent home match. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raider tennis teams serving up a season to remember

Lang Storey

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Habersham Central’s tennis teams secured a pair of key region wins at Lanier Thursday. The boys blanked the Longhorns 5-0 while the Lady Raiders pulled out a 3-2 victory. Habersham junior Lije Smith remained perfect (now 14-0) this season with a 6-1, 6-0 win over Lanier No. 1 Justin Park.

Members of Tallulah Falls’ state runner-up rifle team are (front row, from left) Chloe Erwin, Brianna Walter, Kylee Loudermilk and Leah Rogers. Back row are (from left) Coach Katie Keister, Assistant Coach Kerry Stamey, Joseph McGahee, Marc Crotta, Mitchell McGahee, Zeek Pruitt, Ethan Simmons and Coach Tim Stamey. BRIAN CARTER/Submitted

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TFS rifle team sets new record, takes 2nd in state

News Staff

Thursday, March 21, 2024

An incredible performance by Tallulah Falls on Saturday in Ware County resulted in a state runner-up finish. The Precision Rifle team shot a 2328, 16 points better than the previous school record. Camden County won with a 2338.

Tallulah Falls’ Andrew Skvarka fires to the plate on Thursday. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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Big innings lift Indians to 6th straight win

News Staff

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Being down three runs after the first half inning didn’t deter the No. 4-ranked Indians, who run-ruled West Oak at home Monday in a 16-6 final. Drew Barron got his first varsity action as the starter, and was touched for three runs in his first inning of work.

Firefighters were called to the scene of a burning home on Modoc Street in Cornelia on Tuesday afternoon. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Firefighters battle midday blaze at Cornelia home

Brian Wellmeier

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

A single story residence at the 300 block of Modoc Drive in Cornelia sustained significant damage from a fire Tuesday afternoon, though firefighters were able to contain the blaze before it spread.

Judge Brian Rickman speaks fondly of American Values Distinguished Citizen honoree Sheriff Joey Terrell (white uniform, shown listening with wife Darlene and daughter Katie) during Tuesday night’s event. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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‘Where courage and honor are found’

Matthew Osborne

Friday, March 15, 2024

Though the country has changed over nearly 250 years, American Values remain strong. Local leaders gathered Tuesday night at Piedmont University to support the Boy Scouts of America at the annual American Values Dinner.

Garnett Smith discusses the traffic study with Hunter Abel of GDOT at Wednesday’s meeting in Gainesville. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Special

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Inland port projects massive growth along 365

Brian Wellmeier

Friday, March 15, 2024

More than 50 people circulated through the Georgia Department of Transportation’s District 1 office in Gainesville at a public meeting Wednesday as officials gathered input from property owners and unveiled findings of a months-long planning study of the Georgia 365 corridor.

Manhole cover photo by Korie Jenkins on UNSPLASH.

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Clarkesville looks to solve sewer issues

Julianne Akers

Friday, March 15, 2024

Clarkesville resident Mona Painter said, for eight years, her yard has been run amok with overflowing sewage and toilet paper, what she calls, a “turd tornado.” Painter spoke at last month’s Clarkesville City Council meeting about the issue. “It’s just full of poo.