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Habersham County Courthouse at night. Photo by Reeves Young

Habersham County Courthouse at night. Photo by Reeves Young

Who's qualified for local office

Julianne Akers
Friday, March 8, 2024
   As qualifying for local office wrapped up at noon on Friday, former Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum remains the sole candidate for sheriff.  Commission    All three commission races are contested this year.
Three rubber ducks of various sizes and styles sit on the dash of Emily Gay’s Jeep. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Three rubber ducks of various sizes and styles sit on the dash of Emily Gay’s Jeep. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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That’s one quack of a Jeep

Zach Taylor
Friday, March 8, 2024
   Jeeps and rubber ducks have turned an unlikely pair into a national phenomenon.
Habersham County Chairman Ty Akins signs paperwork Wednesday to run for the District 5 seat again. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham County Chairman Ty Akins signs paperwork Wednesday to run for the District 5 seat again. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Still no challengers to Krockum for sheriff

Matthew Osborne
Friday, March 8, 2024
   Habersham County Chairman Ty Akins added his name to the list of candidates for the upcoming May 21 primary.    Akins will run for his first full term as District 5 commissioner after filling the remaining three years on the term won by Tim Stamey in 2020.
Habersham Central’s Brody Tyree and Camden Meads collide in midair after going for a header Tuesday night. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Brody Tyree and Camden Meads collide in midair after going for a header Tuesday night. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Monster night on the Raider pitch

Lang Storey
Friday, March 8, 2024
   The Lady Raiders returned to Mt. Airy Tuesday where they secured a 3-1 victory over a much improved Gainesville squad.
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Plenty to root for

Lang Storey
Friday, March 8, 2024
   Yeah it still gets a little chilly at night, but it feels more like spring with each passing week. Next week’s forecast calls for 5 straight days in the 70s and, more importantly, at least 4 of those carry a sub-50 percent chance of rain.
Habersham Central’s Konner Burrell fires to the plate earlier this season. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Konner Burrell fires to the plate earlier this season. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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K9’s bite too much for Elephants

Lang Storey
Friday, March 8, 2024
   Konner Burrell just keeps doing his thing for the Diamond Raiders, who shut down Gainesville 1-0 Wednesday to improve to 9-1 overall and 2-0 in region play.    Burrell pitched a complete game gem.
Cornelia Girl Scout Troop 11208 celebrates Leap Day at their Feb. 29 meeting. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Cornelia Girl Scout Troop 11208 celebrates Leap Day at their Feb. 29 meeting. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Girl Scouts make mark in community

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
   Though she was never a Girl Scout herself, Leigh Lipkin has been leading troops for 28 years, and has been with Troop 11208 in Cornelia for over a decade.    “My mother wouldn’t let me be a girl scout. Things were different back in the day I guess,” she laughed.
VFW Commander Bill Miles addresses the crowd at a town hall meeting Friday night in Cornelia. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

VFW Commander Bill Miles addresses the crowd at a town hall meeting Friday night in Cornelia. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Miles calls on veterans to make voices heard

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
   Grant-Reeves VFW Post 7720 Commander Bill Miles commanded 10,000 troops while serving in Iraq. He would love to have those kinds of numbers now.
Outgoing Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum (seated right) and his wife Meadow talk with Officer Ty Moss at lunch Friday. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Outgoing Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum (seated right) and his wife Meadow talk with Officer Ty Moss at lunch Friday. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Demorest says good bye ... county says hello?

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
   Demorest gave its retiring police chief Robin Krockum a fine sendoff Friday afternoon, but they don’t plan on sending him too far away.