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Habersham Central golfer Jack Rowe will compete in the state tournament in Gainesville on Monday and Tuesday. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central golfer Jack Rowe will compete in the state tournament in Gainesville on Monday and Tuesday. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Rowe seeks to go out big in state tourney

Lang Storey
Friday, May 17, 2024
Just days prior to graduation, Habersham Central senior and arguably the best golfer the school has ever seen will get one final shot at doing right by the Raiders.
The Board of Education honored the 2024 graduates of the Leadership Academy on Monday night. Shown are (from left) Pam Threlkeld, Claire Steverson, Keylia Patton, Gisela McGugan, Dora Lucas, April LaHayne, Melanie Jackson, Ashley Ivester, Kristy Hallford, Stacey Gailey, Lauren Fair and Ben Bolton. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

The Board of Education honored the 2024 graduates of the Leadership Academy on Monday night. Shown are (from left) Pam Threlkeld, Claire Steverson, Keylia Patton, Gisela McGugan, Dora Lucas, April LaHayne, Melanie Jackson, Ashley Ivester, Kristy Hallford, Stacey Gailey, Lauren Fair and Ben Bolton. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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School system raises new leaders from within

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Habersham County Schools’ Leadership Academy program had another sterling year, resulting in a new class of graduates honored Monday night.
Demorest firefighter Mary Ellen Smith paints a hydrant on Saturday afternoon. SUBMITTED

Demorest firefighter Mary Ellen Smith paints a hydrant on Saturday afternoon. SUBMITTED

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Demorest Fire looks to bolster its services

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Demorest Fire Department is undergoing a near total reboot, with many new personnel and a goal to upgrade the services the organization can provide.    Chief Dave Scheuerer is working on several initiatives to raise the level of the department.
Tallulah Falls’ Chris Waldron acknowledges the crowd after the Indians defeated Swainsboro in the quarterfinal round. LANG STOREY/Staff

Tallulah Falls’ Chris Waldron acknowledges the crowd after the Indians defeated Swainsboro in the quarterfinal round. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Indians seek the ultimate prize

Lang Storey
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Tallulah Falls’ magical run continued Friday when the Indians toppled Kings Ridge Christian in the state semis to advance to the championship series in Statesboro this weekend.    TFS took Game 1 8-7, then won Game 2 8-3.
Habersham Central’s Brad Chosewood has been one of the state’s best throwers for most of his high school career, and he culminated that success with a state championship. SUBMITTED

Habersham Central’s Brad Chosewood has been one of the state’s best throwers for most of his high school career, and he culminated that success with a state championship. SUBMITTED

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Chosewood conquers Rome, wins state discus

Lang Storey
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The GHSA state meet in Rome over the weekend pitted the best track and field athletes in Georgia against each other. There’s no bones about it – Habersham’s Brad Chosewood will go down a legend.
Tallulah Falls track athletes Ade Akisanya (left) and Sam Ketch take a minute to reflect during the state meet. SCOTT NEAL/Submitted

Tallulah Falls track athletes Ade Akisanya (left) and Sam Ketch take a minute to reflect during the state meet. SCOTT NEAL/Submitted

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TFS fares well in state track meet

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Storms across the state wreaked havoc with all four state track & field championship meets, causing delays in three and a Thursday cancellation and a complete overall in Albany at the 3A/4A meet.
Luis Perez presents his thoughts on the new ordinance requiring mechanic shop owners to remove cars from their premises after 14 days to prevent public safety hazards.

Luis Perez presents his thoughts on the new ordinance requiring mechanic shop owners to remove cars from their premises after 14 days to prevent public safety hazards.

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Cornelia looks to balance safety, business with car ordinance

Zach Taylor
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Traffic and car shops dominated the talk at Tuesday’s Cornelia City Commission meeting.    Most of Cornelia’s mechanic shop owners attended the public forum about the new ordinance to prevent an excessive number of cars from being parked near the roadway for longer than 14 days.
Susan Goss, left, and Yvonne Hefner, right are sisters who both teach special education at Baldwin Elementary School.

Susan Goss, left, and Yvonne Hefner, right are sisters who both teach special education at Baldwin Elementary School.

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Sisters make special pair of educators

Julianne Akers
Saturday, May 11, 2024
In Yvonne Hefner’s 28 years of teaching, she’s taught students from pre-K all the way to seniors in college.    Hefner said when she graduated from Piedmont University with her degree in early childhood education nearly 30 years ago, it was tough to find a job in teaching.
Randy and Mackenzie Chester are shown with their nine children Rosie, Paloma, Kells, Remy, Heidi, Azalea, Rune, Haven and Ezra.

Randy and Mackenzie Chester are shown with their nine children Rosie, Paloma, Kells, Remy, Heidi, Azalea, Rune, Haven and Ezra.

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Mom follows in footsteps with 9 children of her own

Matthew Osborne
Saturday, May 11, 2024
When little Ezra was born 7 weeks ago, Mackenzie Chester saw her family life come full circle.    Chester was one of nine children, and now the Clarkesville mom has nine children of her own, ranging from newborn up to 16 years old.