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Piedmont swimming coach Teddy Guyer talks with Ross Coppedge (right) and Leandro Forero during a meet this season. SUBMITTED

Piedmont swimming coach Teddy Guyer talks with Ross Coppedge (right) and Leandro Forero during a meet this season. SUBMITTED

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Piedmont swim teams thrive with community’s support

Lang Storey
Friday, March 1, 2024
   Piedmont University’s men’s and women’s swim teams both claimed Independent South Swimming Conference championships earlier this month in Kingsport, Tenn.    The double titles mark an amazing feat for a program just four years into its existence.
Ansley McAllister’s first song is just the beginning of what could be a special musical journey for the Clarkesville native. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Ansley McAllister’s first song is just the beginning of what could be a special musical journey for the Clarkesville native. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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‘Go with the wind’

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
   Ansley McAllister grew up in Clarkesville going to bluegrass jams and listening to Miranda Lambert CDs in the backseat of her mom’s car, but she never thought she could make music of her own. When she was 15 years old, she picked up a guitar and never looked back.
The Habersham County landfill is getting full a lot faster than expected a decade ago, but leaders are taking steps to extend its life. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

The Habersham County landfill is getting full a lot faster than expected a decade ago, but leaders are taking steps to extend its life. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Landfill cuts off all C&D waste Thursday

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
   Habersham County Landfill will stop taking construction and demolition (C&D) waste after Thursday, per a policy change announced in January to help extend the life of the landfill.
Kelly Woodall. SUBMITTED

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Woodall to run in District 1

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
   Kelly Woodall announced Tuesday that he intends to qualify as a candidate for Habersham County Board of Commissioners for District 1.    That position is occupied by Commissioner Bruce Palmer, who along with Woodall could face multiple opponents for that seat over the next four years.
After defeating Stephens County 10-0, Hudson Gailey and his team celebrated by singing and dancing in a circle, with Gailey leading the way in the center. More pictures from Diamond Day, page 8B. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

After defeating Stephens County 10-0, Hudson Gailey and his team celebrated by singing and dancing in a circle, with Gailey leading the way in the center. More pictures from Diamond Day, page 8B. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Diamond Raiders keep early roll going

Lang Storey
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
   Habersham Central baseball hosted its Mayfield-Dover Memorial Diamond Day over the weekend at Raider Park. The annual event honors the lives of former HCHS coaches Shane Dover and Patrick Mayfield.
Habersham Central’s Paisley Cathey curved the ball around the Lanier wall after a penalty was called Friday night. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Paisley Cathey curved the ball around the Lanier wall after a penalty was called Friday night. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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’Horns down as Raiders sweep Lanier off the pitch

Lang Storey
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
   When the Lady Raiders fell behind by a goal in the early goings of Friday night’s home region matchup against Lanier, nobody panicked. At least not anybody representing Habersham on the pitch.
Piedmont pitcher Peyton Irvin fires to the plate during the season’s opening weekend. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Piedmont pitcher Peyton Irvin fires to the plate during the season’s opening weekend. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Irvin back on the mound as key piece for Piedmont

Lang Storey
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
   Peyton Irvin means business. It’s just the way the Cornelia native and Habersham Central alum is wired. Always has been. Whether it be in the classroom or on the diamond, Irvin’s calm demeanor and level-headed approach have served him well thus far at Piedmont University.
Jaren Campbell built a GaGa ball pit at Baldwin Baptist Church for his Eagle Scout project in November 2023. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Jaren Campbell built a GaGa ball pit at Baldwin Baptist Church for his Eagle Scout project in November 2023. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Another Eagle flies high

Julianne Akers
Friday, February 23, 2024
   When Jaren Campbell was in first grade he came home from school one day with a flier for Cub Scouts.    “Mom, I want to do scouting,” he said excitedly.
A Demorest Police Officer arrives at the Fire Department to settle a dispute on Feb. 10. SUBMITTED

A Demorest Police Officer arrives at the Fire Department to settle a dispute on Feb. 10. SUBMITTED

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Demorest hopes to put out personnel fires

Matthew Osborne
Friday, February 23, 2024
   Demorest Fire Department has dealt with a large turnover of personnel in the last two months, but city officials hope to be on the path to rebuilding the roster and moving forward.    “We are getting in better shape every day,” City Manager Mark Musselwhite said.