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Jeremy Medina. Credit/Gainesville School District

Jeremy Medina. Credit/Gainesville School District

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Former TFS player dies from batting cage accident

Lang Storey
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
   Former Tallulah Falls and current Gainesville High School student-athlete Jeremy Medina, 18, tragically passed away Monday.    Medina, a member of the Red Elephant baseball program, was fatally injured in a freak batting cage accident in Gainesville last month.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger speaks to the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce Friday morning. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger speaks to the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce Friday morning. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Secretary of State talks small businesses, voting

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
   Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger made a stop in Demorest last Friday at the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce’s Good Morning Habersham breakfast at Piedmont University.    Raffensperger spoke on the importance of small business owners and community leaders in Georgia.
Habersham Central’s Audrey Hotard has her sights set on a top 3 state finish as a senior. MARK TURNER/CNI News Service

Habersham Central’s Audrey Hotard has her sights set on a top 3 state finish as a senior. MARK TURNER/CNI News Service

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Hotard named Runner of the Year

Lang Storey
Friday, December 8, 2023
   BLITZ Sports has named Habersham Central’s Audrey Hotard as its Cross Country Runner of the Year for 2023.    The Northeast Georgia sports outlet has been singing Hotard’s praises her whole career, naming her XC Runner of the Week a whopping nine times.
Habersham Central’s Kyia Barrett directs traffic on defense during Saturday’s game against Stephens County. The teams meet again this Saturday, Dec. 9, in Toccoa. The girls game is at 12:30 p.m. with the boys at 2 p.m. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham Central’s Kyia Barrett directs traffic on defense during Saturday’s game against Stephens County. The teams meet again this Saturday, Dec. 9, in Toccoa. The girls game is at 12:30 p.m. with the boys at 2 p.m. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Barrett, Bradley lay ground work for next ‘process’

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 8, 2023
   Way back in 1995, something was missing from the world of sports. Then, there was a two-word fax, back when faxes were still a thing.    “I’m back.”    That simple statement was uttered by Michael Jordan when he returned to the Chicago Bulls.
Brianna Walter set a new school record with a 298, besting her previous three program records by a point. TALLULAH FALLS ATHLETICS/Submitted

Brianna Walter set a new school record with a 298, besting her previous three program records by a point. TALLULAH FALLS ATHLETICS/Submitted

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TFS rifle team sets second-best match score

News Staff
Friday, December 8, 2023
   The 2023-24 season continues to go exceptionally well for Tallulah Falls Precision Rifle, as the  team shot the second-best score in program history in a Tuesday win over Buford.    TFS shot 1157 against Buford’s 1101 to remain unbeaten on the season.
The Tim Loves Tink mural may need to be relocated after objections from Norfolk Southern Railroad. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

The Tim Loves Tink mural may need to be relocated after objections from Norfolk Southern Railroad. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Tim Loves Tink, but railroad is not falling head over heels

Donald Fraser
Friday, December 8, 2023
   What likely was referred to as graffiti when first painted on a downtown Cornelia railroad bridge, the legend “Tim Loves Tink” is on track to become legendary.
Cornelia Mayor John Borrow receives a certificate naming the city a PlanFirst Community for 2024-26 from Daniel Gaddis from the Department of Community Affairs. DONALD FRASER/Staff

Cornelia Mayor John Borrow receives a certificate naming the city a PlanFirst Community for 2024-26 from Daniel Gaddis from the Department of Community Affairs. DONALD FRASER/Staff

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Cornelia approves waterline study to comply with lead, copper abatement

Donald Fraser
Friday, December 8, 2023
   The City of Cornelia will soon be conducting a survey of its customer water lines to determine compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead and Copper Rule.    The Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority has agreed to fund a $78,495 loan to the city to conduct the survey.
Melissa and Jay Reeder have made their mark with their Cornelia restaurants, including the elegant Community Brew & Tap. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Melissa and Jay Reeder have made their mark with their Cornelia restaurants, including the elegant Community Brew & Tap. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Cornelia restaurateurs earn statewide honors

Julianne Akers
Friday, December 8, 2023
   While it might be expected for the state’s best fine dining and gourmet food to be clustered around Georgia’s metro cities, local business owners Jay and Melissa Reeder prove that rural communities also have what it takes.
Crews made quick work of Stoney’s on Wednesday morning after it stood in Clarkesville for 58 years. SUBMITTED

Crews made quick work of Stoney’s on Wednesday morning after it stood in Clarkesville for 58 years. SUBMITTED

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Stoney’s torn down for future Traditions Bank

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 8, 2023
   Clarkesville’s iconic Stoney’s restaurant survived nearly six decades on the corner of Highways 17 and 197. It took just 90 minutes to raze it to the ground.
Clarkesville Mayor Barrie Aycock presents a piece of artwork to Leigh Johnston for her work involved with the Clarkesville Bicentennial year, including the mobile history trailer and the Founder’s Gala, which was hosted at Oak Heights in Clarkesville last month. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Clarkesville Mayor Barrie Aycock presents a piece of artwork to Leigh Johnston for her work involved with the Clarkesville Bicentennial year, including the mobile history trailer and the Founder’s Gala, which was hosted at Oak Heights in Clarkesville last month. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Clarkesville split on STR regulations

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
   The Short Term Rental Ordinance (STRO) discussion ended in further setbacks for a finalized ordinance and provided continued debates among council members in Clarkesville City Council’s regular meeting Monday.