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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Hulsey. GRAPHIC BY ZACH TAYLOR

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Hulsey. GRAPHIC BY ZACH TAYLOR

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‘Don’t be scared to ask for help’

News Staff
Friday, October 6, 2023
   When Sandi Hulsey found a lump in her left breast in 2013, she did not know it was the beginning of a long battle.    During the standard mammogram, the 3 ½ by 1 ½ inch lump looked like a shadow. But doctors could not tell exactly what it was. That Thursday, she had a biopsy.
Plenty of dogs will be on display Saturday at the adoption event at Habersham County Animal Shelter. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

Plenty of dogs will be on display Saturday at the adoption event at Habersham County Animal Shelter. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

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‘Rockstar’ dogs set to put on show for potential families

News Staff
Friday, October 6, 2023
   Habersham County is one of 39 animal shelters across the country participating in National Playgroup Rockstars Adoption events on Saturday, Oct. 7. The event at Habersham County Animal Control (4231 Toccoa Highway, Clarkesville) runs from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Cobb-Vantress (Frank Shook, Jimmy Perry, Larry Bradford, and Jeff Montjoy) won first place in Class A. JENNIFER BURTON/Submitted

Cobb-Vantress (Frank Shook, Jimmy Perry, Larry Bradford, and Jeff Montjoy) won first place in Class A. JENNIFER BURTON/Submitted

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United Way clay shoot raises nearly $42K

News Staff
Friday, October 6, 2023
   Habersham County United Way and Springer Mountain Farms held the Fall Charity Sporting Clay Shoot on Saturday, Sept. 30 in Clarkesville and was the most successful shoot to date.
Scott Harding headshot. FILE

Scott Harding headshot. FILE

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Church has vital roles in healing process from domestic violence

News Staff
Friday, October 6, 2023
   October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Each October, communities across the nation join together to recognize the prevalence of domestic violence and honor those who have been affected by violence with vigils, walks, and other awareness-raising activities.
The Charm House, formerly known as Oak Heights when it was built in 1907, will be the home of Clarkesville’s 200th anniversary Founders Gala Nov. 18. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

The Charm House, formerly known as Oak Heights when it was built in 1907, will be the home of Clarkesville’s 200th anniversary Founders Gala Nov. 18. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Clarkesville set to host Founders Gala at Charm House

Matthew Osborne
Friday, October 6, 2023
   Clarkesville wants to celebrate its 200th anniversary in style, and there’s only one logical place to do it.    The city asked for and received permission to hold its Founders Gala on Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Charm House, which was purchased by Barbara and Robert E.
The Habersham C&D LLC super-sized trash grinder could buy time for the landfill if Habersham County can make a deal to utilize it. FILE

The Habersham C&D LLC super-sized trash grinder could buy time for the landfill if Habersham County can make a deal to utilize it. FILE

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Offer of super trash grinder still on table

News Staff
Friday, October 6, 2023
   Doug Oliver and Tim Loggins, owners of Habersham C&D, LLC have been urging the county government to consider their Mobark 6600 grinder as a partial solution to the currently jam-packed C&D cell at the county landfill.
Tallulah Falls volleyball team members include (front row, from left) Rebecca Heyl, Iva Ristic, Kate Gary, Claire Kelly and Chesney Tanksley. Back row are (from left) manager Emilee Jones, Ashlyn Yaskiewicz, Katarina Foskey, Addy McCoy, Skylyn Yaskiewicz and coach Matt Heyl. TFS ATHLETICS/Submitted

Tallulah Falls volleyball team members include (front row, from left) Rebecca Heyl, Iva Ristic, Kate Gary, Claire Kelly and Chesney Tanksley. Back row are (from left) manager Emilee Jones, Ashlyn Yaskiewicz, Katarina Foskey, Addy McCoy, Skylyn Yaskiewicz and coach Matt Heyl. TFS ATHLETICS/Submitted

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Lady Indians win regular season title as win streak hits record 11

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
   Tallulah Falls set a new school record after back-to-back road wins on Thursday evening, taking down Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy and Prince Avenue Christian.    The wins improved the win streak to 11, which breaks the school record of 10 set both last season and earlier this year.
Habersham Central assistant coach Brandon Worley embraces Hayden Gailey (10) in the pandemonium following Gailey’s game clinching interception in double overtime on Friday night against Jackson County. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central assistant coach Brandon Worley embraces Hayden Gailey (10) in the pandemonium following Gailey’s game clinching interception in double overtime on Friday night against Jackson County. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders survive OT thriller

Lang Storey
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
   Friday night’s pivotal region showdown between Habersham and Jackson County pitted two battered squads against each other with key Region 8-6A implications on the line. What ensued was an emotional roller coaster ride, ending in the Raiders topping the Panthers 34-27 in double overtime.
Annabelle Brackett directs cast members during a photo shoot on the ‘Clue’ set. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Annabelle Brackett directs cast members during a photo shoot on the ‘Clue’ set. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Teenager directs ‘Clue’ for community theater

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
   You will never see Annabelle Brackett on the stage or the screen, but she does play a role of her own by bringing scripts to life.    The White County High School senior has been involved in theater since she was a kid, but always behind the scenes. She said it runs in the family.