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Olivia Whitfield works with a canine pal at the Habesham County Animal Shelter. FILE

Olivia Whitfield works with a canine pal at the Habesham County Animal Shelter. FILE

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County moves forward with animal shelter project

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 15, 2023
   Habersham County is pushing forward with its plans to build a new animal shelter, even though the project has been delayed.    The SPLOST VII plans for the new shelter included a budget of $1.
Habersham Central’s Brooke Blackburn gets ready to serve during a recent home match. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Brooke Blackburn gets ready to serve during a recent home match. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Lady Raiders knock off Gainesville in 5

Lang Storey
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
   Habersham Central volleyball’s resiliency was on full display Thursday night as the Lady Raiders fought back multiple times to outlast Gainesville in five sets, 15-25, 25-21, 15-25, 25-22, 15-7.    The win put Habersham back above .
Tallulah Falls’ Skylyn Yaskiewicz sets the ball for a teammate. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Skylyn Yaskiewicz sets the ball for a teammate. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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Lady Indians roll into new winning streak

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
   Tallulah Falls’ volleyball team continued its strong midseason push Monday with a seventh-straight win over Athens Christian on the road, 25-11, 25-20, and 25-8.    The Lady Indians (23-13, 9-0 Area 8-A) are 17-2 in their last 19 games, including a weekend tournament where they went 6-2.
Habersham Central’s Antonio Cantrell runs into the open field against Central Gwinnett on Friday night. Cantrell had his first 100-yard rushing game in the win. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Antonio Cantrell runs into the open field against Central Gwinnett on Friday night. Cantrell had his first 100-yard rushing game in the win. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Physical Raiders own the Knight

Lang Storey
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
   Habersham set sail to Lawrenceville Friday in dire need of a win. Big games from Antonio Cantrell, Zeke Whittington and a Raider defense that refused to stand down powered the Raiders to a 17-10 victory over Central Gwinnett.
Habersham County Emergency Services personnel work at the scene of Friday morning’s fatal wreck on Georgia Highway 17. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

Habersham County Emergency Services personnel work at the scene of Friday morning’s fatal wreck on Georgia Highway 17. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

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Local man killed in head-on crash

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
   An Alto man died Friday morning when two cars collided on Highway 17 near Cool Springs Road.    Adam Glenn Wilson, 57, of Alto was driving north on 17 toward Helen when he failed to maintain his lane, according to Georgia State Patrol reports.
The Airport Business Park sign in Baldwin, Georgia. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

The Airport Business Park sign in Baldwin, Georgia. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Deal cut to fill last spot in business park

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
   he Habersham County Development Authority was able to come to agreement Friday with Precision Digital for the sale of Pad 10 at the Airport Business Park.    The Development Authority agreed to handle the rough grading and the retention pond of 3.
McCoy Malcom (center) joins his classmates in waving Old Glory to celebrate the Hometown Heroes at Fairview Elementary on Monday afternoon. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

McCoy Malcom (center) joins his classmates in waving Old Glory to celebrate the Hometown Heroes at Fairview Elementary on Monday afternoon. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Fairview honors Hometown Heroes, remembers 9/11

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
   Fairview Elementary rolled out the red, white and blue carpet on Monday to continue its tradition of honoring first responders on the anniversary of Sept. 11 with their Hometown Heroes event.
Letters to the editor. FILE

Letters to the editor. FILE

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Letters to the editor

News Staff
Friday, September 8, 2023
   To the editor:    The Republicans in the Georgia State Legislature are plotting to remove District Attorney Fani Willis of Fulton County from her post, for an uncustomary reason: She is and was doing her job.
Letters to the editor. FILE

Letters to the editor. FILE

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Letters to the editor

News Staff
Friday, September 8, 2023
   To the editor:    While reading an article recently written in The Northeast Georgian about a couple who had been pulled over and while being written warning tickets for a tag light, a K9 dog was brought out to do a smell check around the vehicle.
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Appreciate those who defend us

News Staff
Friday, September 8, 2023
   Who has your back? Who is always there in a time of need? Who takes care of your loved ones and you when seconds are vital in a life-or-death situation? Who allows you to turn off your guard and get a good night’s sleep? Who is always on call?    Our first responders.