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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Live in the Alley Upcoming shows include: Bryan Tench, 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24; Roshambeaux, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26; Clint Finley Band, 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31. Movie night helps charity Baldwin will host Movie in the Market at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25.
The Habersham Central Band of Blue practices their march during the bye week for their halftime show in the Stephens County matchup. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

The Habersham Central Band of Blue practices their march during the bye week for their halftime show in the Stephens County matchup. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Often imitated, never duplicated

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 18, 2023
The Habersham Central Band of Blue played at last weekend’s Battle of the Heroes, giving everyone those familiar tunes that ring through the hills of Mt. Airy on Friday nights.
Cornelia Mayor John Borrow (left) – shown in 2021 presenting awards to longtime county employees Dale Herbert, Austin Hall, Diane Feorino, Justin Garrett, Josh Hazle, Donald Anderson and Butch Morgan – has made a connection with the community as mayor for the last 3 ½ years. FILE

Cornelia Mayor John Borrow (left) – shown in 2021 presenting awards to longtime county employees Dale Herbert, Austin Hall, Diane Feorino, Justin Garrett, Josh Hazle, Donald Anderson and Butch Morgan – has made a connection with the community as mayor for the last 3 ½ years. FILE

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Three mayor positions up as filing week looms

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 18, 2023
Cornelia Mayor John Borrow has thoroughly enjoyed his time as mayor, and he plans to go for another four-year term leading the city. “We have great people in our city staff who work hard and are committed to making the city a better place,” Borrow said Thursday.

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‘Mistake’ leaked Trump docs early

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 18, 2023
In the wake of the indictments in Fulton County of former President Donald Trump, questions have been flying about a copy of the indictments that were leaked earlier Monday before the grand jury completed its deliberation.
Demorest City Manager Mark Musselwhite shows off the city’s new conference center in the city hall building auditorium. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Demorest City Manager Mark Musselwhite shows off the city’s new conference center in the city hall building auditorium. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Demorest close on major projects

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 18, 2023
Demorest has two of its major projects coming together, including its new municipal conference center. The auditorium at city hall – which was the old Demorest Elementary School – is almost fully transformed into the new meeting center for the city.
Alizye Jarrard works to put clips in the correct sections of hair at Habersham Central High School on Thursday. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Alizye Jarrard works to put clips in the correct sections of hair at Habersham Central High School on Thursday. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Students in Habersham cosmetology program get the full experience

Zach Taylor
Friday, August 18, 2023
The cosmetology program at Habersham Central High School is an excellent opportunity for students to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge required to succeed in the beauty and salon industry.
The group dances together at the final gala for Dancing With the Stars for Circle of Hope on Saturday night. SUZANNE DOW/Submitted

The group dances together at the final gala for Dancing With the Stars for Circle of Hope on Saturday night. SUZANNE DOW/Submitted

‘Last Dance’ celebrates popular community event

News Staff
Friday, August 18, 2023
After many successful years, the Circle of Hope’s Dancing with the Stars for Hope fundraising event ended on Aug. 12 with a Gala held at Ogletree Estates.
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Public meetings

News Staff
Friday, August 18, 2023
The following public meetings are scheduled from Aug. 18-24. Habersham County Commission 5 p.m. work session, 6 p.m. regular meeting Monday, Aug. 21, at the county courthouse in Clarkesville, 295 Llewellyn Street.
At the Aug. 12 Battle of the Heroes in Mt. Airy, family members of the late Richie Alford, who died earlier this year saving two drowning swimmers in Florida, are presented with framed pictures of Richie when he participated in the Battle of the Heroes in previous years. Family members holding pictures include Richie’s wife Pam Alford, stepson Bill Redmon and sister Kimberly McDaniel. Richie’s son Michael Alford and grandson Lucas Alford also attended the game and ceremony. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

At the Aug. 12 Battle of the Heroes in Mt. Airy, family members of the late Richie Alford, who died earlier this year saving two drowning swimmers in Florida, are presented with framed pictures of Richie when he participated in the Battle of the Heroes in previous years. Family members holding pictures include Richie’s wife Pam Alford, stepson Bill Redmon and sister Kimberly McDaniel. Richie’s son Michael Alford and grandson Lucas Alford also attended the game and ceremony. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Heroes honor their hero

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Sonya Hix smiled Saturday night, as folks at Raider Stadium were remembering those who have been lost. Her son Easton passed away in a car accident in 2012, but Hix said she knows he is looking down on all of us. “I know he’s there smiling because of the Raider sunset,” Hix said.