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SteelCell’s future 76,000-square foot storage facility will help enable the company to deliver products more quickly and potentially delve into new markets. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

SteelCell’s future 76,000-square foot storage facility will help enable the company to deliver products more quickly and potentially delve into new markets. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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SteelCell ready for big expansion

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
SteelCell is working on a new multi-million dollar expansion that will help the company expand its horizons and serve customers in new industries.
Circle of Hope has several doghouses on its shelter property to help facilitate pets accompanying their owners there. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Circle of Hope has several doghouses on its shelter property to help facilitate pets accompanying their owners there. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Circle of Hope one of few shelters to welcome pets

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Only eight domestic violence shelters in Georgia allow people to bring their pets, creating a barrier that causes some to stay in abusive households with their animals.
A truck ends up in the trees after being chased into White County at high speeds on Friday night. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

A truck ends up in the trees after being chased into White County at high speeds on Friday night. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

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‘Young and dumb’

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
A Cleveland teenager crashed while fleeing from Habersham County’s HEAT Unit after engaging in street racing with another vehicle Friday night on Highway 105.
Brandi Brown of Elberton captured this photo of her son, Rylan Brown, wakesurfing with Dunk, a mini-Australian shepherd, on Memorial Day 2023 at Clarks Hill Lake. Brown’s photo was featured on the cover of the summer edition of Lake Living magazine. Photo/Brandi Brown

Brandi Brown of Elberton captured this photo of her son, Rylan Brown, wakesurfing with Dunk, a mini-Australian shepherd, on Memorial Day 2023 at Clarks Hill Lake. Brown’s photo was featured on the cover of the summer edition of Lake Living magazine. Photo/Brandi Brown

Photo contest open for Lake Living magazine

News Staff
Monday, October 30, 2023
With frost, clear skies and sparkling cold waters, winter on Northeast Georgia lakes can be stunningly beautiful.    Lake Living magazine is looking for photos that represent this scenic time of year at the lake.
Habersham Central’s Zeke Whittington is five catches away from surpassing Tavarres King as the school’s all-time receptions leader. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Zeke Whittington is five catches away from surpassing Tavarres King as the school’s all-time receptions leader. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Zeke pursues King’s mark, playoffs

Lang Storey
Friday, October 27, 2023
With two weeks and two games left in the season, the Raiders have officially entered what can only be classified as do-or-die time. The formula is simple – if HCHS beats Shiloh in Snellville next week, the squad will return to the playoffs for the first time since the 2020 pandemic season.
Speaker Mike Johnson is handed the gavel on Wednesday. THE NEW YORK TIMES

Speaker Mike Johnson is handed the gavel on Wednesday. THE NEW YORK TIMES

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Rep. Clyde endorses new House Speaker

Matthew Osborne
Friday, October 27, 2023
The U.S. House of Representatives finally picked a Speaker Wednesday, but now the hard work is about to begin.    Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will hit the ground running facing a bevy of challenges.
Cornelia could open up new possibilities for redevelopment with no additional cost to taxpayers if the voters approve on Nov. 7. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Cornelia could open up new possibilities for redevelopment with no additional cost to taxpayers if the voters approve on Nov. 7. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Cornelia voters ponder redevelopment powers

Julianne Akers
Friday, October 27, 2023
Cornelia voters have an option on this year’s ballot to allow the city to exercise redevelopment powers under the Redevelopment Powers Law.
Habersham County has prioritized its public safety radio system among its current SPLOST VII projects to ensure first responders can properly communicate in all parts of the county. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham County has prioritized its public safety radio system among its current SPLOST VII projects to ensure first responders can properly communicate in all parts of the county. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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SPLOST collections up, but budget sits $13M short of projected costs

Matthew Osborne
Friday, October 27, 2023
Collections of SPLOST VII revenues are still ahead of projections, but it will not be enough to overcome inflation and get everything paid for in full in this cycle.
Habersham County Schools Transportation Director Stephanie Walker is the only person in the United States to have all four national certifications from the National Association of Pupil Transportation. SUBMITTED

Habersham County Schools Transportation Director Stephanie Walker is the only person in the United States to have all four national certifications from the National Association of Pupil Transportation. SUBMITTED

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Schools’ transporation leader has drive

Julianne Akers
Friday, October 27, 2023
Stephanie Walker worked in county government for 17 years when she decided she wanted a change. Both of her parents were school bus drivers, and her father still is.
Habersham Central’s Jonah Wilson looks to break a tackle by North Forsyth defender Parker Smaltz during Friday’s home finale. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Jonah Wilson looks to break a tackle by North Forsyth defender Parker Smaltz during Friday’s home finale. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Purple haze clouds Raiders in 4th

Lang Storey
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Big plays through the air kept the Raiders afloat through three quarters, but North Forsyth ultimately pulled away late to top Habersham Central, 36-19, Friday night in Mt. Airy.