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Justus Gober is turning heads this summer with his rapidly rising perimeter play.

Justus Gober is turning heads this summer with his rapidly rising perimeter play.

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Habersham Central's Gober making mark in summer hoops leagues

Lang Storey
Friday, July 21, 2023
   As the Habersham Central basketball team continues to work through summer with lifting and workouts, one Raider hoopster is putting up numbers elsewhere.    Junior guard Justus Gober has logged some big time minutes with his AAU team, North Georgia Elite.
Volleyball professionals Lauren Ford and Santita Ebangwese (seated at right) impart wisdom to the campers.

Volleyball professionals Lauren Ford and Santita Ebangwese (seated at right) impart wisdom to the campers.

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Lady Raiders volleyball campers get tips from the pros

Lang Storey
Friday, July 21, 2023
   Habersham Central Volleyball held its All-American Team Camp this week in Mt. Airy. The Lady Raiders’ high school and middle school teams were in attendance Monday-Tuesday, while Wednesday was reserved for the former.    This year’s guests of the camp were Santita Ebangwese and Lauren Ford.
Dex was adopted by Brianna and Hunter Goss on Friday, helping the shelter stray away from euthanasia as they “broke even” with no additional animals at the end of the day after breaching capacity.

Dex was adopted by Brianna and Hunter Goss on Friday, helping the shelter stray away from euthanasia as they “broke even” with no additional animals at the end of the day after breaching capacity.

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Animal shelter runs over capacity, avoids euthanasia

John Dills
Friday, July 21, 2023
   After leaping above true capacity numbers, Habersham County Animal Care and Control successfully sent a few dogs to learn new homes. Last Friday started with an influx of six dogs, said director of the shelter Madi Nix.
Sheriff Joey Terrell (right) told the county commissioners Monday that he means business when it comes to making Highway 365 safer.

Sheriff Joey Terrell (right) told the county commissioners Monday that he means business when it comes to making Highway 365 safer.

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Officials moving 365 safety to front burner

Matthew Osborne
Friday, July 21, 2023
   Local officials began conversations immediately after Sunday’s fatal crash on Highway 365 that killed a Hall County deputy’s entire family.    The driver of the Corvette that hit the car containing Avonlea Holtzclaw of Dahlonega and her two children was traveling more than 150 mph near Mt.
Residents of The Orchard have sued to try to keep a radio tower out of their neighborhood.

Residents of The Orchard have sued to try to keep a radio tower out of their neighborhood.

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Emails: County pivoted quickly back to Orchard for radio tower

Matthew Osborne
Friday, July 21, 2023
   Habersham County leaders initially looked to assuage concerns by residents of The Orchard about putting a new radio tower there before pivoting back in April and sticking with their original plan, emails and county documents show.
Vietnam veterans Charlie Mack Booth and Ray Bowen sit in the den at Charlie’s house, which features a plethora of military memorabilia dating back to World War II. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Vietnam veterans Charlie Mack Booth and Ray Bowen sit in the den at Charlie’s house, which features a plethora of military memorabilia dating back to World War II. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Local man’s military memorabilia is a tribute to service

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Friday, July 21, 2023
   Mount Airy resident and Vietnam War Veteran Charlie Mack “BooBee” Booth houses a military memorabilia collection dating back to World War II that would rival anyone’s.    Booth was in ninth grade when he decided to drop out of school and serve his country.
Steve Bryson gives out American Flags and bubbles to Gentry Huff and Adelyn Kimsey. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Steve Bryson gives out American Flags and bubbles to Gentry Huff and Adelyn Kimsey. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Red, White & Tunes

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Clarkesville hosted Red, White & Tunes on Saturday night, with Steve Bryson and his band as the musical headliner for the fun, fellowship and fireworks. 
Right, Avonlea Holtzclaw was killed Sunday when a speeding Corvette crashed into her vehicle. Left, Mitchell Boggs, 58, of Marietta, was the driver of the Corvette.

Right, Avonlea Holtzclaw was killed Sunday when a speeding Corvette crashed into her vehicle. Left, Mitchell Boggs, 58, of Marietta, was the driver of the Corvette.

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Highway 365 crashes take 5 lives, hurt 7

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Habersham County suffered two horrific crashes over the weekend, the worst of which killed five people, including two small children. Both crashes occurred on Highway 365, which has been notorious for being one of the most dangerous highways in the region.
World War II veteran Hank Sawicki (right) talks with Ed Vaughn during his presentation at the Veterans & Patriots breakfast on Saturday morning. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

World War II veteran Hank Sawicki (right) talks with Ed Vaughn during his presentation at the Veterans & Patriots breakfast on Saturday morning. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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WWII veteran recalls Naval service in the Pacific Theater

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Henry “Hank” Sawicki was 17 when he entered service in the U.S. Navy in World War II. Looking back at age 97, it is sometimes hard to recall all the details. “There is only so much I can remember because of the time since then,” Sawicki said. “Things pop up every now and then.