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Bruce Palmer headshot. FILE

Bruce Palmer headshot. FILE

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Palmer’s bevy of trips questioned

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Habersham County Commissioner Bruce Palmer is seemingly everywhere around the county, attending nearly every public meeting and even hosting some of his own.    Palmer is more than halfway through his first term, and he was the chairman of the board in 2022.
Habersham County firefighters check the engine compartment of the burning truck on Sutton Road in the Fairview community. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

Habersham County firefighters check the engine compartment of the burning truck on Sutton Road in the Fairview community. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

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Habersham chase leads to White County shooting

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
A police chase that began in Habersham County resulted in shots fired in White County.    On Saturday morning, Oct. 7, shortly after 11 a.m., Habersham E-911 dispatched Emergency Medical Services to a reported vehicle fire 562 Sutton Road in Demorest.
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.
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 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.