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Tallulah Falls’ Zaiden Cox busts it down the line during a recent home game. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Zaiden Cox busts it down the line during a recent home game. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Indians sweep season series from BASA

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Tallulah Falls’ baseball team completed a three-game series sweep of Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy with a  Friday double header sweep on the road. TFS took game one 11-1 In the opener, Tallulah Falls scored 4 runs in both the sixth and seventh to put the game out of  reach.
The memorial honoring war hero Hilliard Wilbanks will be a landmark for veterans rides in the Tour of Honor all summer long. SUBMITTED

The memorial honoring war hero Hilliard Wilbanks will be a landmark for veterans rides in the Tour of Honor all summer long. SUBMITTED

Tour of Honor includes Wilbanks memorial

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The 13th year of the “Tour of Honor” began this week, and it will bring many visitors to Habersham County over the next six months.
Shown are Habersham County Schools Director of Safety, Murray Kogod, Bella, Sheriff Joey Terrell, Gonzalez, and SRO David Jackels. KELLY BANKS/Submitted

Shown are Habersham County Schools Director of Safety, Murray Kogod, Bella, Sheriff Joey Terrell, Gonzalez, and SRO David Jackels. KELLY BANKS/Submitted

Youth honored for healthy, safe choices

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Fifth grader Bella Hernandez of Fairview Elementary School was chosen as the Student of the Year after completion of the 12 week Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety (C.H.A.M.P.S.) educational program for Georgia’s youth. The C.H.A.M.P.S.
Troop 5 Scout Jaron Horton built a handicapped swing at Mt. Airy Park for his Eagle Scout community service project. SUBMITTED

Troop 5 Scout Jaron Horton built a handicapped swing at Mt. Airy Park for his Eagle Scout community service project. SUBMITTED

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Scout completes special project

Emma Marti
Friday, March 31, 2023
When he isn’t reading a classic novel, 10th grader Jaron Horton can be found participating in all things relating to the Eagle Scout experience. Recently, Horton completed his Eagle Scout project, installing a handicapped two bay JennSwing with a wheelchair platform in the Town of Mt. Airy Park.
Mountain Education Charter will survive thanks to the Georgia Assembly reversing field from a previous bill last year. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Mountain Education Charter will survive thanks to the Georgia Assembly reversing field from a previous bill last year. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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Charter school bill passes for Mountain Ed, others

John Dills
Friday, March 31, 2023
Mountain Education Charter High School is looking to the future after Georgia’s legislature passed a bill at the end of the session to preserve charter schools in the state.
Demorest Interim City Manager Mark Musselwhite (right) talks with resident Frankie Smith while waiting out the city council’s executive session Wednesday night. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Demorest Interim City Manager Mark Musselwhite (right) talks with resident Frankie Smith while waiting out the city council’s executive session Wednesday night. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Demorest names finalists in manager odyssey

Matthew Osborne
Friday, March 31, 2023
Demorest continued its search for a permanent city manager Wednesday night with a nearly two-hour executive session to discuss the latest pool of applicants, while their interim city manager sat in the other room conversing with citizens and staff.
Lt. Matt Wurtz helps Deputy Victoria Hopper through the emergency window of a school bus while Lt. Travis Jarrell assists with the training exercise in January. SROs and other educators will undergo more safety training in June. FILE

Lt. Matt Wurtz helps Deputy Victoria Hopper through the emergency window of a school bus while Lt. Travis Jarrell assists with the training exercise in January. SROs and other educators will undergo more safety training in June. FILE

Leaders make school safety top priority

Matthew Osborne
Friday, March 31, 2023
Everyone involved with school leadership across the nation cringes every time there is a shooting incident somewhere, and they know that something like that can happen anywhere in today’s climate.
Lt. Col. Preston McConnell, a member of Habersham Central’s 1991 graduating class, has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 HCHS Lifetime Achievement Award. HABERSHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS/Submitted

Lt. Col. Preston McConnell, a member of Habersham Central’s 1991 graduating class, has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 HCHS Lifetime Achievement Award. HABERSHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS/Submitted

Lt. Col. McConnell selected as Habersham Central’s next Lifetime Achievement honoree

News Staff
Friday, March 31, 2023
Lt. Col. Preston McConnell, a member of Habersham Central’s 1991 graduating class, has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 HCHS Lifetime Achievement Award, the fourth year the award has been given since its creation.
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Public meetings

News Staff
Friday, March 31, 2023
The following public meetings are scheduled from March 31 to April 6. Habersham County Airport Commission 9 a.m. regular meeting, Monday, April 3, in the county administration building at 130 Jacob’s Way, Clarkesville. Clarkesville City Council 5 p.m. work session, 6 p.m.
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Community Calendar

News Staff
Friday, March 31, 2023
Revival coming There will be a revival at Amy’s Creek Baptist Church in Clarkesville from April 2-6. Rev. Keith Allison and Rev. Milton Harris will be preaching. Service time is 7 p.m. each night. Everyone is welcome.