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New Clarkesville City Clerk Julie Poole (left) has enjoyed learning from former clerk Glenda Smith (right). EMMA MARTI/Staff

New Clarkesville City Clerk Julie Poole (left) has enjoyed learning from former clerk Glenda Smith (right). EMMA MARTI/Staff

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Poole hopes to make her mark in Clarkesville

Emma Marti
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
After moving to Clarkesville in 2007, the Poole family has certainly made a name for itself in the community, with Jason Poole as the fire chief of Clarkesville and Julie as the city’s newest City Clerk.

DUIs ‘down,’ but still raging

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Drunk drivers remain a problem on Habersham’s roads. There were 14 DUI arrests by Habersham County Sheriff’s deputies over a five-day span this week, including three in a row on Thursday night.
The boys – led by big man JoJo McCurry – won 57-50. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

The boys – led by big man JoJo McCurry – won 57-50. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

THRILLS IN THE 'VILLE!

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Habersham Central’s basketball teams went into Gainesville on Friday night and came out with two wins, creating a landmark night for the program as a whole. The boys – led by big man JoJo McCurry – won 57-50, while Kyia Barrett and the girls won 48-46.
Habersham Central's Cole Gary floats in the air on the way to the basket Friday night.

Habersham Central's Cole Gary floats in the air on the way to the basket Friday night.

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Raiders' basketball, soccer teams host big games

News Staff
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Habersham Central's soccer teams opened the regular season Tuesday night and split with Johnson High. The Lady Raiders won 3-0, while the Raider boys fell 3-1 to last year's state champs.
Katie Deal is dressed in full costume before one of her performances, “Today, Tomorrow and Forever: A Tribute to Patsy Cline” in Dallas, Ga. SUBMITTED

Katie Deal is dressed in full costume before one of her performances, “Today, Tomorrow and Forever: A Tribute to Patsy Cline” in Dallas, Ga. SUBMITTED

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Going where the music takes her

John Dills
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
After growing up around music and having the urge to make her own, Katie Deal is now a successful singer and songwriter. Originally from Northeast Georgia, Deal is the daughter of former Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal and the late First Lady Sandra Deal.
County Manager Alicia Vaughn (right) presents a plaque to Animal Control Director Madi Nix as part of the county’s employee recognition program. Vaughn’s contract to lead Habersham County was renewed Monday night. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

County Manager Alicia Vaughn (right) presents a plaque to Animal Control Director Madi Nix as part of the county’s employee recognition program. Vaughn’s contract to lead Habersham County was renewed Monday night. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Vaughn’s contract renewed amid swirling tension

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Habersham County Manager Alicia Vaughn’s contract was renewed Monday night after a brutally long Board of Commissioners meeting that ended with a 90-minute executive session and a bizarre closing speech by Vice Chairman Bruce Harkness.
Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Nanette Baughman (left) hands the keys to new homeowner Lisa Thomas. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Nanette Baughman (left) hands the keys to new homeowner Lisa Thomas. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Habitat for Humanity helps another family find its home

Emma Marti
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia has a history of giving back to the community. Opening its doors in 1985, the organization was able to build and dedicate its first house a year later. Since then, it has built and dedicated 74 homes to families who need them.
Justus Gober and the Raiders hope to turn things around in the second half of the region schedule.

Justus Gober and the Raiders hope to turn things around in the second half of the region schedule.

Raiders host Shiloh in pivotal home clash

News Staff
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Habersham Central's basketball teams split with Shiloh on Tuesday night in the first game of the second half of the region schedule.    The Lady Raiders completed a season sweep of the Generals with a 55-34 win, while the boys lost another close battle, 53-49.
Habersham County’s landfill just keeps piling up, beckoning county leaders to find a solution to the issue. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Habersham County’s landfill just keeps piling up, beckoning county leaders to find a solution to the issue. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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County faces difficult trash talk

Donald Fraser
Friday, January 20, 2023
A rapidly filling Habersham County landfill has been a focus of Habersham County Commission attention for several years, but with little action taken.