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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Blood drive: Farm Bureau Insurance will host a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 7, at 3395 Camp Creek Road in Mt. Airy. Appointments can be made online but walk-ins are welcome. Alpha course: Alpha is a series of group conversations at St.
Co-Directors Lynne Warren (left) and LeAnne Challenger will bring the Addams Family to life at Habersham Community Theater in October. CARSON SPRINKLE/Submitted

Co-Directors Lynne Warren (left) and LeAnne Challenger will bring the Addams Family to life at Habersham Community Theater in October. CARSON SPRINKLE/Submitted

Directors ready to get creepy, kooky

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Habersham Community Theater will open its 2022-2023 season with the delightfully spooky musical comedy, “The Addams Family.

Arrest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at the Habersham County Detention Center for Aug. 31 to Sept. 6, 2022. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.

Auto spa will donate to Circle of Hope

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Tidal Wave Auto Spa, one of the nation’s fastest-growing express car wash companies, is pleased to announce its 14th annual Charity Day will be held on Friday, Sept. 16. This year, Tidal Wave Auto Spa in Cornelia has selected Circle of Hope as its charitable giving partner.
Participants in the 2021-2022 Mock Trial Team smile at the Regional Competition. Pictured are (Left to Right) Autumn Smith, Juan Borge Osorio, Sara Jones, Ella Kovalchik, Brina Diaz, Ella Reynolds, Smith Caudell, Sarah Carbo, Alison Singer, Tricia Hise, Rabun Kimzey, and Alex Godoy. TRICIA HISE/Submitted

Participants in the 2021-2022 Mock Trial Team smile at the Regional Competition. Pictured are (Left to Right) Autumn Smith, Juan Borge Osorio, Sara Jones, Ella Kovalchik, Brina Diaz, Ella Reynolds, Smith Caudell, Sarah Carbo, Alison Singer, Tricia Hise, Rabun Kimzey, and Alex Godoy. TRICIA HISE/Submitted

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Mock trial team set to start new season

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The Habersham Central High School Mock Trial team is kicking off a new year, which Tricia Hise deemed the “year of rebuilding,” as the team saw the graduation of 11 of their senior student participants.
Habersham Central’s Amayah Dooley hits a bump to teammate Jazky Bantaum during the Lady Raiders’ third set against Jackson County earlier this season. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Amayah Dooley hits a bump to teammate Jazky Bantaum during the Lady Raiders’ third set against Jackson County earlier this season. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Lady Raiders looking for midseason form

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
   UPDATE: Habersham Central's volleyball dropped a tough match to Jackson County before rebounding with a straight-set win over Gainesville in region action on Thursday night.
Young parents Connor Smith and Ariel Bennett inquire about resources at Mountain Education Charter School on Tuesday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Young parents Connor Smith and Ariel Bennett inquire about resources at Mountain Education Charter School on Tuesday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Mountain Ed hosts event to bring resources to families

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, September 2, 2022
A classroom of young families became a live, interactive network of community support and guidance at Mountain Education Charter High School’s Habersham location Tuesday, with a number of nonprofits manning stations and offering resources, knowledge and information to young, underserved families in...
From left, Morito Scovill President and CEO Bunki Yano, CSO Shane McEntyre, Sen. Bo Hatchett and Rep. Victor Anderson greet one another at Scovill’s 220th anniversary celebration Wednesday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

From left, Morito Scovill President and CEO Bunki Yano, CSO Shane McEntyre, Sen. Bo Hatchett and Rep. Victor Anderson greet one another at Scovill’s 220th anniversary celebration Wednesday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Morito Scovill celebrates 220th

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, September 2, 2022
Local leaders and members of the community flocked to Morito Scovill America’s (MSA) headquarters in Clarkesville Wednesday in recognition of the company and its impact on Habersham County in its 220 years of operation.
El Carreton in Cornelia is one of the many Hispanic-owned businesses in Habersham County. Owner Jesus Gonzales, originally from Jalisco, Mexico, opened the restaurant eight years ago. AMARIS E. RODRIGEZ/Staff

El Carreton in Cornelia is one of the many Hispanic-owned businesses in Habersham County. Owner Jesus Gonzales, originally from Jalisco, Mexico, opened the restaurant eight years ago. AMARIS E. RODRIGEZ/Staff

Chamber aims to help Hispanic businesses

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Friday, September 2, 2022
With a growing population of Hispanic residents, the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce is attempting to expand its services and outreach to help current and potential Hispanic business owners see success and grow in representation.