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Shirley Hill, member of the Tomochichi Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (left), her daughter Rebecca Hill Zuercher (center) and Sheila Patton right, presents the “Quilt of Valor” to Patriot James Robert (Jim) Patton of Clarkesville. RON HILL/submitted

Shirley Hill, member of the Tomochichi Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (left), her daughter Rebecca Hill Zuercher (center) and Sheila Patton right, presents the “Quilt of Valor” to Patriot James Robert (Jim) Patton of Clarkesville. RON HILL/submitted

Clarkesville veteran earns Quilt of Valor

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
James Robert (Jim) Patton of Clarkesville recently received a Quilt of Valor in recognition of his distinguished military service. Patton is a retired Petty Officer First Class with more than 20 years active duty with the United States Navy.
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Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Greater Vision in concert Sunday: Everyone is welcome to enjoy one of the nation’s premiere gospel groups Greater Vision at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Clarkesville at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21.
Former First Lady Sandra Deal reads to local children in 2015. FILE PHOTO

Former First Lady Sandra Deal reads to local children in 2015. FILE PHOTO

Former Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal passes at 80

News Staff
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
   Former Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal died from breast cancer that metastasized into brain cancer today at her home in Demorest, surrounded by Gov. Nathan Deal and their family.    Mrs. Deal was 80 years old.
The Lady Raiders faced two challenging regional matches at home Tuesday night. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

The Lady Raiders faced two challenging regional matches at home Tuesday night. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Lady Raiders softball, volleyball face big challenges

News Staff
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
   Habersham Central's volleyball team lost two tough region matches Tuesday night.    The Lady Raiders battled Jackson County, taking the first set but falling in a close third frame, 22-25, 25-22, 15-11. Against North Forsyth, the Lady Raiders fell in straight sets, 25-13, 25-16.

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Lunsford removes himself from Clarkesville city council race

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, August 19, 2022
The race for Clarkesville City Council’s Post 2 seat has narrowed to two candidates after lifelong resident and former Clarkesville councilman John Lunsford withdrew his name from the ballot Tuesday. Lunsford, who served on Clarkesville city council in the 1980s, said that after reading the Aug.
Feed Habersham volunteers Danny and Kristen Mote are shown with their son Marshall. DANNY MOTE/Submitted

Feed Habersham volunteers Danny and Kristen Mote are shown with their son Marshall. DANNY MOTE/Submitted

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Volunteers look to feed Habersham

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, August 19, 2022
What began as a simple discussion like any other has matured into a full-fledged operation seeking to tackle the issue of food insecurity in Habersham County.
Siblings Levi and Hope are shown representing Great Cycle Challenge at Chainbuster Racing on Aug. 3. SUBMITTED

Siblings Levi and Hope are shown representing Great Cycle Challenge at Chainbuster Racing on Aug. 3. SUBMITTED

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Siblings pedal for Childhood Cancer cure

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Friday, August 19, 2022
Following their favorite pastime of cycling, two local siblings are hitting the pavement extra hard in September to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Faced with massive staff shortages, Sheriff Joey Terrell went to county leaders this week and told them it is time to raise the pay of jail officers by $2 per hour.

Faced with massive staff shortages, Sheriff Joey Terrell went to county leaders this week and told them it is time to raise the pay of jail officers by $2 per hour.

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Terrell raising jail officers’ pay now, not later

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 19, 2022
Sheriff Joey Terrell is taking matters into his own hands regarding the staffing at the Habersham County Detention Center. Faced with massive staff shortages, Terrell went to county leaders this week and told them it is time to raise the pay of jail officers by $2 per hour.