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Members of Tallulah Falls School’s Pit Vipers are shown with Seven-time World BBQ Champion Melissa Cookston (middle). Team members include (from left) Matthew Wolfe, Jake Owensby, Jackson Carlan, Teyrk Tilley, Merrick Carnes, Marc Crotta and Brooke Hayes. SASSY HAYES/Submitted

Members of Tallulah Falls School’s Pit Vipers are shown with Seven-time World BBQ Champion Melissa Cookston (middle). Team members include (from left) Matthew Wolfe, Jake Owensby, Jackson Carlan, Teyrk Tilley, Merrick Carnes, Marc Crotta and Brooke Hayes. SASSY HAYES/Submitted

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Pit Vipers bring home another title

John Dills
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Memphis was the location of the stiffest competition yet for the Tallulah Falls School Pit Vipers barbecue competition teams, but they still came home with a championship.
Habersham EMC journeyman team of Tucker Dyer, Dillon Welborn, and Robert Morris compete in an event at the International Lineman’s Rodeo. SUBMITTED

Habersham EMC journeyman team of Tucker Dyer, Dillon Welborn, and Robert Morris compete in an event at the International Lineman’s Rodeo. SUBMITTED

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Best in the world when trouble’s on the line

Kimberly Brown
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
When the power goes out, utility line workers are first to the scene and work long, hard hours to restore electricity. Doing that requires skill, dedication and training.
Political signs are everywhere as early voting enters its second week. The election concludes on Nov. 8. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Political signs are everywhere as early voting enters its second week. The election concludes on Nov. 8. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Early voting starts at record pace

John Dills
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Habersham County has seen a big turnout for early voting, as 4,859 people had already placed their vote either by mail, in person or electronically in the first week it was open. Across the state, more than 758,000 voters ran to the polls in the opening week of early voting.

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Horton exits as Chamber president

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Mary Beth Horton resigned this week as president of the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce after serving in that role for four years. Horton has been a major part of community events since then, making her presence known at nearly every big happening in Habersham County during that time.
Joy Burrell and Helen Dove get off the Habersham County Senior Center’s new transit bus with a smile. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Joy Burrell and Helen Dove get off the Habersham County Senior Center’s new transit bus with a smile. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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Seniors enjoying their new ride

John Dills
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Habersham County Senior Center recently upgraded its transportation after a worn-down engine gave out. The senior center, a place where Habersham County locals over the age of 60 can come together, has raised enough money with the help of their community to purchase a bus.
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Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Mushroom workshop set: Creating A Shiitake Mushroom Log will be the topic of a hands-on, outdoor event on Friday, Oct. 28 sponsored by the Headwaters Master Gardener volunteer group.
Habersham Central’s Nolan Penick and Ansley Broome won best performer at the Georgia Theatre Conference. JEREMY BISHOP/Submitted

Habersham Central’s Nolan Penick and Ansley Broome won best performer at the Georgia Theatre Conference. JEREMY BISHOP/Submitted

Stage Raiders honored at conference

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Two Habersham Stage Raiders returned from the Georgia Theatre Conference with best performer awards. Seniors Ansley Broome and Nolan Penick won for their performances of Mary and William in “Tuesdays and Sundays” for the Ray Horne One Act Competition at the conference in Kingsland Oct. 12-15.
Briggs Schiflett, dressed as Spider-Man, gets a tour of the AirLife helicopter by Flight Paramedic Jennifer Davis at the E-911 halloween festival on Oct. 20. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Briggs Schiflett, dressed as Spider-Man, gets a tour of the AirLife helicopter by Flight Paramedic Jennifer Davis at the E-911 halloween festival on Oct. 20. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Plenty of Halloween events in Habersham

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Costumed children looking for treats will have plenty of options to celebrate Halloween in Habersham County. The town of Mt. Airy and Mt. Airy Baptist Church will host a Trunk or Treat 5-7 p.m. Saturday at city hall, 1231 Dicks Hill Pkwy. For details, call 706-778-6990.
Addy McCoy and the Lady Indians are having a historic season. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Addy McCoy and the Lady Indians are having a historic season. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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Tallulah Falls volleyball battles in the Elite 8

News Staff
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Tallulah Falls' volleyball team advanced to the state Final Four with a straight-set win over Logan County on Tuesday night.    The Lady Indians (33-11) won 25-10, 25-14 and 25-18 to advance to Saturday's state semifinal match. TFS will play at home against an opponent to be determined.