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Classes commenced Aug. 8 at Tallulah Falls School for the 2022-23 academic year. Shown is fifth grader Ayaan Rahman of Mt. Airy, whose older brother Nafis graduated with the TFS Class of 2022. Like the Rahman brothers, local families represent the majority of the day student population, with 208 students from Habersham County and 180 from the four closest neighboring counties, Stephens, White, Rabun and Banks. STEPHANIE DORANTES/Tallulah Falls School

Classes commenced Aug. 8 at Tallulah Falls School for the 2022-23 academic year. Shown is fifth grader Ayaan Rahman of Mt. Airy, whose older brother Nafis graduated with the TFS Class of 2022. Like the Rahman brothers, local families represent the majority of the day student population, with 208 students from Habersham County and 180 from the four closest neighboring counties, Stephens, White, Rabun and Banks. STEPHANIE DORANTES/Tallulah Falls School

TFS gets new year off on the right foot

News Staff
Friday, August 12, 2022
With the launch of the 2022-23 academic year on Aug. 8, Tallulah Fall School is focused on its mission to prepare each student to thrive in life by elevating character and intellect in a challenging and diverse college-preparatory environment. According to President and Head of School Larry A.
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FINALLY RUNNIN’ ON DUNKIN’

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, August 12, 2022
Construction on Cornelia’s new Dunkin Donuts location has resumed following a delay of several months, amid what was described as a property dispute between the company and the neighboring Burger King franchise.

Arrest Report

News Staff
Friday, August 12, 2022
The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at the Habersham County Detention Center for Aug. 8 to Aug. 10, 2022. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.
The pottery of Roger Corn will among the attractions at the festival Sept. 3. JENNIE INGLIS/Submitted

The pottery of Roger Corn will among the attractions at the festival Sept. 3. JENNIE INGLIS/Submitted

Pottery and arts festival coming Labor Day

News Staff
Friday, August 12, 2022
The Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia presents the 14th annual Folk Pottery Show & Arts Festival Saturday, Sept. 3. It will be held on the grounds of the Sautee Nacoochee Center (SNC) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., where the museum is located.
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Community Calendar

News Staff
Friday, August 12, 2022
Benefit ride is Saturday: There will be a benefit ride to raise money for Shelia Crocker McConnell’s lung transplant and recovery at the Mason House in Atlanta for 3-6 months will be held Saturday, Aug. 13, beginning at 11 a.m. at Baldwin City Park. Bikes, Jeeps, convertibles, etc. are welcome.

Georgia Guidestones go to EGA museum

News Staff
Friday, August 12, 2022
The remnants of the Georgia Guidestones will have a new home as they were donated to the Elberton Granite Association (EGA) Museum after a vote from the Elbert County Board of Commissioners during Monday night’s meeting. The vote came after hesitancy from the board as they lagged to make a motion.
Habersham Central’s Abbey Donaldson talks up her teammates during a win last year. The Lady Raiders won their first game and hosted two matches Thursday night after press time. FILE

Habersham Central’s Abbey Donaldson talks up her teammates during a win last year. The Lady Raiders won their first game and hosted two matches Thursday night after press time. FILE

Lady Raiders spike Lakeview in 3

News Staff
Friday, August 12, 2022
Habersham Central’s volleyball team won its opening match Tuesday night, beating Lakeview in straight sets, 25-17, 25-19, 25-7. But Lady Raiders coach Lindsey Herrin said her girls still have work to put in.
Lady Raiders catcher, Shelby Rinefierd, gets signs for the next pitch. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Lady Raiders catcher, Shelby Rinefierd, gets signs for the next pitch. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Softball rallies late, but drops first game to Franklin County

News Staff
Friday, August 12, 2022
The Habersham Central varsity softball team opened up its season Tuesday night with a 6-3 home loss to a tough Franklin County team. “I’m happy defensively, I thought we played very well [in that area],” Lady Raiders coach Karlyn Thompson said.
Kitty Rodenas helped Tallulah Falls to two opening wins on Tuesday night. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Kitty Rodenas helped Tallulah Falls to two opening wins on Tuesday night. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

TFS starts out with two wins

News Staff
Friday, August 12, 2022
The quest for a third straight Sweet 16 has begun for the Lady Indians, who opened the season with a pair of wins over visiting Monroe Area and Stephens County on Tuesday evening. In the opening win over Monroe Area (25-12, 25-15), the Lady Indians raced out to a 9-1 lead.

'Divisive concepts' law causes some controversy statewide

News Staff
Thursday, August 11, 2022
   A trio of Georgia education laws that took effect this summer have set the stage for a possibly contentious opening to Georgia’s school year.    The laws address how teachers talk about potentially divisive topics in the classroom and parental control over education.