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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.

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Clarkesville buys property for park access

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
There’s soon to be a passage of direct access from downtown Clarkesville to Sam Pitts Park, after a unanimous vote by council at a special called meeting Thursday to purchase .88 acres of property on Washington Street, the former location of African Methodist Episcopal Church known as Deas Chapel,...
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

News Staff
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.
Donald Tench of Demorest, a veteran of the Korean War, was part of the original Grant-Reeves Honor Guard more than a half-century ago. He still makes himself available to serve even though he is “retired.” MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Donald Tench of Demorest, a veteran of the Korean War, was part of the original Grant-Reeves Honor Guard more than a half-century ago. He still makes himself available to serve even though he is “retired.” MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Guard gets its due Honors

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
After they have honored so many servicemen and women, it was time for the Grant-Reeves Veterans Honor Guard to get some kudos of their own.
Guns, drugs and cash were seized from a Baldwin home where five were arrested on drug and weapons charges. ARDEO/Submitted

Guns, drugs and cash were seized from a Baldwin home where five were arrested on drug and weapons charges. ARDEO/Submitted

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Baldwin drug house busted

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
A Baldwin home under surveillance by law enforcement for weeks was searched last week, resulting in five arrests on drug-related charges.
Marlana Kennedy (middle) smiles as she receives her DAISY Award from nursing Director Valerie Lewis and CEO Tyler WIlliams. Cinnamon buns are the signature food of the award, based on its foundation’s namesake. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Marlana Kennedy (middle) smiles as she receives her DAISY Award from nursing Director Valerie Lewis and CEO Tyler WIlliams. Cinnamon buns are the signature food of the award, based on its foundation’s namesake. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Habersham nurse earns DAISY Award

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
They had to trick her to keep it a surprise, but it was worth it. Habersham Medical Center nurse Marlana Kennedy walked into the board room at the hospital Tuesday morning to find many of her friends and colleagues waiting to present her with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.