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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.
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.
Abbey Donaldson (left) and Allie Church hope to help the Lady Raiders stay unbeaten with two matches Thursday night at home.

Abbey Donaldson (left) and Allie Church hope to help the Lady Raiders stay unbeaten with two matches Thursday night at home.

Lady Raider volleyball opens at home

News Staff
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Habersham Central's volleyball team improved to 3-0 with sweeps over Seckinger (25-14, 25-9) and Banks County (25-16, 25-17) on Thursday night.    The Lady Raider softball team got its first win of the year with a 5-3 decision at White County.
Hallie Hatchett is greeted by Assistant Principal Jennifer Porter at Hazel Grove Elementary on the first day of school. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Hallie Hatchett is greeted by Assistant Principal Jennifer Porter at Hazel Grove Elementary on the first day of school. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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They just keep growing

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
In the spring, the voters passed the E-SPLOST again, a move that will help fund a growing school system. Superintendent Matthew Cooper announced Monday the elementary schools in Habersham County are up 189 students over last year on Day 2 of the new school year.