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The grand marshals for the Mountain Laurel Festival parade were veterans Andy Negra and Monty Smith. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

The grand marshals for the Mountain Laurel Festival parade were veterans Andy Negra and Monty Smith. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Mountainous start to summer

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The Mountain Laurel Festival delivered everything it promised Saturday, as folks gathered for fun, treats and fellowship. The parade, sponsored by the Clarkesville Lions Club, kicked off the day with vehicles, creatures and princesses of all shapes and sizes.
BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

ELECTION 2022: Results from Tuesday's primary

News Staff
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Habersham County Commissioner Jimmy Tench was re-elected Tuesday night without a runoff, earning 55% of the vote against two challengers to win a second term. There are no Democrats running against him November.
The lifeguard stands at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center have been empty during some scheduled pool hours lately as a lack of safety personnel has forced the pool to be closed early on multiple occasions. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/CNI News Service

The lifeguard stands at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center have been empty during some scheduled pool hours lately as a lack of safety personnel has forced the pool to be closed early on multiple occasions. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/CNI News Service

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County pool short on lifeguards

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 20, 2022
Wilson Elder spoke at Monday’s Habersham County Board of Commissioners meeting to bring attention to a recent problem at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center.    “On several occasions, the pool has been closed because we don’t have lifeguards,” Elder said.
Habersham Central’s Anthony Thomas catches a swing pass in practice earlier this spring.

Habersham Central’s Anthony Thomas catches a swing pass in practice earlier this spring.

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Raiders get a spring test drive against Hart County

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 20, 2022
Habersham Central will get a sneak preview of its 2022 squad at a controlled scrimmage against Hart County tonight at Raider Stadium.    The game will likely use the chains and the clock, but each team will get 10 plays on offense and defense before different squads of players are swapped in.
While the 1983 organ was restored in 2020, the First Presbyterian Church of Clarkesville will be holding what they hope will be the first of many programs to showcase the instrument on Sunday.

While the 1983 organ was restored in 2020, the First Presbyterian Church of Clarkesville will be holding what they hope will be the first of many programs to showcase the instrument on Sunday.

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Restored organ to make its debut May 22

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Friday, May 20, 2022
First Presbyterian Church of Clarkesville will be hosting a concert on Sunday, May 22, to celebrate the dedication of their pipe organ, which underwent a restoration in 2020 that went uncelebrated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Piedmont University has run afoul of controversy with administration and faculty not on the same page.

Piedmont University has run afoul of controversy with administration and faculty not on the same page.

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Meeting unveils more of ‘toxic’ Piedmont culture

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, May 20, 2022
Testimony given by faculty members present during Piedmont University’s special called session of the senate faculty last Monday – when a majority of faculty members took a vote of no confidence in President James Mellichamp – provides further insight into problems between the university hierarchy...
From left are Tallulah Falls School Class of 2022 Salutatorian Jingan “Jerry” Sang and Valedictorian Jingyi “Jason” Sang. E. LANE GRESHAM/Special

From left are Tallulah Falls School Class of 2022 Salutatorian Jingan “Jerry” Sang and Valedictorian Jingyi “Jason” Sang. E. LANE GRESHAM/Special

Twins named Tallulah Falls' top students

News Staff
Friday, May 20, 2022
Tallulah Falls School has released the names of its top two graduates for the Class of 2022.    Jingyi “Jason” Sang is the valedictorian, and Jingan “Jerry” Sang is the salutatorian. The twins are from Shanghai, China.
Habersham County Election Tech/Coordinator Izac Martin and Poll Manager Derek LaPerriere conduct the logic and accuracy testing on Habersham County’s voting machines in preparation for the primary Tuesday, May 24.

Habersham County Election Tech/Coordinator Izac Martin and Poll Manager Derek LaPerriere conduct the logic and accuracy testing on Habersham County’s voting machines in preparation for the primary Tuesday, May 24.

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Hatchett served in ‘political’ suits against voting law

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 20, 2022
Georgia Sen. Bo Hatchett was getting in his car in his driveway Tuesday when he was approached by a process server.
Lisa Camp and the singers from Shady Grove Baptist Church were among the entertainment at last year’s Mountain Laurel Festival.

Lisa Camp and the singers from Shady Grove Baptist Church were among the entertainment at last year’s Mountain Laurel Festival.

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Mountain Laurel Festival turning 60

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 20, 2022
For the first time since the pandemic, the circle of the community calendar is complete.    The 60th anniversary of the Mountain Laurel Festival will be celebrated Saturday, a year after a thunderous return to fellowship at last year’s record-setting event.