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Stetson Branch and his mother, Stephanie Branch, practice before showing at the FFA Livestock show on Saturday. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Stetson Branch and his mother, Stephanie Branch, practice before showing at the FFA Livestock show on Saturday. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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FFA kids put stock in their animals

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
To end FFA week on a high note, Habersham Central High School hosted the local livestock show on Saturday morning, inviting students and community members to learn more about their programs while cheering students who were showcasing their animals.

Arrest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at the Habersham County Detention Center for Feb. 17-Feb. 19, 2022. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.

School bus hit on 365

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
A van crashed into a school bus on Highway 365 Friday morning, damaging both vehicles but causing no serious injuries. “The bus was stopping at a red light when the van struck the bus in the rear,” Superintendent Matthew Cooper said.
Sarah Samsel, Keith Dickerson and Michael Yearwood plant a kwanzan tree in honor of late Councilman Steven Ward. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Sarah Samsel, Keith Dickerson and Michael Yearwood plant a kwanzan tree in honor of late Councilman Steven Ward. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Clarkesville plants living tribute to remember late councilman

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Clarkesville City Council members planted a kwanzan cherry tree along the Clarkesville Greenway walking trail on a cool, bright Friday as a living tribute to former councilman Steven Ward, who passed away unexpectedly in December after suffering a heart attack.
City Manager Donald Anderson, shown shaking hands with Susan Russell, and others celebrate the planting of a new Dogwood tree and commemorate longtime resident and frequent park attendee Kenneth David Kerby Jr., who passed away last year. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

City Manager Donald Anderson, shown shaking hands with Susan Russell, and others celebrate the planting of a new Dogwood tree and commemorate longtime resident and frequent park attendee Kenneth David Kerby Jr., who passed away last year. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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Dog park gets two new additions

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The City of Cornelia presented their two newest additions to the Cornelia Bark Park on Friday morning, a Dogwood tree and a bench in the memory of longtime resident and park regular Kenneth David Kerby.

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Tennis players volley back

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Pickleballers have been making their case for more than a year about their need for greater facilities in Habersham County to accommodate their growing sport. Much of their arguments have been centered around a fading interest in tennis and a lack of use of courts for that sport.
Worshippers rejoice Sunday during the musical portion of the service at River Point Community Church that celebrated its 20th anniversary. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Worshippers rejoice Sunday during the musical portion of the service at River Point Community Church that celebrated its 20th anniversary. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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River Point celebrates 20 years

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
With a night of worship, River Point Community Church celebrated its 20th anniversary as its congregation filled the Demorest campus on Sunday night to sing praises and look forward to what the next 20 years have in store for the church.
The Burns family – Vanessa, Ernest and Portia (from left) – sing at Tallulah Falls School on Friday morning as part of a Black History Month presentation. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

The Burns family – Vanessa, Ernest and Portia (from left) – sing at Tallulah Falls School on Friday morning as part of a Black History Month presentation. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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‘Time to value each other’

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
After getting snowed out on Dr. Martin Luther King Day, Bishop Ernest Burns did not want to miss on his chance to share his wisdom and life experiences with students at Tallulah Falls School.

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Habersham deputy fired after DUI arrest

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
A Habersham County Sheriff’s deputy was relieved of duty after an early morning DUI arrest over the weekend. Around 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning, a Habersham County patrol deputy stopped a vehicle driving along New Liberty Road based on the deputy’s suspicion that the driver was impaired.
Carlton Lewis cleans the floor as he adapts to a new bionic arm brace. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Carlton Lewis cleans the floor as he adapts to a new bionic arm brace. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Technology gives NGTC custodian renewed quality of life

Brian Wellmeier
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Carlton Lewis, a custodian at North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) was born with cerebral palsy, a disorder that affects a person’s movement, posture, muscle tone and balance – but he’s never let his physical disabilities topple his stride down the path that led him to where he is today.