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Habersham Central’s Sirmarcus Burney battles through a tackle against Stephens County. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Sirmarcus Burney battles through a tackle against Stephens County. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Turnovers, long TDs hurt Raiders

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Stephens County continued its ownership of Currahee Mountain on Friday night with a 35-18 win over Habersham Central at Raider Stadium.
Members of the community turn out for Recovery Fest at Pitts Park in Clarkesville. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Members of the community turn out for Recovery Fest at Pitts Park in Clarkesville. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Community turns out for Recovery Fest

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Locals flooded into Sam Pitts Park in Clarkesville Saturday in what became a mass turnout in support for those who battle drug addiction.

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In Brief

News Staff
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Voting moved to Community House The Habersham County Board of Elections & Voter Registration has voted to temporarily move the Habersham South Voting Precinct from the First Baptist Church of Cornelia to the Cornelia Community House, located at 601 Wyly Street, Cornelia, Georgia 30531.

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Clarkesville manager: We need LOST money

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
While presenting to the Clarkesville City Council at Monday’s meeting, City Manager Keith Dickerson spoke for several minutes about city revenue, specifically LOST taxes, stating that Clarkesville does not receive LOST revenue collected within the city.
Folks enjoy the vendors at the 2019 Big Red Apple Festival in Cornelia.

Folks enjoy the vendors at the 2019 Big Red Apple Festival in Cornelia.

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Even bigger red apple

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
The Big Red Apple Festival is back on Saturday, returning as most big public events are for the first time in two years. But this year’s event could be the biggest ever, with live entertainment, games for kids and vendors galore.
Habersham Central’s Jonathan Adams tosses the ball to an official after forcing a fumble on the first play of the second half against White County. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Jonathan Adams tosses the ball to an official after forcing a fumble on the first play of the second half against White County. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders prepare for ‘old school’ rival Stephens County

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 17, 2021
One would think losing 23 of the last 24 matchups with Stephens County would discourage the boys from Habersham Central, but the Raiders are relishing the opportunity to knock off the undefeated Indians on Friday night.
Similar trends of slumping test scores have been reported from state to state.

Similar trends of slumping test scores have been reported from state to state.

COVID brings test scores down across Georgia

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, September 17, 2021
Data from the Georgia Milestones Tests, an assessment program intended to gauge students’ academic performance, shows test scores have declined not just in Habersham County but statewide following disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum applauds as Allen Poole, director of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, presents an award for DUI patrol officer of the year to Alto’s John Groves in McCaysville on Sept. 9. Franklin County Sheriff Steve Thomas also was on hand for the presentation. GLENN HARBISON/CNI News Service

Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum applauds as Allen Poole, director of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, presents an award for DUI patrol officer of the year to Alto’s John Groves in McCaysville on Sept. 9. Franklin County Sheriff Steve Thomas also was on hand for the presentation. GLENN HARBISON/CNI News Service

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Alto officer earns DUI patrol award

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 17, 2021
Alto Police Officer John Groves was honored at the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Quad Network Banquet in McCaysville on Sept. 9 as the DUI patrol officer of the year.