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Student charged in Snapchat scare

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
A picture sent by one student to another on Snapchat with one of them holding a BB gun was investigated Tuesday as a possible threat at the Habersham Ninth Grade Academy (NGA).
Some businesses are taking additional precautions in the wake of the latest surge.

Some businesses are taking additional precautions in the wake of the latest surge.

COVID hits all-time high in Habersham

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Habersham County is at its largest seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases of the entire pandemic, according to data from the Department of Public Health. There were 155 cases reported Sept. 2, more than doubling the previous high for a single day.
Fun rides and amusements sit waiting at the fairgrounds in Clarkesville to be unleashed for eight days starting Friday. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Fun rides and amusements sit waiting at the fairgrounds in Clarkesville to be unleashed for eight days starting Friday. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Preparing to bring fun back to life

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
The Chattahoochee Mountain Fair returns to Clarkesville on Friday, and organizers are taking every precaution to make sure fun can be had by all amid the rising COVID-19 numbers.
Habersham Central’s Carter Barrett (23) and B.J. Hodges (79) bring down a runner during the win over Apalachee. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Carter Barrett (23) and B.J. Hodges (79) bring down a runner during the win over Apalachee. TOM ASKEW/Special

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OSBORNE: Stocking up on popcorn until 2025

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, September 2, 2021
   Hall-of-Famer Terrell Owens was fond of saying “Getcha popcorn ready!” when it was time for him to put on a show.    No matter whether you liked Owens or you didn’t, he was must-see-TV for his entire NFL career.
Habersham Central’s Noah Wilson breaks away from Apalachee tacklers after making a catch last Friday night. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Noah Wilson breaks away from Apalachee tacklers after making a catch last Friday night. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Habersham senior Wilson paces two-way attack for Raiders

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, September 2, 2021
   Football pundits say the most important drive of a close game is often the opening possession of the second half.    Last Friday night, the Raiders came out of a long halftime that featured two band performances to a seven-point lead over Apalachee.
Clarkesville’s gazebo maintenance could be a joint project by Habersham County and the city of Clarkesville. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Clarkesville’s gazebo maintenance could be a joint project by Habersham County and the city of Clarkesville. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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County, Clarkesville get together on gazebo

Brian Wellmeier
Thursday, September 2, 2021
   Habersham County and the City of Clarkesville have made a mutual effort to settle past disputes over the square in downtown Clarkesville – a subject of controversy over the years between the two government entities.
Demorest public works employees tend to a damaged pipe earlier this summer. Excessive rains have kept workers busy. BRYAN POPHAM/Submitted

Demorest public works employees tend to a damaged pipe earlier this summer. Excessive rains have kept workers busy. BRYAN POPHAM/Submitted

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Demorest eyeing stormwater ordinance

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, September 2, 2021
   Demorest is considering a stormwater ordinance after reports came to the city council Tuesday of five more damaged pipes in the wake of recent heavy rainfall events.
Tristan Ray Hunsucker, 21, of Clarkesville

Tristan Ray Hunsucker, 21, of Clarkesville

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Chase gets up to 150 mph through Clarkesville

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, September 2, 2021
   A man was arrested on dozens of violations and charges after racing through the middle of Clarkesville at speeds up to 150 mph while being pursued by Georgia State Patrol.    Just after noon on Aug.
Cornelia Commissioner Wes Dodd is shown receiving the Distinguished Citizen Award from the Northeast Georgia Council of Boy Scouts along with his wife Kerri.

Cornelia Commissioner Wes Dodd is shown receiving the Distinguished Citizen Award from the Northeast Georgia Council of Boy Scouts along with his wife Kerri.

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Cornelia mourns ‘trusted leader’ Dodd

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, September 2, 2021
   Cornelia Commissioner Wesley Dodd died Wednesday and left a legacy of service to his city and the community at large.    A statement from the city of Cornelia said officials were “deeply saddened” by his passing that resulted from what they called “a short but vigorous battle with cancer.