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This bear took a stroll through a Cornelia backyard on Tuesday evening. EMMA HOCHGESANGNOFFSINGER/Submitted

This bear took a stroll through a Cornelia backyard on Tuesday evening. EMMA HOCHGESANGNOFFSINGER/Submitted

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Cornelia bear seeks the necessities

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 27, 2021
The bear did not give a lick about the humans trying to interrupt his evening activities. Instead, the mellow black bear took a tour of one Cornelia home’s backyard bird feeders and even considered taking a dip in the pool on Tuesday night.

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Suspect tries to toss satchel of drugs to mom

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 27, 2021
A Banks County man faces a slew of charges after being stopped at a checkpoint while allegedly in the possession of drugs. Corey Dwight Howington, 33, of Homer was driving on Demorest-Mt. Airy Highway near Golf Course Road in the late hours of Aug.
Qymane Brawner works with students at the Tim Lee Boys and Girls Club. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Qymane Brawner works with students at the Tim Lee Boys and Girls Club. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Club’s afterschool program thriving

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, August 27, 2021
Qymane Brawner, unit director of Habersham County’s Tim Lee Boys and Girls Club, says his organization is seeing success and continued improvement of local students throughout the county. The Tim Lee Boys and Girls Club started Aug.
An American Apache helicopter flies through Afghanistan earlier this year. ANDRE KLIMKE/Unsplash

An American Apache helicopter flies through Afghanistan earlier this year. ANDRE KLIMKE/Unsplash

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‘We should have been allowed to finish the job’

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 27, 2021
In the wake of Thursday’s bombing in Afghanistan that killed at least a dozen American servicemen and dozens of Afghan citizens, many are left to wonder how it all got to this point.
Habersham Medical Center is running out of empty beds due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Habersham Medical Center is running out of empty beds due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

COVID-19 pushes TFS to online learning

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, August 27, 2021
Tallulah Falls School is going virtual through the Labor Day holiday due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in the surrounding area. “The number of positive cases and quarantined individuals in Habersham and the surrounding counties reflect what is happening in the rest of the world.
Janet Kinsey got a special treat from her son at the Tampa Bay game – the ball from his first professional touchdown. Photo by CORY CURTIS/Special

Janet Kinsey got a special treat from her son at the Tampa Bay game – the ball from his first professional touchdown. Photo by CORY CURTIS/Special

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Habersham native Kinsey going all in for NFL dream

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, August 26, 2021
   Mason Kinsey has been getting a lot of attention in training camp as a longshot contender to make the Tennessee Titans’ roster this year.    While others are just starting to come around, he has always believed in himself.    Kinsey recently gave an interview to TennesseeTitans.
Habersham Central’s Audrey Hotard nears the finish line during Saturday’s meet in Athens. BRYANT ROCHE/Staff

Habersham Central’s Audrey Hotard nears the finish line during Saturday’s meet in Athens. BRYANT ROCHE/Staff

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Raider runners get lift from freshman twins

Bryant Roche
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Habersham Central cross country coach Rabun Kimzey finished his debut with twin freshman sisters leading the way at the NEGA Championships in Athens Saturday. “For the athletes there, it’s a good experience because we’ve just been running with each other,” said the former Georgia track athlete.
Habersham Central’s Emma Forrester fires to the plate Monday night against Franklin County. SHANE SCOGGINS/CNI News Service

Habersham Central’s Emma Forrester fires to the plate Monday night against Franklin County. SHANE SCOGGINS/CNI News Service

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Lady Raiders lose pitchers’ duel with Franklin County

Bryant Roche
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Habersham Central’s Emma Forrester had thrown more balls than strikes after a leadoff walk, yet was in the midst of a scoreless pitching duel with Franklin County’s Georgia Tech commit Monday night.
Habersham Central freshman Zeke Whittington gets behind the defense for a touchdown against Madison County on Friday night. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central freshman Zeke Whittington gets behind the defense for a touchdown against Madison County on Friday night. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Madison dives right in, gets by Raiders

Bryant Roche
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Habersham Central couldn’t defend the dive, allowing touchdowns on the play three times in losing the season opener to Madison County, 28-25. On the other score, the Red Raiders had gained possession after a 22-yard end around finished with a fumble.