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First responders participating in Saturday night’s Battle of the Heroes stand at attention before the beginning of the game. BRYANT ROCHE/Staff

First responders participating in Saturday night’s Battle of the Heroes stand at attention before the beginning of the game. BRYANT ROCHE/Staff

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‘Battle of the Heroes’ stages triumphant return

Bryant Roche
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
The 8th Easton Foundation “Battle of the Heroes” event at Raiders Stadium Saturday featured a first responders flag football game and a “Best in Show” F-1 Ford. “It means a whole lot to me,” said founder and president Casey Lizama.

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Gresham won’t run for Clarkesville seat

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Councilwoman E. Lane Gresham announced during a Monday work session that she will not be seeking another term on Clarkesville’s city council. Gresham had contemplated a run for Mayor Barrie Aycock’s seat, she said, but decided against staying on the city council altogether.
City Clerk Emily Woodmaster addresses council members Stephanie Almagno, Maarten Venter, Theron Ayers, Mayor Joe Elam, and council members Alice Venter and Larry Lewallen. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

City Clerk Emily Woodmaster addresses council members Stephanie Almagno, Maarten Venter, Theron Ayers, Mayor Joe Elam, and council members Alice Venter and Larry Lewallen. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Baldwin set to hold millage rate

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
The Baldwin City Council voted Thursday to move forward with the first reading of an ordinance keeping the city’s millage rate at 7.
Habersham County has arranged for the KIA Memorial in Clarkesville to be cleaned, and the next step could potentially be adding new flagpoles there to join Old Glory. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham County has arranged for the KIA Memorial in Clarkesville to be cleaned, and the next step could potentially be adding new flagpoles there to join Old Glory. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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County makes deal for KIA Memorial cleaning

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
After much talk about cleaning up the Killed in Action Memorial in Clarkesville, action has finally been taken.
Joseph McGahee worked on the “Slice of History” project in Clarkesville as his Eagle Scout project. JAKE MCGAHEE/Submitted

Joseph McGahee worked on the “Slice of History” project in Clarkesville as his Eagle Scout project. JAKE MCGAHEE/Submitted

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Fly, Eagle, fly

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Joseph McGahee, a student at Tallulah Falls School and third generation Scout, recently received the designation of Eagle after years of dedication to Scouting. The journey that led to where he is today began in the first grade, when he started as a Cub Scout.
Cornelia first responders wade through a flooded parking lot outside of Structure Hair Studio in Cornelia on Tuesday afternoon. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Cornelia first responders wade through a flooded parking lot outside of Structure Hair Studio in Cornelia on Tuesday afternoon. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Habersham County weathers the storm

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Severe storms pummelled Habersham County Tuesday as Tropical Storm Fred moved inland after making landfall on Florida’s coast Monday night. A tornado which was reported to have touched down in Banks County Tuesday morning sparked warnings, flooding and road closures throughout Habersham County.
Tallulah Falls' Evan Prince could be one of the state's top runners this year. E. LANE GRESHAM/Special

Tallulah Falls' Evan Prince could be one of the state's top runners this year. E. LANE GRESHAM/Special

Tallulah Falls runners eyeing another big year

Bryant Roche
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
   The Tallulah Falls cross country season starts Thursday, with the Indians running on principles of sportsmanship and conduct.    This starting point spawns a priority in thanking meet officials and hosts, while also leading the way for younger members to carry on those valued virtues.