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Hallie Hatchett and Oaklynn Edge enjoy the merry-go-round on Saturday afternoon at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Hallie Hatchett and Oaklynn Edge enjoy the merry-go-round on Saturday afternoon at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Community turns out for Chattahoochee Mountain Fair

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Scouts Jaron Horton, Mitchell McGahee, Joseph McGahee, Thatcher Tatum and Zac Baker raised the flags just before the start of the annual Chattahoochee Mountain Fair Friday evening, where a large number of community members gathered and partook in festivities for the first time in nearly two years...
Habersham’s 10U football team members carry out an American flag before their game Saturday in honor of the 9/11 anniversary. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham’s 10U football team members carry out an American flag before their game Saturday in honor of the 9/11 anniversary. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Remembering together

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Habersham County took the opportunity to remember the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks in many ways Saturday.

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County hopes for clear 10-4 on radio system

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Habersham County is close to finding out how much its new radio system is going to cost, and county officials cannot afford to get this purchase wrong. The county has a bond on three of its SPLOST VII projects , including $7.2 million allocated for the much-needed radio system.
Pat Wilkes (left) and Kay Templeton were well-loved members of Habersham County’s school system before their passing. SUBMITTED

Pat Wilkes (left) and Kay Templeton were well-loved members of Habersham County’s school system before their passing. SUBMITTED

COVID numbers in county, schools trending down

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Habersham County Board of Education Chairman Russ Nelson ended Monday’s meeting by asking folks to remember two staff members who died from COVID-19 recently.
Molly Butler – shown above getting ready to serve during a recent Lady Raiders home match – set a new personal best with 11 aces in Habersham’s win over East Forsyth on Sept. 7. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Molly Butler – shown above getting ready to serve during a recent Lady Raiders home match – set a new personal best with 11 aces in Habersham’s win over East Forsyth on Sept. 7. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Lady Raiders battle Shiloh, Lanier on the court

News Staff
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
The Raiders swept both matches in their first night of region play, coming out on top over the Shiloh Generals and Lanier Longhorns.  Lady Raiders 2, Generals 0 Habersham Central defeated the Shiloh Generals in straight sets, winning the first by a score of 25-14, and the second 25-8.

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Kiker: Growth will come through partnership with businesses

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, September 10, 2021
Economic growth is said to be an inevitable factor in Clarkesville’s future, meaning city council members will be tasked with the oversight and coordination regarding the way that process unfolds – possibly determining what Clarkesville could look like a decade from now.
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BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Raising the flags

News Staff
Friday, September 10, 2021
From left, Gary Cantwell, Barry Church, Doug Wayne joined the VFW Honor Guard on Thursday afternoon to pay tribute to the Killed In Action (KIA) memorial and raise the POW and American flags in the Clarkesville square in recognition of the 9/11 two days before the 20th anniversary of the terror...

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Citizens silent on Baldwin millage rate

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, September 10, 2021
Citizens of Baldwin did not attend Tuesday’s city council work session, which was one of the required public hearings the council must hold before deciding whether or not to rollback the millage rate.

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Cornelia passes noise ordinance

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, September 10, 2021
Cornelia’s City Commission approved two amendments to the city’s noise ordinance Tuesday after recent complaints of loud music and vehicle mufflers causing disturbances in the community.
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Demorest taps Knight as permanent fire chief

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 10, 2021
Jonathan Knight was approved by the Demorest City Council to have the interim tag removed and officially become the city’s fire chief. Knight replaced Ken Ranalli, who served in the role for 10 years before resigning June 1.