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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.”
Habersham Central’s Zeke Whittington goes up for a touchdown catch during the third quarter against Apalachee on Friday night. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Zeke Whittington goes up for a touchdown catch during the third quarter against Apalachee on Friday night. TOM ASKEW/Special

Raiders bounce back, shut down Apalachee

Bryant Roche
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Habersham Central contained Apalachee’s wing-T pistol Friday, winning 27-7 over the Wildcats in a bounce-back performance.
Madea barked loudly enough to wake her family and save their lives.

Madea barked loudly enough to wake her family and save their lives.

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Hero dog gives life to save her family

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Around 5 a.m. Monday morning, the Wade family was awakened by their dog Madea, who was barking loudly.    Alexis Wade went to check on her infant son and immediately saw flames when she walked out of the room.
Dr. Marcella Davies (middle back with bracelet) stands with her students in Sierra Leone.

Dr. Marcella Davies (middle back with bracelet) stands with her students in Sierra Leone.

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Piedmont professor brings hope to native country

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Piedmont University Prof. Marcella Davies can usually be found teaching nursing students at the school’s Athens or Demorest campus on any given day of the week.

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Prince wins quadrathalon again

Bryant Roche
Friday, August 27, 2021
Tallulah Falls held the 16th Annual Cross Country Quadrathalon Tuesday, with senior Evan Prince beating last year’s mark to win for the third time in a row. About a mile north of the school on 441, the event took place at Tallulah Gorge, with the beach being beside the lake.
The Lady Raiders celebrate after winning the first match Tuesday night. CODY ROGERS/Staff

The Lady Raiders celebrate after winning the first match Tuesday night. CODY ROGERS/Staff

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Lady Raiders split in home tri-match

News Staff
Friday, August 27, 2021
Habersham Central took one of two in their home doubleheader Tuesday. In the first match, they defeated Lumpkin County (3-6) 25-13, 19-17, after falling in the first set 16-25. In the second match, the third in the tri-match series, they lost to Gainesville (6-5) 21-25, 14-25.
Habersham Central’s Crystal Langley rips a hit during the Lady Raiders’ game at Franklin County on Monday. SHANE SCOGGINS/CNI News Service

Habersham Central’s Crystal Langley rips a hit during the Lady Raiders’ game at Franklin County on Monday. SHANE SCOGGINS/CNI News Service

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Lady Raiders outslug Winder for region win

Bryant Roche
Friday, August 27, 2021
Habersham Central softball won their region opener 8-6 at Winder-Barrow on the road Tuesday. “It’s great to get out on a win, especially against these people,” Raiders coach Bill Bradley said. “This is a good bunch.