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Wanted men sought

News Staff
Friday, May 28, 2021
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office has been seeking two wanted men for the last week. Paul Dylan Gross, 28, is wanted in reference to several warrants for his arrest. Previous warrants include filing/eluding officers, reckless driving and obstruction.
Fieldale could use some more hands now that the pandemic is over. LYNNE RAMSUER/Submitted

Fieldale could use some more hands now that the pandemic is over. LYNNE RAMSUER/Submitted

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Labor shortage hits poultry industry hard

News Staff
Friday, May 28, 2021
Increased consumer activity post-pandemic, violent storms throughout the southeast, the winter storm that left Texas frozen for weeks, and even a decline in hatchings in Tyson Foods’ chicken plants are all among a variety of factors said to be contributing to the limited supply and rising price of...
Finn Jackson of Boy Scout Troop 5 in Clarkesville places flags on the graves of veterans Thursday morning at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Park in Demorest. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Finn Jackson of Boy Scout Troop 5 in Clarkesville places flags on the graves of veterans Thursday morning at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Park in Demorest. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Pause and reflect - Veterans, youth unite to honor fallen soldiers

News Staff
Friday, May 28, 2021
Habersham County’s veterans organizations are gearing up to remember those who have given their lives in service of their country. There are two Memorial Day events planned for Monday in the county, but the first task was the decoration of graves, which began Thursday.
After once voting not to have fireworks at all, then considering delaying them, then voting to have them July 3 and taking no action for almost two months, Demorest City Council may approve Fourth of July fireworks at its Tuesday meeting.

After once voting not to have fireworks at all, then considering delaying them, then voting to have them July 3 and taking no action for almost two months, Demorest City Council may approve Fourth of July fireworks at its Tuesday meeting.

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Demorest likely to have fireworks July 4

News Staff
Friday, May 28, 2021
Demorest City Council has debated every angle of Fourth of July fireworks, including having them as planned, cancelling them altogether and moving the fireworks to Christmastime.
Aric Mawdesley speaks with the Raiders varsity players during his first practice with the team Monday night. Mawdesley joins the Raiders after successful head coaching stints at Berrien County and North Cobb Christian. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Aric Mawdesley speaks with the Raiders varsity players during his first practice with the team Monday night. Mawdesley joins the Raiders after successful head coaching stints at Berrien County and North Cobb Christian. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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New era off and running - Mawdesley sets sail as Raiders’ new coach

News Staff
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Last Friday, the Habersham County Board of Education approved the hire of Aric Mawdesley to lead the Raiders’ basketball program.  “We’re awful lucky to get somebody of his stature that can be as good as I think he can be at this late of date,” Raiders Athletic Director Geep Cunningham said.
From left, Tom Gagnon, Ron Coker, Patrick Ledford, Kallan Williams, Nanette Baughman, Dan Nee, Enzo Combs, Tinisha Combs, Emyrie Combs, Lizzie Trimar, Marianne Longerbone and April Ferguson helped break ground for the Habitat for Humanity house in Demorest on Monday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

From left, Tom Gagnon, Ron Coker, Patrick Ledford, Kallan Williams, Nanette Baughman, Dan Nee, Enzo Combs, Tinisha Combs, Emyrie Combs, Lizzie Trimar, Marianne Longerbone and April Ferguson helped break ground for the Habitat for Humanity house in Demorest on Monday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Habitat for Humanity breaks ground for family’s new home

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Habitat for Humanity broke ground at the site of what will soon become a Habersham County family’s new home. Tinisha Combs and her two children were selected by the organization for a new three-bedroom, two-bathroom house on Arizona Street in Demorest.