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Clarkesville approves liquor referendum

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
The Clarkesville City Council unanimously passed a motion at Monday’s work session to allow for a resolution calling for a special referendum election for the package sale of distilled spirits on the upcoming election day ballot.
Maricruz Flores was among Mrs. Mandy Wilson’s first class at Baldwin Elementary School in 2004. MANDY WILSON/Submitted

Maricruz Flores was among Mrs. Mandy Wilson’s first class at Baldwin Elementary School in 2004. MANDY WILSON/Submitted

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Student, teacher went on their educational journey together

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Starting pre-k at Baldwin Elementary School as a first-generation student of Mexican background in 2004 meant that, unlike other students, Maricruz Flores couldn’t rely on family members to guide her through the American school system.
Annette Lee (left) and Sandra Deal applaud a speaker during the open house event Thursday evening for the Habersham County Boys & Girls Club. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Annette Lee (left) and Sandra Deal applaud a speaker during the open house event Thursday evening for the Habersham County Boys & Girls Club. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Habersham Boys & Girls Club opens doors for local children

News Staff
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
The Habersham County Boys and Girls Club opened its doors to the public Thursday, as the Habersham Advisory Committee and other members of the community gathered to recognize the official naming of the club after Tim Lee.
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Celebrate Juneteenth

News Staff
Friday, June 18, 2021
This weekend there will be celebrations all over America for Juneteenth. If you do not know what this celebration is about you can look it up and it explains in detail what it is all about. But I will give you a brief overview of how it came about.

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Sports Shorts

News Staff
Friday, June 18, 2021
Championship Skills Basketball Camp set MAJ Hoops will be hosting a basketball camp at the Habersham County Recreation Department June 28-30 from 9 a.m.-noon.
Enzo Combs extends the ball to avoid the defense before finishing a layup in the Raiders summer game against Rabun County last Friday. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Enzo Combs extends the ball to avoid the defense before finishing a layup in the Raiders summer game against Rabun County last Friday. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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Raider hoops putting in work

Isaiah Smith
Friday, June 18, 2021
Tournament winners were (from left) Greg Bowen, Brian Wright and Kurt Cooper. Not pictured was Les Hendrix. CHUCK TAYLOR/Submitted

Tournament winners were (from left) Greg Bowen, Brian Wright and Kurt Cooper. Not pictured was Les Hendrix. CHUCK TAYLOR/Submitted

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Golfers raise money for CASA

News Staff
Friday, June 18, 2021
Northeast Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) held their 14th Annual Tee Off for CASA golf tournament June 8 at The Orchard Golf and Country Club.