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FFA participants from Habersham Central High School included (front row, from left) Advisor Willie Crump, Emma Holland (State Degree), Jayley Crane (State Degree) and Advisors Aaron Newton and Amy Crump. Back row are (from left) Eddie Ojeda (1st Place State, Swine Production Placement Proficiency), Dylan Rice (State Degree), Drew Maney (State Degree) and Adam Caudell (State Degree). LEIGH VINSON/Submitted

FFA participants from Habersham Central High School included (front row, from left) Advisor Willie Crump, Emma Holland (State Degree), Jayley Crane (State Degree) and Advisors Aaron Newton and Amy Crump. Back row are (from left) Eddie Ojeda (1st Place State, Swine Production Placement Proficiency), Dylan Rice (State Degree), Drew Maney (State Degree) and Adam Caudell (State Degree). LEIGH VINSON/Submitted

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GALLERY: FFA shines at state convention in Macon

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Friday, April 30, 2021
First photo: Not pictured are Cassie Carter (1st Place State, Agricultural Services Proficiency), Kelsie Hanley (Georgia Ford Dealerships Scholarship Recipient) and Grace McClain (State Degree, Supreme FFA Showman for Beef Cattle).

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Baldwin set to lose 3 officers

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Friday, April 30, 2021
Three of Baldwin’s five police officers have resigned, effective May 12, leaving the city in jeopardy of being dangerously shorthanded in their department. Interim Chief Matt Nall along with Officers Chad Suttles and Ryan Thomas gave their notice to the city Thursday.
Gov. Brian Kemp (left) talks Thursday at Cornelia City Hall as Mayor John Borrow and City Manager Dee Anderson listen. CHAMIAN CRUZ/Staff

Gov. Brian Kemp (left) talks Thursday at Cornelia City Hall as Mayor John Borrow and City Manager Dee Anderson listen. CHAMIAN CRUZ/Staff

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Kemp visits Cornelia to sign bills

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Friday, April 30, 2021
Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law 10 bills sponsored by area legislators on Thursday at Cornelia City Hall.  “We had an unbelievable session,” Kemp said. “I want to thank all of the members of the house and senate that are here.
Andy Negra took a look at a halftrack military vehicle at Joe Hatfield’s workshop in Clarkesville on Thursday. Negra drove a similar vehicle in World War II. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Andy Negra took a look at a halftrack military vehicle at Joe Hatfield’s workshop in Clarkesville on Thursday. Negra drove a similar vehicle in World War II. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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History comes alive - Veteran recalls journey through Europe in WWII

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Friday, April 30, 2021
White County resident Andy Negra stopped by to admire Joe Hatfield’s halftrack military vehicle in Clarkesville on Thursday, but it was hardly the first time he had seen one.
Demorest’s existing fire truck will be replaced by a new one at the end of 2021 now that the City Council has officially decided on its purchase. That new truck will stay in the city’s possession as the council also voted to keep its fire department intact and not merge with the county. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Demorest’s existing fire truck will be replaced by a new one at the end of 2021 now that the City Council has officially decided on its purchase. That new truck will stay in the city’s possession as the council also voted to keep its fire department intact and not merge with the county. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Demorest votes to keep its fire department

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Friday, April 30, 2021
Demorest City Council made their selection of the new fire truck official Tuesday, which somehow was not the biggest fire department-related news of the night.

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Raiders take fourth in region

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Entering the Region 8-6A track meet, Habersham Central’s men’s team felt good about its chances to extend its season with a solid showing. And that’s just what the Raiders did, taking fourth over stiff competition to send several athletes to sectionals.
Hadden Carswell takes a lead off third base before scoring HCHS’ first run of the night last Friday against Lanier. Carswell went 2-4 in his return to the diamond with two singles, a walk and two runs scored. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Hadden Carswell takes a lead off third base before scoring HCHS’ first run of the night last Friday against Lanier. Carswell went 2-4 in his return to the diamond with two singles, a walk and two runs scored. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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Carswell leads memorable night for Raider seniors

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
The Raider baseball closed the regular season on a high note last Friday, as they took down Lanier 13-7 on senior night.  “I just can’t say how much these seniors mean to me.