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Habersham County Manager Phil Sutton and Habersham County Commissioner Jimmy Tench talk following Monday morning’s airport commission meeting. CHAMIAN CRUZ/Staff

Habersham County Manager Phil Sutton and Habersham County Commissioner Jimmy Tench talk following Monday morning’s airport commission meeting. CHAMIAN CRUZ/Staff

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Market conditions put hangar project on hold at airport

News Staff
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
While all signs point toward continued growth at the Habersham County Airport, labor shortages and high material costs have temporarily halted its project for 10 additional hangars. The airport commission now needs to decide how to move forward.

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Georgia once-a-decade redistricting kickoff set for next week

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
ATLANTA - The once-a-decade process of redrawing Georgia’s congressional and legislative district lines is about to begin. The state House and Senate committees in charge of redistricting will hold a joint virtual town hall meeting next week to start gathering feedback from Georgia residents.

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Softball finishes with top-25 ranking

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Friday, June 4, 2021
After a stellar season, Piedmont University's softball team finished the season ranked No. 18 in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association's national poll. The end-of-season ranking marks the first time the Lady Lions have been ranked in the top 25 to close a season.
Carter Ballstadt (first picture) and Sam Carpenter (second picture) became the first pair of Piedmont teammates to garner D3Baseball.com All-America honors Wednesday aft ernoon, while Jack Bartlewski also joined the pair in making the ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Teams. PIEDMONT COLLEGE/Submitted

Carter Ballstadt (first picture) and Sam Carpenter (second picture) became the first pair of Piedmont teammates to garner D3Baseball.com All-America honors Wednesday aft ernoon, while Jack Bartlewski also joined the pair in making the ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Teams. PIEDMONT COLLEGE/Submitted

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Piedmont sees three baseball players earn postseason awards

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Friday, June 4, 2021
Over the past week, Piedmont University’s baseball team has seen three players bring home various recognitions for their performances in the 2021 season.
TFS’ spring esports team saw the League of Legends team advance to the Final Four and the Rocket League team make an Elite Eight appearance. Pictured are (L to R) head coach Casey Barron, Grant Barron, Cain Chitwood, Eli Higbie, Baylee Macbeth, Junho So, Jerry Sang, David Hu, Jason Sang, and Coach Josh Brady. Not pictured is Daniel Shin. CASEY BARRON/Submitted

TFS’ spring esports team saw the League of Legends team advance to the Final Four and the Rocket League team make an Elite Eight appearance. Pictured are (L to R) head coach Casey Barron, Grant Barron, Cain Chitwood, Eli Higbie, Baylee Macbeth, Junho So, Jerry Sang, David Hu, Jason Sang, and Coach Josh Brady. Not pictured is Daniel Shin. CASEY BARRON/Submitted

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Tallulah Falls School’s esports team successful in second season

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Friday, June 4, 2021
In just its second year of existence, Tallulah Falls' esports team has already surpassed the expectations of many and begun making a name for itself on a statewide stage.
Since it began six years ago, the Habersham County Pickleball Club meets multiple times each week at the Aquatic Center tennis courts to play pickup games. Participants range in age from their teens to mid-80s, and many say the atmosphere of fun, inclusivity and community keep them coming out to play. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Since it began six years ago, the Habersham County Pickleball Club meets multiple times each week at the Aquatic Center tennis courts to play pickup games. Participants range in age from their teens to mid-80s, and many say the atmosphere of fun, inclusivity and community keep them coming out to play. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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Habersham Countians of all ages enjoying pickleball

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Friday, June 4, 2021
Over the past few years, pickleball has turned into one of the fastest growing sports in the country. And over the past six years, the Habersham County Pickleball Club (HCPC) has done its part to help spread the game throughout the county and Northeast Georgia.

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Cornelia resolves to hold distilled spirits referendum

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Friday, June 4, 2021
The Cornelia City Commission passed a resolution Tuesday night to initiate a referendum to authorize the issuance of licenses for the package sale of distilled spirits in the city.  The election superintendent will now put it on the ballot for the November election.