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Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday that vaccines would soon be open to everyone age 16 and up.

Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday that vaccines would soon be open to everyone age 16 and up.

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Vaccines for all adults begin Thursday, March 25

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
   Habersham County’s mass vaccination site nearly hit its goal of administering 2,000 COVID-19 vaccines per day last week, and the influx of those wanting their shot has made a positive impact on Habersham County’s economy.
Tallulah Falls' Joel Miller waits for a pitch during Friday's win over Loganville Christian.

Tallulah Falls' Joel Miller waits for a pitch during Friday's win over Loganville Christian.

Raiders, Indians play ball on Tuesday night

News Staff
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
   Tallulah Falls split a doubleheader with George Walton on Tuesday night, taking the opener 2-0 but falling 8-6 in the nightcap for their first region loss.    The Indians (9-4, 4-1) got a four-hit shutout in the opener from Aubrey Huggins, who also struck out nine batters.
Habersham Central’s Sutton Dover connects for a hit against Central Gwinnett. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Habersham Central’s Sutton Dover connects for a hit against Central Gwinnett. CODY ROGERS/Staff

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Habersham Central baseball team presses on despite injuries

Isaiah Smith
Friday, March 19, 2021
   The Raider baseball team has gotten off to a hot start in the 2021 season, but things for the team haven’t looked the way many thought they would coming into the year.
Tallulah Falls’ Grey Bourlet runs the hurdles at Mill Creek.

Tallulah Falls’ Grey Bourlet runs the hurdles at Mill Creek.

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Tallulah Falls track team shines at White County

News Staff
Friday, March 19, 2021
   One Friday a year ago, the bottom dropped out of high school athletics, but the Ridge Runner Classic in White County on March 12 revealed the ethos of track & field and the resiliency of young people to make sweet lemonade.
Salvador Villagomez, 26, of Fort Worth, Texas

Salvador Villagomez, 26, of Fort Worth, Texas

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Two charged in possible murder conspiracy

Matthew Osborne
Friday, March 19, 2021
   The investigation into an overnight assault and manhunt in Clarkesville in the early hours of Monday is expanding.    A woman assaulted on Faye Potts Road around 1:30 a.m. Monday is still in stable but critical condition in a medically-induced coma at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Habersham County Schools Delayed

Habersham County Schools Delayed

Habersham County Schools on three-hour delay Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
   Habersham County Schools will be on a three-hour delay Thursday with the threat of severe storms coming in overnight.    “The National Weather Service has informed us that the timing of the worst storms for Habersham County is 7-9 a.m.