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Chad Stinchcomb from Steel Horseman M/C of Athens, Amos “Moose” Smith from Steel Kin and Johnny Johnson from Cross Bearers MM of Habersham take a photo with a $3,000 check they helped raise for the Lupus Foundation in 2020.

Chad Stinchcomb from Steel Horseman M/C of Athens, Amos “Moose” Smith from Steel Kin and Johnny Johnson from Cross Bearers MM of Habersham take a photo with a $3,000 check they helped raise for the Lupus Foundation in 2020.

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Lupus awareness ride returns to Alto

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
   Amos Smith says his friend’s daughter, Kayla McGrew, is his hero. Six years ago, she was diagnosed with Lupus, a disease where the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues and organs.
Ethicon employees were evacuated Monday while plant and emergency personnel assessed a potential hazard, but they were back to work around two hours later. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Ethicon employees were evacuated Monday while plant and emergency personnel assessed a potential hazard, but they were back to work around two hours later. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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No one harmed after hydrogen alarm causes concern at Ethicon

News Staff
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
   Around 11:45 a.m. Monday, Cornelia Fire Department along with Demorest Fire Department and Habersham County Emergency Services responded to Ethicon for a hydrogen alarm activation.    As units arrived the plant had already been evacuated.
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Verizon poised to sue county over cell tower

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
   Habersham County’s rejection of a planning board initiative last month for a new cell tower north of Clarkesville has drawn the ire of Verizon Wireless, which is in the process of taking legal action.    A letter dated Feb.
Power lines came crashing down Monday morning when a wreck damaged a utility pole and brought wires down across Cannon Bridge Road.

Power lines came crashing down Monday morning when a wreck damaged a utility pole and brought wires down across Cannon Bridge Road.

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Cornelia crash brings down power lines

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
   A two-car crash Monday morning on Cannon Bridge Road knocked out power to several businesses and closed the road for nearly seven hours.    Around 9 a.m. Monday, a 2010 Honda CR-V driven by Cassandra Marsengill, 27, of Cornelia struck the rear of a 1999 Ford F350 pickup.
Clarkesville Elementary staff members LaDonna Canup, Lauren Fair, Brenda Falck, Allison Boykin, Tara Brookshire and Marie Benfield show off their vaccination cards. HABERSHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS/Submitted

Clarkesville Elementary staff members LaDonna Canup, Lauren Fair, Brenda Falck, Allison Boykin, Tara Brookshire and Marie Benfield show off their vaccination cards. HABERSHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS/Submitted

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Vaccines picking up as more folks become eligible

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
   Business is about to pick up at the Habersham County COVID-19 vaccination site, where federal and state officials hoped to administer twice as many shots per day starting Monday.
Trevor Stevens looks for the signs during a turn at-bat during Monday’s game. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Trevor Stevens looks for the signs during a turn at-bat during Monday’s game. CODY ROGERS/Staff

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Raiders trounce Central Gwinnett in region series

Isaiah Smith
Friday, March 12, 2021
   Habersham Central’s baseball team positioned themselves for a possible region sweep of Central Gwinnett with a 13-3 road win on Wednesday night.    The Raiders scored early and often, culminating with a seven-run fifth inning that eventually helped unite the mercy rule after six.
Habersham Central’s Sarah Clark juggles the ball to gain possession during Tuesday’s win over Winder-Barrow.

Habersham Central’s Sarah Clark juggles the ball to gain possession during Tuesday’s win over Winder-Barrow.

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Raider soccer teams sweep Winder-Barrow

Matthew Osborne
Friday, March 12, 2021
   Habersham Central’s girls soccer team is hitting its stride at a good time.    The Lady Raiders punctuated their recent strong play with a dominant 6-1 win over Winder-Barrow on Tuesday night.