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Piedmont's Peyton Irvin warms up before an inning during a recent home game. KARL L. MOORE/Special

Piedmont's Peyton Irvin warms up before an inning during a recent home game. KARL L. MOORE/Special

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Piedmont's Irvin gets right back to mowing down the competition

Isaiah Smith
Friday, March 12, 2021
   When Piedmont College’s 2020 baseball season was canceled last March, then-freshman standout Peyton Irvin used a single word to describe the feeling for himself and the team – disappointed.
The Mt. Airy Police Department has gotten years of service from a 2008 Crown Victoria, but it is now seeking a grant to help pay for a newer patrol vehicle.

The Mt. Airy Police Department has gotten years of service from a 2008 Crown Victoria, but it is now seeking a grant to help pay for a newer patrol vehicle.

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Mt. Airy seeking grant, loan for new patrol car

Matthew Osborne
Friday, March 12, 2021
   Mt. Airy’s Town Council approved documents Wednesday to seek a grant and loan from the USDA for purchase of a new police vehicle.    The patrol vehicle will be a fully-equipped 2021 Dodge Charger at a cost of $32,800. The town has just two vehicles in its police fleet.
The Oaks-Scenic View Assisted Living in Baldwin was one of 44 assisted living facilities in Georgia to receive Pinnacle Quality Insight’s Customer Experience Award in 2020 recognizing it for exemplary customer service in a variety of areas. Here, residents Nancy Mangum (left) and Karen Craven relax in one of the sitting areas around the facility.

The Oaks-Scenic View Assisted Living in Baldwin was one of 44 assisted living facilities in Georgia to receive Pinnacle Quality Insight’s Customer Experience Award in 2020 recognizing it for exemplary customer service in a variety of areas. Here, residents Nancy Mangum (left) and Karen Craven relax in one of the sitting areas around the facility.

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Oaks-Scenic View earns national honor

Isaiah Smith
Friday, March 12, 2021
   Despite grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic like many others, The Oak-Scenic View Assisted Living in Baldwin was recognized in February with Pinnacle Quality Insight’s Customer Experience Award for their exemplary service over the past year.     “We’re humbled.
Cornelia Commissioner Tony Cook speaks at the dedication of the new city hall. Cook was elected in 2019 to his seventh term in office for the city’s fourth ward. JESSIE OWENSBY/Submitted

Cornelia Commissioner Tony Cook speaks at the dedication of the new city hall. Cook was elected in 2019 to his seventh term in office for the city’s fourth ward. JESSIE OWENSBY/Submitted

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Cook remains a positive voice in the community

Matthew Osborne
Friday, March 12, 2021
   Cornelia Commissioner Tony Cook has been in office for nearly a quarter-century. He was born and raised in Habersham County, and he has spent 66 years trying to make it a better place.
Tallulah Falls’ Aiden Gragg barely beats the tag of Rabun Gap third baseman Sabien Rivera.

Tallulah Falls’ Aiden Gragg barely beats the tag of Rabun Gap third baseman Sabien Rivera.

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Tallulah Falls baseball splits with Rabun Gap

News Staff
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
   Rabun Gap entered last Saturday afternoon’s doubleheader at Tallulah Falls at .500, and the Indians two games above that. They both stayed that way after a split.     Trent Thomas’ six strong innings highlighted Tallulah’s 8-5 win in the opener, despite the Indians being outhit.
The 8U Lady Raiders All-Star team won the GRPA Class B state championship Saturday with a 27-14 win over the Barrow County All-Stars. Pictured are team members (front, center) Chanelle Mattox, (middle, from left) Jansyn Purdy, Whitley Rider, Brinkley Gilleland, Kamryn McEntire, Teagen Hicks, Hadley Lovvorn, Ellie Sanders, Sophia Alvarez, (back) coach Jeremy Mattox and coach Brandy Lovvorn.

The 8U Lady Raiders All-Star team won the GRPA Class B state championship Saturday with a 27-14 win over the Barrow County All-Stars. Pictured are team members (front, center) Chanelle Mattox, (middle, from left) Jansyn Purdy, Whitley Rider, Brinkley Gilleland, Kamryn McEntire, Teagen Hicks, Hadley Lovvorn, Ellie Sanders, Sophia Alvarez, (back) coach Jeremy Mattox and coach Brandy Lovvorn.

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8U girls win state championship

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
   Habersham County’s 8U All-Star team won the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) Class B state championship Saturday, as they used a big fourth quarter to sprint past the all-stars from Barrow County 27-14.
Habersham Central outfielder Austin Jones scores in the second inning on a sacrifice fly from Logan Bogue for one of the 16 runs the Raiders scored Monday night.

Habersham Central outfielder Austin Jones scores in the second inning on a sacrifice fly from Logan Bogue for one of the 16 runs the Raiders scored Monday night.

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Raiders rally against Dacula, crush Central Gwinnett in opener

Cody Rogers
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
   The Habersham Central Raiders baseball team exploded in a 16-3 win Monday against Central Gwinnett, which ended after 4 ½ innings due to the GHSA run rule. In only four innings of offense, the Raiders tallied 11 hits, 11 RBIs and six walks.