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Tallulah Falls’ Katy Corbett celebrates with teammate Veronaye Charlton during the second half of Friday’s game. Corbett hit 10 3-pointers to set a school record.

Tallulah Falls’ Katy Corbett celebrates with teammate Veronaye Charlton during the second half of Friday’s game. Corbett hit 10 3-pointers to set a school record.

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Corbett drains 10 3-pointers for Tallulah Falls record

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
   Katy Corbett torched the nets with six 3-pointers in the first half, and she had a clear goal for the second half.    “I need to get 10,” the Tallulah Falls senior said, noting that her mother and coach Brandy Corbett’s best effort was nine treys in a 45-point game at Jefferson High.
Splashe PYOP Art Studio Owner Valerie Wheeler, right, helps Blair Huddleston during a glass fusing class.

Splashe PYOP Art Studio Owner Valerie Wheeler, right, helps Blair Huddleston during a glass fusing class.

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Art studio offers chance to unwind in age of COVID-19

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
   Three pairs of moms and daughters let their creative juices flow onto glass heart suncatchers during a recent evening at Splashe PYOP (Paint-Your-Own Pottery) Art Studio. It wasn’t their first time there, but the group agreed they didn’t visit often enough.
Beth Allen worked for Habersham County for 37 years and was was a huge advocate for animals.

Beth Allen worked for Habersham County for 37 years and was was a huge advocate for animals.

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Longtime county employee, animal lover recalled fondly

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
   Beth Allen loved animals, and she made it her business to make sure they were taken care of.    Allen, 67, of Turnerville died Feb. 3 after 37 years of working for Habersham County, but she was perhaps better known for her dedication to pets in the area.
Habersham Medical Center emergency department nurse Taylor Harkness gets his vaccine late last week as part of the continuing effort to vaccinate healthcare workers.

Habersham Medical Center emergency department nurse Taylor Harkness gets his vaccine late last week as part of the continuing effort to vaccinate healthcare workers.

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COVID-19 positive cases dropping in Habersham County

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
   Cases of COVID-19 in Habersham County have dropped to their lowest levels since Nov. 15, according to data from the Georgia Department of Public Health.    On Monday, the seven-day moving average for positive cases per day dropped to 11.
Baldwin still has not hired a police chief since the resignation of William Anastasio in September.

Baldwin still has not hired a police chief since the resignation of William Anastasio in September.

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Baldwin seeks guidance for its police department

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
   Baldwin’s City Council voted unanimously Monday night to invest in taking the city’s administration and law enforcement to the next level by approving a contract with Excellence Exceeded, a consulting firm that specializes in helping governments and corporate organizations run as smoothly as...
Simeon Respress has etched his name into TFS’ record books in more ways than one this season. The senior guard holds the single-season charges record. Respress is a key for the Indians’ record-setting defensive attack, as he usually checks opponents’ best perimeter players.

Simeon Respress has etched his name into TFS’ record books in more ways than one this season. The senior guard holds the single-season charges record. Respress is a key for the Indians’ record-setting defensive attack, as he usually checks opponents’ best perimeter players.

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Respress charging Tallulah Falls' historic defense

Isaiah Smith
Friday, February 5, 2021
   For many high school basketball coaches, getting players to buy in on defense can sometimes be a chore. But for Talulah Falls’ boys head coach Cody Coleman, that hasn’t been an issue this season.
Demorest Fire Chief Ken Ranalli makes a presentation to the city council Tuesday night regarding potential purchases of a fire truck.

Demorest Fire Chief Ken Ranalli makes a presentation to the city council Tuesday night regarding potential purchases of a fire truck.

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Demorest balks at buying fire truck, delays for at least 6 months

Matthew Osborne
Friday, February 5, 2021
   Councilman Jim Welborn stared out at the assembled citizens, not sure what to do.    Welborn was being asked for his vote on a motion to delay the purchase of a fire truck for at least six months. But despite coaxing on from various folks in the crowd, he could not bring himself to vote.

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Cornelia signs on for new hotel project

Chamian Cruz
Friday, February 5, 2021
   Following the county’s approval of a 15-year tax abatement to help bring a new hotel to Habersham, on Tuesday, the Cornelia City Commission officially passed a vote in favor of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for Project Stay.