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Trees were downed among other damage on Tallulah Falls’ campus early Friday morning when a microburst hit the area during a heavy thunderstorm. E. LANE GRESHAM/Special

Trees were downed among other damage on Tallulah Falls’ campus early Friday morning when a microburst hit the area during a heavy thunderstorm. E. LANE GRESHAM/Special

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Microburst damages part of Tallulah Falls campus

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
The first severe storm of the spring in Habersham County had some predictable results, including flooding at Pitts Park in Clarkesville. It also had some surprises in store, including lightning strikes and a microburst at Tallulah Falls School.
Habersham's Anna LaBarbera tries to beat a defender in an earlier home game.

Habersham's Anna LaBarbera tries to beat a defender in an earlier home game.

Habersham soccer teams face big games Tuesday night

News Staff
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Habersham Central's boys and girls soccer teams swept Shiloh on Tuesday night in a crucial regional clash.     The Lady Raiders broke open a rough game in the second half for a 5-1 win. The game included four red cards and the teams finished the game with nine players each.
Nykerrah Brown dives to smother a shot from a Buford forward during Tuesday night’s contest. Brown recorded several saves to keep the Lady Raiders within striking distance in the first half.

Nykerrah Brown dives to smother a shot from a Buford forward during Tuesday night’s contest. Brown recorded several saves to keep the Lady Raiders within striking distance in the first half.

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Raider boys soccer stops Buford, stays on track for playoffs

Isaiah Smith
Friday, March 26, 2021
Habersham Central’s boys soccer team held serve in the quest for one of Region 8-6A’s playoff spots, as they downed visiting Buford 2-0 Tuesday night.
Tallulah Falls’ Tyler Popham gets a hug from Tate Shaw after scoring a run against George Walton on Tuesday.

Tallulah Falls’ Tyler Popham gets a hug from Tate Shaw after scoring a run against George Walton on Tuesday.

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Tallulah Falls splits twin bill with George Walton

Cody Rogers
Friday, March 26, 2021
In the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday, Tallulah Falls ace Aubrey Higgins pitched a complete game shutout – tallying nine strikeouts on four hits and two walks allowed – in route to a 2-0 win over the George Walton Academy Bulldogs.
Raider teammates crowd Azzi Cervantes after his eighth-inning RBI single sent Habersham Central home with a 5-4 win over Dawson County on Wednesday.

Raider teammates crowd Azzi Cervantes after his eighth-inning RBI single sent Habersham Central home with a 5-4 win over Dawson County on Wednesday.

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Cervantes' walkoff lifts Raiders over Dawson County

Isaiah Smith
Friday, March 26, 2021
Fans at Raider park were treated with extra baseball Wednesday night, as the Raiders needed extra innings to knock off Dawson County 5-4 in a non-region thriller.     “I’m very, very proud of our guys.
The Smooth Coneflower is one of the many plants officials hope to see restored to the Lake Russell WMA. Through various techniques, like controlled burns and vegetative treatments, removing non-native competitors, they are hopeful the flowers can flourish someday in their habitat with little to no human involvement.

The Smooth Coneflower is one of the many plants officials hope to see restored to the Lake Russell WMA. Through various techniques, like controlled burns and vegetative treatments, removing non-native competitors, they are hopeful the flowers can flourish someday in their habitat with little to no human involvement.

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Lake Russell forest managed with next generation in mind

Isaiah Smith
Friday, March 26, 2021
The United States Forest Service’s (USFS) mission is to promote healthy forests, but according to USFS Public Affairs Officer Steven Bekkerus, doing that is more difficult and complex than some believe.
Habersham County Manager Phil Sutton talks to the Demorest City Council about the possibility of merging fire protection services.

Habersham County Manager Phil Sutton talks to the Demorest City Council about the possibility of merging fire protection services.

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Habersham County, Demorest meet face-to-face on fire protection

Matthew Osborne
Friday, March 26, 2021
A contingent of top Habersham County officials visited Demorest’s City Council on Tuesday to finally have the face-to-face talk about the idea of merging their fire departments.