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Todd Lincks says hello to his creation, Cooper, who sits in front of Kandy Kane Learning Center in Clarkesville.

Todd Lincks says hello to his creation, Cooper, who sits in front of Kandy Kane Learning Center in Clarkesville.

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Local man makes beautiful art out of old tires

Chamian Cruz
Friday, January 15, 2021
   About 18 years ago, Todd Lincks sat at his best friend’s tire shop and watched as he paid “a whole lot of money” to get rid of a semi-truck full of used tires.
Habersham Central’s senior swimmers are (middle row from left) Lauren Nelson, Josh Llanas, Ryan Pastman and Ayla Maughon. Back row are (from left) Matthew Thurmond, Haydn Tatum, Jacob Watts, Clay Parker and Austin Thompson. Front row are assistant coach Ashley Powell, manager Varunya Amphaychith, head coach Lacie Long. RANDY CRUMP/Special

Habersham Central’s senior swimmers are (middle row from left) Lauren Nelson, Josh Llanas, Ryan Pastman and Ayla Maughon. Back row are (from left) Matthew Thurmond, Haydn Tatum, Jacob Watts, Clay Parker and Austin Thompson. Front row are assistant coach Ashley Powell, manager Varunya Amphaychith, head coach Lacie Long. RANDY CRUMP/Special

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Raider swimmers add another state cut before regional meet

News Staff
Friday, January 15, 2021
   Habersham Central’s boys swim team added another state qualifying time during Saturday’s Shiver Me Timbers Meet at Tallulah Falls School, as Josh Martinez earned his first individual state cut of the season in the 100 Yard Butterfly.     Martinez took third in the event with a time of 57.
Sophomore Cole Gary looks to finish over a Trojan defender during Tuesday night’s 57-47 loss at North Hall.

Sophomore Cole Gary looks to finish over a Trojan defender during Tuesday night’s 57-47 loss at North Hall.

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Slow third quarter dooms Raiders at North Hall

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 15, 2021
   For the second time this season, Habersham Central traveled to North Hall. Unfortunately, Tuesday night’s game ended differently from the first matchup, as the Raiders fell 57-47.
Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade drives inside against a Stephens County defender during Tuesday night’s game in Toccoa.

Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade drives inside against a Stephens County defender during Tuesday night’s game in Toccoa.

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Lady Raiders grind it out, get even with Stephens County

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 15, 2021
   It was not a game for the Springfield archives, but Habersham Central’s girls grinded it out Tuesday night and found a way to get even with Stephens County in a 42-39 road win.
Tallulah Falls' Charlie Cody prepares for a free throw against Athens Academy. Photo courtesy of BRIAN CARTER

Tallulah Falls' Charlie Cody prepares for a free throw against Athens Academy. Photo courtesy of BRIAN CARTER

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Tallulah Falls boys run winning streak to seven

News Staff
Friday, January 15, 2021
   The No. 10 Tallulah Falls Indians won Tuesday night to keep their winning streak going at seven in a row, downing Athens Academy, 58-35.     Gabe Keene led TFS with a season-high 24 points, while Simeon Respress and Sammy Davis both chipped in with nine points.
Chan Gailey of Clarkesville coaches Tua Tagovailoa with the Miami Dolphins earlier this season. Gailey left the Dolphins Jan. 6 ending what could be his last coaching stop. ALLEN EYESTONE/Courtesy of Palm Beach Post

Chan Gailey of Clarkesville coaches Tua Tagovailoa with the Miami Dolphins earlier this season. Gailey left the Dolphins Jan. 6 ending what could be his last coaching stop. ALLEN EYESTONE/Courtesy of Palm Beach Post

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Gailey returns home with coaching likely in rear-view mirror

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 15, 2021
   Chan Gailey thought he was done coaching two other times, so maybe this is not the end of his long career in football.    But it might be the end.
Senior guard Grant Tipton finishes through contact during a game against Prince Avenue earlier this season.

Senior guard Grant Tipton finishes through contact during a game against Prince Avenue earlier this season.

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Dacula edges Lady Raiders, takes boys game also in regional play

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
   In a physical region matchup that saw ejections, overtime and a near buzzer-beater, Habersham Central’s Lady Raiders fell 50-45 to Dacula on Friday night.     “It was a very physical game,” said Lady Raiders’ head coach Bill Bradley.
Denika Lightbourne scored 14 points with five steals, four rebounds and three assists last Saturday in the Lady Indians’ home win over Prince Avenue Christian.

Denika Lightbourne scored 14 points with five steals, four rebounds and three assists last Saturday in the Lady Indians’ home win over Prince Avenue Christian.

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Tallulah Falls sweeps Prince Avenue

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
   The Tallulah Falls School girls hoopsters won their Region 8-A Private opener and the boys rose to 2-0 in league play last Saturday by defeating visiting Prince Avenue Christian.
The Tallulah Falls Railroad X5 Caboose in Cornelia is in need of refurbishing in the near future.

The Tallulah Falls Railroad X5 Caboose in Cornelia is in need of refurbishing in the near future.

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Caboose needs funds to avoid end of the line

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
   The Tallulah Falls Railroad X5 Caboose sits quietly in Cornelia, but its history contains dozens of stories worth telling.    Within the past decade, it has been restored at least once.