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Mike Ray is shown coaching North Habersham Middle School’s basketball team.

Mike Ray is shown coaching North Habersham Middle School’s basketball team.

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‘Coach Mike’ remembered as sports-loving family man

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
   On Sunday, friends and family of Coach Mike Ray gathered at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Clarkesville to remember and celebrate the life of the longtime Habersham County teacher and coach.     Ray, who taught and coached at North Habersham Middle and Junior High schools, died Wednesday Jan.
Habersham Central’s Nykerriah Brown looks to get the ball inside during the Lady Raiders’ recent victory over Lanier.

Habersham Central’s Nykerriah Brown looks to get the ball inside during the Lady Raiders’ recent victory over Lanier.

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Lady Raiders make push for No. 2 seed

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
   Over the weekend, Habersham Central’s Lady Raiders pulled off a decisive 40-26 victory over Shiloh to keep pace for the No. 2 spot in Region 8-6A.     Despite taking the convincing victory, the game started at a snails pace for both teams, and the first quarter ended gridlocked at 2-2.
The Lady Indians’ Abby Carlan defends Athens Academy’s India Sheats under the hoop. ANDY DIFFENDIRFER/Clayton Tribune

The Lady Indians’ Abby Carlan defends Athens Academy’s India Sheats under the hoop. ANDY DIFFENDIRFER/Clayton Tribune

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Tallulah Falls sweeps as final stretch looms

News Staff
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
   The Tallulah Falls girls basketball team moved into a tie for the Region 8-A Private lead, and the boys stayed perfect in league play by sweeping visiting Athens Academy on Friday night.
The Mountain Laurel Festival is one of the premier events in Habersham County’s calendar year, with arts, crafts, music and fun. The festival was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19.

The Mountain Laurel Festival is one of the premier events in Habersham County’s calendar year, with arts, crafts, music and fun. The festival was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19.

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Clarkesville prepares to safely hold events

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
   At Clarkesville’s monthly meeting Monday night, many residents were given good news, as the council announced its support of allowing the city to proceed with its regularly scheduled yearly events, as long as it is safe to do so.
Kayla Parker (left) is accused of murder in the stabbing death of Josh Canady.

Kayla Parker (left) is accused of murder in the stabbing death of Josh Canady.

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Year-old murder case still waits for grand jury

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
   The murder case surrounding the stabbing death of Josh Canady still has not been presented to a grand jury more than a year after it happened because of court postponements caused by COVID-19.    Canady died in the late hours of Jan. 18, 2020, at the Mt.
Randy Chester shares a smile with daughter Paloma as little guy Rune samples the cookies and Azalea checks out a cupcake to celebrate their new space.

Randy Chester shares a smile with daughter Paloma as little guy Rune samples the cookies and Azalea checks out a cupcake to celebrate their new space.

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Community 'frolic' at Clarkesville home refreshes the soul

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
   The Chesters knew things would be different in their home after a three-week renovation, but they did not fully grasp the enormity until they were standing in it for the first time Sunday.    “This is your house, what do you think?
Anfernee Hanna looks to knock down a jumper during the Indians’ recent game versus Galloway. In Tuesday’s win at Loganville Christian, Hanna finished with a double-double, scoring 14 points while tying the TFS single-game record for second-most rebounds with 18.

Anfernee Hanna looks to knock down a jumper during the Indians’ recent game versus Galloway. In Tuesday’s win at Loganville Christian, Hanna finished with a double-double, scoring 14 points while tying the TFS single-game record for second-most rebounds with 18.

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Tallulah Falls boys get back on winning track

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 29, 2021
   Tallulah Falls’ boys basketball team got back to their winning ways Tuesday night, as they dropped regional foe Loganville Christian Academy (LCA) 64-47 to remain undefeated in regional play thanks to a stellar second half.
Addie Penick looks to make a play in a recent Lady Raider victory over Lanier. HCHS fell Tuesday night to region-leader Buford 49-36 in a contest that came down to the fourth quarter.

Addie Penick looks to make a play in a recent Lady Raider victory over Lanier. HCHS fell Tuesday night to region-leader Buford 49-36 in a contest that came down to the fourth quarter.

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Buford too tough for Raider squads

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 29, 2021
   When many teams arrive at Buford Arena, the game has already been decided, as the atmosphere of the state-of-the-art facility to go along with the program’s history mentally overwhelm opponents.