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Junior point guard Malachi Dooley has been a key cog for the Raiders on both ends of the floor in 2020-21. The 2019-20 first-team all-region selection currently averages 18.5 points per game this season while helping the Raiders surpass last season’s win total with six games remaining.

Junior point guard Malachi Dooley has been a key cog for the Raiders on both ends of the floor in 2020-21. The 2019-20 first-team all-region selection currently averages 18.5 points per game this season while helping the Raiders surpass last season’s win total with six games remaining.

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Habersham Central's Dooley helps steer Raiders' ship

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 29, 2021
   When Malachi Dooley takes the floor, everyone in the gym knows it. Though listed at only 5-foot-11, trying to stop the junior guard is a top priority for any defense he faces, and opposing players and head coaches aren’t bashful about letting everyone know it.     “Who’s got 3?
El Carreton Co-Owner Marisela Gonzalez and Jennifer Martinez prepare a shrimp burrito for a takeout order Tuesday evening in Cornelia.

El Carreton Co-Owner Marisela Gonzalez and Jennifer Martinez prepare a shrimp burrito for a takeout order Tuesday evening in Cornelia.

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Authentic Mexican food truck eatery endures through pandemic

Chamian Cruz
Friday, January 29, 2021
   Driving down South Main Street in Cornelia, it may be easy to overlook the small food truck known as El Carreton, but it’s no stranger to the community, as for four years now it has provided a quick stop for authentic Mexican food.    “Carreton” is Spanish for “cart.
Officers from Georgia State Patrol monitor divers in the Chattahoochee River on Thursday afternoon as they search for the missing gun in a Jan. 18 shooting.

Officers from Georgia State Patrol monitor divers in the Chattahoochee River on Thursday afternoon as they search for the missing gun in a Jan. 18 shooting.

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Officer search Chattahoochee River for missing gun

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 29, 2021
   Habersham County Sheriff’s deputies and officers from Georgia State Patrol spent nearly all day Thursday searching the Chattahoochee River for the missing gun used in the Jan. 18 shooting off Highway 115.    Lt.
Jamie Mentzer uses an intubation box and practices placing a breathing tube into a COVID-19 patient that is unable to breathe on their own. HABERSHAM MEDICAL CENTER/Submitted

Jamie Mentzer uses an intubation box and practices placing a breathing tube into a COVID-19 patient that is unable to breathe on their own. HABERSHAM MEDICAL CENTER/Submitted

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COVID-19 effects linger for patients, therapists alike

Chamian Cruz
Friday, January 29, 2021
   As a respiratory therapist, Jamie Mentzer has been helping people breathe at Habersham Medical Center for 22 years, but she said the past year has finally started to wear her down.
Jim Daniel works on a haircut Thursday morning for one of his longtime customers, Arthur Howard. Daniel has cut hair at his shop in Cornelia since 1961.

Jim Daniel works on a haircut Thursday morning for one of his longtime customers, Arthur Howard. Daniel has cut hair at his shop in Cornelia since 1961.

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Daniel has been trimming hair, talking with local folks for 60 years

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 29, 2021
   Jim Daniel does not have many hobbies, but he does love people.    Daniel has met a lot of folks while he has cut hair at his barber shop in Cornelia for almost 60 years, and he has not made time for many other pursuits.
Habersham Central’s Malachi Dooley scored 21 points Friday night against Lanier.

Habersham Central’s Malachi Dooley scored 21 points Friday night against Lanier.

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Lanier bursts past Habersham Central boys

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
   Habersham Central’s boys could not overcome a mid-game drought Friday night in a 56-46 loss to Lanier.    The Raiders (8-11) fell behind by as many as 17 early in the second half before a late push came up short in search of the team’s first regional win.
Tallulah Falls’ Devonte Allen pulls up for a jumper inside Saturday against Galloway.

Tallulah Falls’ Devonte Allen pulls up for a jumper inside Saturday against Galloway.

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Tallulah Falls boys fall after 10 straight wins

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
   After running their win streak to 10 games Friday night with a victory over Prince Avenue Christian School, Saturday brought Tallulah Falls’ boys basketball team its first loss in 51 days, as they fell fell at home to Class A private No. 3 Galloway 62-33.
Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade drives to the hoop during Friday night’s win over Lanier.

Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade drives to the hoop during Friday night’s win over Lanier.

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Lady Raiders clamp down on defense for Bradley's 501st win

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
   Even without complete records handy, it is hard to believe that many of Coach Bill Bradley’s 501 wins included holding the opponent to 16 points.    “Very seldom for sure,” the Lady Raiders’ coach said after his team downed Lanier 26-16 on Friday night. “It’s definitely on the low end.