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Habersham Central’s Pierce Vickery won a state title in weightlifting with the guidance of coach Tip Johnson.

Habersham Central’s Pierce Vickery won a state title in weightlifting with the guidance of coach Tip Johnson.

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Habersham's Vickery takes state weightlifting title

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Pierce Vickery came to Habersham Central High School with a goal of winning a state championship of some kind before he graduates. With last spring’s sports canceled, the senior was running out of time.
Tallulah Falls’ Brinson Hall (left) and Maggie Jackson warm up before their match on Monday afternoon. The pair of seniors are Division I college commits and among the state’s top linksters.

Tallulah Falls’ Brinson Hall (left) and Maggie Jackson warm up before their match on Monday afternoon. The pair of seniors are Division I college commits and among the state’s top linksters.

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Tallulah Falls' Jackson, Hall hope to cap historic alliance with a title

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Look at a scorecard from nearly any Tallulah Falls women’s golf match from the past few years, and pretty soon you’ll notice a trend with Brinson Hall and Maggie Jackson’s names standing out as low scorers.
Chad Stinchcomb from Steel Horseman M/C of Athens, Amos “Moose” Smith from Steel Kin and Johnny Johnson from Cross Bearers MM of Habersham take a photo with a $3,000 check they helped raise for the Lupus Foundation in 2020.

Chad Stinchcomb from Steel Horseman M/C of Athens, Amos “Moose” Smith from Steel Kin and Johnny Johnson from Cross Bearers MM of Habersham take a photo with a $3,000 check they helped raise for the Lupus Foundation in 2020.

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Lupus awareness ride returns to Alto

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Amos Smith says his friend’s daughter, Kayla McGrew, is his hero. Six years ago, she was diagnosed with Lupus, a disease where the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues and organs.
Ethicon employees were evacuated Monday while plant and emergency personnel assessed a potential hazard, but they were back to work around two hours later. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Ethicon employees were evacuated Monday while plant and emergency personnel assessed a potential hazard, but they were back to work around two hours later. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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No one harmed after hydrogen alarm causes concern at Ethicon

News Staff
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Around 11:45 a.m. Monday, Cornelia Fire Department along with Demorest Fire Department and Habersham County Emergency Services responded to Ethicon for a hydrogen alarm activation.    As units arrived the plant had already been evacuated.
Power lines came crashing down Monday morning when a wreck damaged a utility pole and brought wires down across Cannon Bridge Road.

Power lines came crashing down Monday morning when a wreck damaged a utility pole and brought wires down across Cannon Bridge Road.

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Cornelia crash brings down power lines

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
A two-car crash Monday morning on Cannon Bridge Road knocked out power to several businesses and closed the road for nearly seven hours.    Around 9 a.m. Monday, a 2010 Honda CR-V driven by Cassandra Marsengill, 27, of Cornelia struck the rear of a 1999 Ford F350 pickup.
Clarkesville Elementary staff members LaDonna Canup, Lauren Fair, Brenda Falck, Allison Boykin, Tara Brookshire and Marie Benfield show off their vaccination cards. HABERSHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS/Submitted

Clarkesville Elementary staff members LaDonna Canup, Lauren Fair, Brenda Falck, Allison Boykin, Tara Brookshire and Marie Benfield show off their vaccination cards. HABERSHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS/Submitted

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Vaccines picking up as more folks become eligible

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Business is about to pick up at the Habersham County COVID-19 vaccination site, where federal and state officials hoped to administer twice as many shots per day starting Monday.