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Demorest Fire Chief Ken Ranalli explains the ins and outs of his current ladder truck.

Demorest Fire Chief Ken Ranalli explains the ins and outs of his current ladder truck.

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Demorest, county discuss fire protection possibilities

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Demorest City Council held off Tuesday night on purchasing an alternate fire truck proposed by Councilman Jim Welborn a week earlier, mainly to see how things will turn out after meeting with Habersham County regarding a potential partnership for fire protection.
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Schools hope for vaccination clinics March 11

News Staff
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Habersham County Schools are hoping to have COVID-19 vaccination clinics set up at all schools on Thursday, March 11, for staff members who want the shot.    School employees begin their period of eligibility for the vaccine on Monday, March 8.    “This is dependent on vaccine availability.
Habersham Central’s Marty Patterson (38) celebrates along with teammates after a big stop during a 2006 game.

Habersham Central’s Marty Patterson (38) celebrates along with teammates after a big stop during a 2006 game.

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Four tapped for Habersham Central Ring of Honor

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Two players in their first year of eligibility and two members of the Black family are heading into Habersham Central’s football Ring of Honor this year.    Marty Patterson and Spencer Romero both earned induction from the 2006 team that went 8-2 and reached the third round of the playoffs.
Mustard Seed Counseling Services Founder and Director Mike Johns, Assistant Administrator Linda Diamond and Assistant Office Manager Virginia Abbot (from left) work out of the Irby Family Center in Cornelia.

Mustard Seed Counseling Services Founder and Director Mike Johns, Assistant Administrator Linda Diamond and Assistant Office Manager Virginia Abbot (from left) work out of the Irby Family Center in Cornelia.

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Mustard Seed counseling service gets $5K boost

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Mike Johns, director of Mustard Seed Counseling Services, said his clinic has seen an increase in people who are depressed, anxious, having suicidal thoughts, and abusing drugs and alcohol over the past year.     “So we’ve been trying to meet more and more of those needs,” Johns said.
Demorest has been king of the Fourth of July for many years, but COVID-19 has caused a second-straight year of no fireworks in the city.

Demorest has been king of the Fourth of July for many years, but COVID-19 has caused a second-straight year of no fireworks in the city.

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Lights out for July 4 in Demorest

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Demorest is used to fireworks at its city council meetings, but there will be no fireworks in town on July 4 for the second-straight year.
Habersham Central's girls basketball players (from left) Kyia Barrett, Addie Penick (5), Taylor Wade, Liz Pollitt and Nyke Brown celebrate a 3-pointer by Penick in the opening round of the state playoffs. Penick was fouled and went on to convert a four-point play.

Habersham Central's girls basketball players (from left) Kyia Barrett, Addie Penick (5), Taylor Wade, Liz Pollitt and Nyke Brown celebrate a 3-pointer by Penick in the opening round of the state playoffs. Penick was fouled and went on to convert a four-point play.

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Lady Raiders wrap successful season with Sweet 16 loss

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Despite advancing to the Sweet 16 in the state tournament for the second time in school history, the Lady Raiders’ run in the state playoffs ended at Kell last Friday with a 50-32 defeat.    “We knew they were a good team going down there,” Lady Raiders head coach Bill Bradley said.
Habersham Central’s Logan Hare waits for the pitch during a home game Feb. 25.

Habersham Central’s Logan Hare waits for the pitch during a home game Feb. 25.

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Raiders rally past Dacula in extra innings

News Staff
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Habersham Central’s baseball team has had limited opportunities to shine with all the rain, but an extra-inning rally in the regional opener was just what the doctor ordered.
Habersham Central's Jose Guillen handles the ball during an earlier home game. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central's Jose Guillen handles the ball during an earlier home game. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders kick Buford, girls fall on the pitch

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Habersham Central's boys soccer team scored a big victory last Friday, with a 2-0 shutout of Buford on the road.     The match was close throughout, with Elvis Navarette and Angel Zavala notching goals in the victory.

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Clarkesville close to teeing up golf carts

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Clarkesville is now one step closer to becoming a golf cart friendly city. During its council meeting Monday night, City Manger Keith Dickerson presented the council with a preliminary Personal Transportation Vehicle (PTV) Ordinance that would govern the vehicles’ use within the city.