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Cornelia lit its Christmas tree on Saturday, Nov. 29.

Cornelia lit its Christmas tree on Saturday, Nov. 29.

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Cornelia lights its Christmas tree

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
   The city of Cornelia held its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony Saturday evening downtown.    Members of the community turned out for the event, and Mayor John Borrow expressed his excitement for the event during the holiday season and the direction the city is heading.
Sarah Mobley purchases a pair of earrings from Erin London Store in Clarkesville on Small Business Saturday as Meg Luke (left behind counter) and Jeanie Huddleston help out.

Sarah Mobley purchases a pair of earrings from Erin London Store in Clarkesville on Small Business Saturday as Meg Luke (left behind counter) and Jeanie Huddleston help out.

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Christmas, commerce roll on despite pandemic

News Staff
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
   Locals and visitors alike came out on Nov. 28 to support small businesses in and around Habersham County.    “I definitely think all the businesses appreciated it, especially in this tough year we’ve had,” said Clarkesville Downtown Development Director Trudy Crunkleton.
New Liberty Road sunk in and cracked under the pressure of the Oct. 10 flooding throughout Habersham County. Photo by ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

New Liberty Road sunk in and cracked under the pressure of the Oct. 10 flooding throughout Habersham County. Photo by ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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Habersham County receives $590K grant for New Liberty Road repair

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
   Habersham County received an early Christmas gift Monday, when Georgia DOT Commissioner Russell McMurry approved a $590,000 grant to help repair New Liberty Road.    Rep. Terry Rogers called Habersham County offices Monday afternoon to inform them of the grant award.
Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade launches from deep against Prince Avenue Christian on Monday night.

Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade launches from deep against Prince Avenue Christian on Monday night.

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Lady Raiders still unbeaten in young season

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
   The Habersham Central Lady Raiders have gotten off to a hot start in 2020, running out to a 4-0 record after taking down Prince Avenue Christian School (PACS) Monday night on senior night.
Senior guard Grant Tipton takes absorbs a foul before finishing the layup during Monday night’s Raider victory over Prince Avenue.

Senior guard Grant Tipton takes absorbs a foul before finishing the layup during Monday night’s Raider victory over Prince Avenue.

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Raider boys basketball team off to strong start

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
   Habersham Central extended its win streak to three games with a convincing 69-49 victory over Prince Avenue Christian School (PACS) Monday night on senior night.     “This is an awesome class.
Habersham Central tacklers (from left) Grayson Taylor, Patrick Tedder and Alex Aaron converge on Rome’s EJ Lackey during Friday’s playoff game. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central tacklers (from left) Grayson Taylor, Patrick Tedder and Alex Aaron converge on Rome’s EJ Lackey during Friday’s playoff game. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders fall to Rome in playoff opener

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
   Habersham Central’s football season ended Friday night in Rome, but the Raiders did not go quietly.    Rome came out on top 35-14, but the game was far more competitive than the final score indicated.
Santa House

Santa House

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Santas beginning march into Cornelia

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, many homes have undergone the transformation into Christmas displays complete with lights, reindeer and other seasonal decorations. However, one of the most unique displays sits on Highland Avenue in Cornelia with the March of the Santas.
K9s and Officers

K9s and Officers

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Local K9s aim for GA’s best

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
K9 Asgart, 8, was one of the unsung heroes behind the marijuana bust in early November when law enforcement officers with the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) were attempting to locate a runaway juvenile in Clarkesville.