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Habersham Central’s Breelyn Carroll makes a move on a defender during a game last season.

Habersham Central’s Breelyn Carroll makes a move on a defender during a game last season.

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SOCCER 2021: Habersham, Tallulah Falls teams take the pitch

News Staff
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Habersham Central’s girls soccer team was on the verge of a breakthrough season in 2020, but COVID-19 ended those dreams when the world shut down.    “We’re kind of in a hangover wondering what could have been,” Lady Raiders coach Jeff LaBarbera said.
Habersham Central's Adal Navarrete made it to state as a freshman.

Habersham Central's Adal Navarrete made it to state as a freshman.

Raiders send six wrestlers to state

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Dalton King almost had his opponent turned over. If the match had been 15 seconds longer, he just might have earned a pinfall win in Saturday’s 220-pound regional wrestling final.
Tallulah Falls’ Katy Corbett celebrates with teammate Veronaye Charlton during the second half of Friday’s game. Corbett hit 10 3-pointers to set a school record.

Tallulah Falls’ Katy Corbett celebrates with teammate Veronaye Charlton during the second half of Friday’s game. Corbett hit 10 3-pointers to set a school record.

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Corbett drains 10 3-pointers for Tallulah Falls record

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Katy Corbett torched the nets with six 3-pointers in the first half, and she had a clear goal for the second half.    “I need to get 10,” the Tallulah Falls senior said, noting that her mother and coach Brandy Corbett’s best effort was nine treys in a 45-point game at Jefferson High.
Splashe PYOP Art Studio Owner Valerie Wheeler, right, helps Blair Huddleston during a glass fusing class.

Splashe PYOP Art Studio Owner Valerie Wheeler, right, helps Blair Huddleston during a glass fusing class.

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Art studio offers chance to unwind in age of COVID-19

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Three pairs of moms and daughters let their creative juices flow onto glass heart suncatchers during a recent evening at Splashe PYOP (Paint-Your-Own Pottery) Art Studio. It wasn’t their first time there, but the group agreed they didn’t visit often enough.
Beth Allen worked for Habersham County for 37 years and was was a huge advocate for animals.

Beth Allen worked for Habersham County for 37 years and was was a huge advocate for animals.

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Longtime county employee, animal lover recalled fondly

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Beth Allen loved animals, and she made it her business to make sure they were taken care of.    Allen, 67, of Turnerville died Feb. 3 after 37 years of working for Habersham County, but she was perhaps better known for her dedication to pets in the area.
Habersham Medical Center emergency department nurse Taylor Harkness gets his vaccine late last week as part of the continuing effort to vaccinate healthcare workers.

Habersham Medical Center emergency department nurse Taylor Harkness gets his vaccine late last week as part of the continuing effort to vaccinate healthcare workers.

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COVID-19 positive cases dropping in Habersham County

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Cases of COVID-19 in Habersham County have dropped to their lowest levels since Nov. 15, according to data from the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Baldwin still has not hired a police chief since the resignation of William Anastasio in September.

Baldwin still has not hired a police chief since the resignation of William Anastasio in September.

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Baldwin seeks guidance for its police department

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Baldwin’s City Council voted unanimously Monday night to invest in taking the city’s administration and law enforcement to the next level by approving a contract with Excellence Exceeded, a consulting firm that specializes in helping governments and corporate organizations run as smoothly as...
Simeon Respress has etched his name into TFS’ record books in more ways than one this season. The senior guard holds the single-season charges record. Respress is a key for the Indians’ record-setting defensive attack, as he usually checks opponents’ best perimeter players.

Simeon Respress has etched his name into TFS’ record books in more ways than one this season. The senior guard holds the single-season charges record. Respress is a key for the Indians’ record-setting defensive attack, as he usually checks opponents’ best perimeter players.

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Respress charging Tallulah Falls' historic defense

Isaiah Smith
Friday, February 5, 2021
For many high school basketball coaches, getting players to buy in on defense can sometimes be a chore. But for Talulah Falls’ boys head coach Cody Coleman, that hasn’t been an issue this season.