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U.S. Sen. David Perdue chats with folks in Cornelia on his bus tour of Georgia leading up to the runoff election on Jan. 5.

U.S. Sen. David Perdue chats with folks in Cornelia on his bus tour of Georgia leading up to the runoff election on Jan. 5.

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Perdue traveling the state on rare winter runoff campaign

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 11, 2020
   U.S. Sen. David Perdue stopped in Cornelia on a cool Wednesday morning as part of a whirlwind bus tour around the state in advance of his Jan. 5 runoff against Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff.    Perdue’s bus pulled into the Habersham Village parking lot around 8 a.m.
Tallulah Falls’ Denika Lightbourne passes during the Lady Indians’ win over Towns County on Dec. 3.

Tallulah Falls’ Denika Lightbourne passes during the Lady Indians’ win over Towns County on Dec. 3.

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Lady Indians stretch winning streak to three games

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
   Tallulah Falls’ girls notched their third-straight win, knocking off Woodland-Stockbridge 58-31 on Saturday in the Winter Classic Tournament.    Veronaye Charlton led the way with 14 points, while Denika Lightbourne added 13 and Katy Corbett 11.
Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade battles Stephens County’s Ranjah Verdell for a loose ball during Friday night’s game.

Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade battles Stephens County’s Ranjah Verdell for a loose ball during Friday night’s game.

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Lady Raiders rebound from first loss

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
   Habersham County’s girls basketball team matched the boys Saturday, as the Lady Raiders topped Flowery Branch 44-36 on Saturday after their first defeat Friday night at home against Stephens County.
Tallulah Falls’ Gabe Keene challenges Towns County big man Jake McTaggart at the rim during their game Dec. 3.

Tallulah Falls’ Gabe Keene challenges Towns County big man Jake McTaggart at the rim during their game Dec. 3.

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Tallulah Falls boys top Wesleyan, fall to Towns County

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
   Tallulah Falls opened Saturday’s win with a surge and never looked back in a 56-38 win over Wesleyan.    The Indians (3-2) pushed out to a 15-3 lead in the first quarter and pulled away as the game progressed.    Sammy Davis led the Indians with 14 points.
Christy Keef was joined Friday night during her induction by (front row, from left) Tammy Harris; children Carlin Fricks, Camryn Fricks, Kyler Keef and Katie Keef; and husband Dan Keef. In back are (from left) Alex Harris, Garrison Stamey and Valerie Stamey.

Christy Keef was joined Friday night during her induction by (front row, from left) Tammy Harris; children Carlin Fricks, Camryn Fricks, Kyler Keef and Katie Keef; and husband Dan Keef. In back are (from left) Alex Harris, Garrison Stamey and Valerie Stamey.

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Keef, Duncan join Raiders' basketball Hall of Fame

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Christy Harris Keef played basketball at Habersham Central from 1991-95 and was a four-year letterman. She was team MVP twice – including in her junior year when she suffered a torn ACL – and she went to play collegiately at Piedmont, where she was team MVP there as a freshman.
Mt. Airy’s town council members stayed in their cars Monday night and voted by reaching out the window.

Mt. Airy’s town council members stayed in their cars Monday night and voted by reaching out the window.

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Mt. Airy chills out for meeting due to COVID-19 exposure

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
   Like so many organizations amid a COVID-19 spike, Mt. Airy’s town hall is dealing with exposures and positive cases.    With a couple of important items on their Monday agenda, the town council decided to get creative for their meeting.
Habersham County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Eller (left) uses a nail gun to construct a judge’s bench while deputy Paul Jardine (right) holds the wood in place. The pair also constructed a witness stand to be used for superior court in the aquatic center.

Habersham County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Eller (left) uses a nail gun to construct a judge’s bench while deputy Paul Jardine (right) holds the wood in place. The pair also constructed a witness stand to be used for superior court in the aquatic center.

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Aquatic center will be alternate court venue

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
   In the past, the Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center has hosted dances, elections, parties and even funerals.
Photo courtesy of Department of Natural Resources

Photo courtesy of Department of Natural Resources

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Coyotes nabbed at Habersham County Airport

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
   Nine coyotes were caught at the Habersham County Airport in October.     Fixed Base Operation Manager Brenda Reed asked the airport commission to address the issue at last month’s regular monthly meeting on Nov. 2 after several coyote sightings at the airport, including during the day.
Jessica and Chris Gneiding took their little ones Anneliese (shown) and Lucas on the pedal cart at the Downtown Christmas event in Cornelia on Saturday.

Jessica and Chris Gneiding took their little ones Anneliese (shown) and Lucas on the pedal cart at the Downtown Christmas event in Cornelia on Saturday.

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Cornelia’s Christmas event shines in revamped downtown

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
   Christmas in Cornelia is officially changed forever. The city used to hold a Christmas event in the community house every year, but with COVID-19 restrictions, they spread the retooled event through downtown instead. The result was a festival that is here to stay.