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The Mountain Laurel Festival is one of the premier events in Habersham County’s calendar year, with arts, crafts, music and fun. The festival was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19.

The Mountain Laurel Festival is one of the premier events in Habersham County’s calendar year, with arts, crafts, music and fun. The festival was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19.

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Clarkesville prepares to safely hold events

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
At Clarkesville’s monthly meeting Monday night, many residents were given good news, as the council announced its support of allowing the city to proceed with its regularly scheduled yearly events, as long as it is safe to do so.
Kayla Parker (left) is accused of murder in the stabbing death of Josh Canady.

Kayla Parker (left) is accused of murder in the stabbing death of Josh Canady.

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Year-old murder case still waits for grand jury

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
The murder case surrounding the stabbing death of Josh Canady still has not been presented to a grand jury more than a year after it happened because of court postponements caused by COVID-19.
Randy Chester shares a smile with daughter Paloma as little guy Rune samples the cookies and Azalea checks out a cupcake to celebrate their new space.

Randy Chester shares a smile with daughter Paloma as little guy Rune samples the cookies and Azalea checks out a cupcake to celebrate their new space.

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Community 'frolic' at Clarkesville home refreshes the soul

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
The Chesters knew things would be different in their home after a three-week renovation, but they did not fully grasp the enormity until they were standing in it for the first time Sunday.    “This is your house, what do you think?”
Anfernee Hanna looks to knock down a jumper during the Indians’ recent game versus Galloway. In Tuesday’s win at Loganville Christian, Hanna finished with a double-double, scoring 14 points while tying the TFS single-game record for second-most rebounds with 18.

Anfernee Hanna looks to knock down a jumper during the Indians’ recent game versus Galloway. In Tuesday’s win at Loganville Christian, Hanna finished with a double-double, scoring 14 points while tying the TFS single-game record for second-most rebounds with 18.

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Tallulah Falls boys get back on winning track

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 29, 2021
Tallulah Falls’ boys basketball team got back to their winning ways Tuesday night, as they dropped regional foe Loganville Christian Academy (LCA) 64-47 to remain undefeated in regional play thanks to a stellar second half.
Addie Penick looks to make a play in a recent Lady Raider victory over Lanier. HCHS fell Tuesday night to region-leader Buford 49-36 in a contest that came down to the fourth quarter.

Addie Penick looks to make a play in a recent Lady Raider victory over Lanier. HCHS fell Tuesday night to region-leader Buford 49-36 in a contest that came down to the fourth quarter.

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Buford too tough for Raider squads

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 29, 2021
When many teams arrive at Buford Arena, the game has already been decided, as the atmosphere of the state-of-the-art facility to go along with the program’s history mentally overwhelm opponents.
Junior point guard Malachi Dooley has been a key cog for the Raiders on both ends of the floor in 2020-21. The 2019-20 first-team all-region selection currently averages 18.5 points per game this season while helping the Raiders surpass last season’s win total with six games remaining.

Junior point guard Malachi Dooley has been a key cog for the Raiders on both ends of the floor in 2020-21. The 2019-20 first-team all-region selection currently averages 18.5 points per game this season while helping the Raiders surpass last season’s win total with six games remaining.

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Habersham Central's Dooley helps steer Raiders' ship

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 29, 2021
When Malachi Dooley takes the floor, everyone in the gym knows it. Though listed at only 5-foot-11, trying to stop the junior guard is a top priority for any defense he faces, and opposing players and head coaches aren’t bashful about letting everyone know it.
El Carreton Co-Owner Marisela Gonzalez and Jennifer Martinez prepare a shrimp burrito for a takeout order Tuesday evening in Cornelia.

El Carreton Co-Owner Marisela Gonzalez and Jennifer Martinez prepare a shrimp burrito for a takeout order Tuesday evening in Cornelia.

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Authentic Mexican food truck eatery endures through pandemic

Chamian Cruz
Friday, January 29, 2021
Driving down South Main Street in Cornelia, it may be easy to overlook the small food truck known as El Carreton, but it’s no stranger to the community, as for four years now it has provided a quick stop for authentic Mexican food.    “Carreton” is Spanish for “cart.”
Officers from Georgia State Patrol monitor divers in the Chattahoochee River on Thursday afternoon as they search for the missing gun in a Jan. 18 shooting.

Officers from Georgia State Patrol monitor divers in the Chattahoochee River on Thursday afternoon as they search for the missing gun in a Jan. 18 shooting.

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Officer search Chattahoochee River for missing gun

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 29, 2021
Habersham County Sheriff’s deputies and officers from Georgia State Patrol spent nearly all day Thursday searching the Chattahoochee River for the missing gun used in the Jan. 18 shooting off Highway 115.