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Jamie Mentzer uses an intubation box and practices placing a breathing tube into a COVID-19 patient that is unable to breathe on their own. HABERSHAM MEDICAL CENTER/Submitted

Jamie Mentzer uses an intubation box and practices placing a breathing tube into a COVID-19 patient that is unable to breathe on their own. HABERSHAM MEDICAL CENTER/Submitted

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COVID-19 effects linger for patients, therapists alike

Chamian Cruz
Friday, January 29, 2021
As a respiratory therapist, Jamie Mentzer has been helping people breathe at Habersham Medical Center for 22 years, but she said the past year has finally started to wear her down.
Jim Daniel works on a haircut Thursday morning for one of his longtime customers, Arthur Howard. Daniel has cut hair at his shop in Cornelia since 1961.

Jim Daniel works on a haircut Thursday morning for one of his longtime customers, Arthur Howard. Daniel has cut hair at his shop in Cornelia since 1961.

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Daniel has been trimming hair, talking with local folks for 60 years

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 29, 2021
Jim Daniel does not have many hobbies, but he does love people.    Daniel has met a lot of folks while he has cut hair at his barber shop in Cornelia for almost 60 years, and he has not made time for many other pursuits.
Habersham Central’s Malachi Dooley scored 21 points Friday night against Lanier.

Habersham Central’s Malachi Dooley scored 21 points Friday night against Lanier.

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Lanier bursts past Habersham Central boys

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Habersham Central’s boys could not overcome a mid-game drought Friday night in a 56-46 loss to Lanier.    The Raiders (8-11) fell behind by as many as 17 early in the second half before a late push came up short in search of the team’s first regional win.
Tallulah Falls’ Devonte Allen pulls up for a jumper inside Saturday against Galloway.

Tallulah Falls’ Devonte Allen pulls up for a jumper inside Saturday against Galloway.

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Tallulah Falls boys fall after 10 straight wins

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
After running their win streak to 10 games Friday night with a victory over Prince Avenue Christian School, Saturday brought Tallulah Falls’ boys basketball team its first loss in 51 days, as they fell fell at home to Class A private No. 3 Galloway 62-33.
Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade drives to the hoop during Friday night’s win over Lanier.

Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade drives to the hoop during Friday night’s win over Lanier.

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Lady Raiders clamp down on defense for Bradley's 501st win

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Even without complete records handy, it is hard to believe that many of Coach Bill Bradley’s 501 wins included holding the opponent to 16 points.    “Very seldom for sure,” the Lady Raiders’ coach said after his team downed Lanier 26-16 on Friday night. “It’s definitely on the low end.
Brody Bantaum skies for a rebound in the seventh grade championship game. The Raiders knocked off Franklin County 43-36 to win the title.

Brody Bantaum skies for a rebound in the seventh grade championship game. The Raiders knocked off Franklin County 43-36 to win the title.

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Habersham Middle School boys teams sweep titles

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
On Monday night, Habersham County’s seventh and eighth grade boys basketball teams were crowned Northeast Georgia Independent Athletic Association (NEGIAA) champions, as the seventh grade team beat Franklin County and the eighth graders topped Madison County.
Emyrie Combs attacks the basket during the seventh grade girls championship game held at Franklin County last Saturday. Combs poured in 15 points in the Lady Raiders’ 31-25 victory over Rabun County. SHANE SCOGGINS/Franklin County Citizen

Emyrie Combs attacks the basket during the seventh grade girls championship game held at Franklin County last Saturday. Combs poured in 15 points in the Lady Raiders’ 31-25 victory over Rabun County. SHANE SCOGGINS/Franklin County Citizen

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Habersham's 7th grade girls top Rabun County for title

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Habersham County’s seventh grade girls team capped off a nearly-perfect season last Saturday, as they took down Rabun County 31-25 to be crowned the Northeast Georgia Independent Athletic Association (NEGIAA) champions.
The refurbished ambulance for Habersham County Emergency Services will save taxpayers around $90,000.

The refurbished ambulance for Habersham County Emergency Services will save taxpayers around $90,000.

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Habersham County Emergency Services gaining equipment, personnel

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Habersham County Emergency Services is sprucing up its fleet while saving county taxpayers money at the same time.    The county recently completed a remounted ambulance that saved between $90,000 and $100,000 from what it would have cost to buy another brand new ambulance.
This home on Timberwood Trail in Demorest was lost to a fire Monday afternoon. Photo submitted by Habersham County Emergency Services

This home on Timberwood Trail in Demorest was lost to a fire Monday afternoon. Photo submitted by Habersham County Emergency Services

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Demorest home lost in afternoon blaze

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
A Demorest home burned completely Monday afternoon in a fire, the cause of which was still unknown a day later.    Units were called to Timberwood Trail SW, and Habersham County Emergency Services Engines 13, 12, and 16, Tanker 13, Battalion 1, Medic 12 and Demorest Ladder 5 responded to the fire.