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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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New Liberty Road repair most expensive in county at $800K

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, October 22, 2020
   After an original repair estimate of $1 million, the revised cost to repair the flood damage to New Liberty Road is at $800,000.    The road, north of Clarkesville and beyond North Habersham Middle School, sunk in from the enormous water pressure caused by the torrential rains on Oct. 10.
Jase, Reilly and T.J. Cox each hold one of the family’s beloved pets. Seargent (left) returned home soon after escaping, but Rosie was lost for nearly five days, while Amelia was found after being missing for six days.

Jase, Reilly and T.J. Cox each hold one of the family’s beloved pets. Seargent (left) returned home soon after escaping, but Rosie was lost for nearly five days, while Amelia was found after being missing for six days.

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Dogs return home to family after storm

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, October 22, 2020
   When Anthony and Jennifer Cox’s dogs went missing following the storms in the county from remnants of Hurricane Delta, they and their children were helpless.     “The weekend of the storm we were out of town,” Anthony said.
Charles Eric Chambers of Cleveland

Charles Eric Chambers of Cleveland

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Wanted fugitive Chambers found in Lumpkin County chicken house

News Staff
Thursday, October 22, 2020
   Charles Eric Chambers of Cleveland was apprehended by Lumpkin County Sheriff’s deputies on Thursday morning.    Chambers has been wanted by authorities for the last month after allegedly abducting his 18-month-old son from a Clarkesville home in the middle of the night.
Friends and colleagues of Becky Griffin greeted her as she came home from her last radiation treatment in April with a hero’s welcome.

Friends and colleagues of Becky Griffin greeted her as she came home from her last radiation treatment in April with a hero’s welcome.

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Community helps lift breast cancer survivor up during months of treatment

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, October 22, 2020
   Several years ago, Becky Griffin of Demorest knew a young, healthy, vibrant woman who was shockingly diagnosed with breast cancer. Just 10 months later, her friend died.    “That freaked me out, so I started getting checked,” Griffin said.
Former Georgia Sen. John Foster (left) smiles after Cornelia dedicated its new water plant to him during a ceremony Monday. Cornelia City Manager Dee Anderson made the introduction.

Former Georgia Sen. John Foster (left) smiles after Cornelia dedicated its new water plant to him during a ceremony Monday. Cornelia City Manager Dee Anderson made the introduction.

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Cornelia unveils new water plant, more than a decade in the making

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
   A vision that began more than a decade ago because reality Monday, as Cornelia unveiled its new $24 million water plant that will replace the current 86-year-old facility.
Joey Duncan will take John Elger's place on the Habersham County Board of Education.

Joey Duncan will take John Elger's place on the Habersham County Board of Education.

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Duncan tapped for Habersham County Board of Education

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
   Joey Duncan was unanimously approved as the District 5 Board of Education member to serve the remaining term of John Elger, whose resignation was effective Sept. 30.
Several fire units were called to contain a house fire that lead to one death and a total loss of the home.

Several fire units were called to contain a house fire that lead to one death and a total loss of the home.

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Habersham County woman killed in house fire

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
   An intense house fire in the south end of Habersham County on Monday led to the death of 64-year old Cynthia Clayton and a total loss of the home.    Clayton’s body was discovered Monday afternoon and confirmed by the Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King.
From left are Tallulah Falls senior runners Collin Kelly, Eli Sims, Grey Bourlet and Chaz Mullis, who were recognized at Tuesday’s home meet. BRIAN CARTER/Special

From left are Tallulah Falls senior runners Collin Kelly, Eli Sims, Grey Bourlet and Chaz Mullis, who were recognized at Tuesday’s home meet. BRIAN CARTER/Special

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Tallulah Falls honors its senior runners

News Staff
Thursday, October 15, 2020
   The Tallulah Falls boys’ cross country managed a third place finish in its final home meet of the year.     In a ceremony before the meet, Grey Bourlet, Collin Kelly, Chaz Mullis and Eli Sims, the team’s four seniors, were honored.
Habersham Central’s Brayden Staton waits for the throw as a Winder-Barrow runner tries to beat the tag.

Habersham Central’s Brayden Staton waits for the throw as a Winder-Barrow runner tries to beat the tag.

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Lady Raiders softball team finally has a playoff opponent

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, October 15, 2020
   After completing their regular 10 days ago, Habersham Central’s softball team (16-12, 7-8) now knows who its opponent in the opening round of the state playoffs.