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Staff members at North Georgia Technical College gathered last week to pray for Dr. Mark Ivester, who eventually lost his battle with COVID-19.

Staff members at North Georgia Technical College gathered last week to pray for Dr. Mark Ivester, who eventually lost his battle with COVID-19.

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Ivester dies after long battle with COVID-19

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
   Dr. Mark Ivester, the beloved president of North Georgia Technical College, died late Saturday night due to complications from COVID-19.    “With incredibly heavy hearts, we are so sad to say that Dr.
Baldwin Councilman Jeff Parrish (left) abruptly resigned Monday night.

Baldwin Councilman Jeff Parrish (left) abruptly resigned Monday night.

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Baldwin police chief, councilman resign suddenly

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
   Baldwin Police Chief William Anastasio and Councilman Jeff Parrish both resigned from their positions with the city of Baldwin at Monday night’s city council meeting.     The council reviewed and accepted Anastasio’s letter of resignation during the meeting’s executive session.
Habersham Central Ring of Honor inductee Jerry Pulliam (left) talks football with fellow defensive legends and inductees Jeff Gerrin and Fernandez West before Friday’s game. LILLIAN VAN TASSEL/Special

Habersham Central Ring of Honor inductee Jerry Pulliam (left) talks football with fellow defensive legends and inductees Jeff Gerrin and Fernandez West before Friday’s game. LILLIAN VAN TASSEL/Special

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OSBORNE: Raiders defense impresses hard-hitting greats of old

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, September 10, 2020
   Things felt normal for the first time in a while on Friday night.    The lights were on, the motivational rap music was blaring, Sweet Caroline was being overplayed, trash cans were being pounded … you knew high school football was back.
Habersham Central’s defense stacks up a Madison ballcarrier during Friday’s game. The first-team defense shut the Red Raiders out in the 27-6 win. LILLIAN VAN TASSELL/Special

Habersham Central’s defense stacks up a Madison ballcarrier during Friday’s game. The first-team defense shut the Red Raiders out in the 27-6 win. LILLIAN VAN TASSELL/Special

Raiders aim for an encore against Apalachee

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, September 10, 2020
   Habersham Central’s football team had a great opening night, and now it’s time to see if that show will draw rave reviews when they take it on the road.    The Raiders take on Apalachee at 7:30 p.m. tonight in what used to be a regional game, but now is a non-league showdown.
Brayden Staton and Preslee Hix celebrate after Hix’s sixth-inning go ahead home run. Photo by CODY ROGERS/Staff

Brayden Staton and Preslee Hix celebrate after Hix’s sixth-inning go ahead home run. Photo by CODY ROGERS/Staff

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Lady Raider softball seniors shine on their night

Cody Rogers
Thursday, September 10, 2020
   Powered by late-inning heroics from seniors Kyla Quiles, Preslee Hicks the Habersham Central Lady Raiders softball team defeated the North Hall Trojans 5-3 Wednesday night.
Habersham Central’s Allie Church gets up high going for a spike during a recent match.

Habersham Central’s Allie Church gets up high going for a spike during a recent match.

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Lady Raiders volleyball splits region matches

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, September 10, 2020
   Along with starting their school year Tuesday, the Habersham Central volleyball team also opened region play with a tri-match at Shiloh, as they also tangled with Lanier.
Tallulah Falls’ Abby Carlan (4) and Sarah Jennings elevate for the block during a recent match. BRIAN CARTER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Abby Carlan (4) and Sarah Jennings elevate for the block during a recent match. BRIAN CARTER/Special

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Tallulah Falls girls riding five-game streak heading into area play

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, September 10, 2020
   After a rocky start to the 2020 season, the Tallulah Falls volleyball team appears to have found its stride midway through the season.     Heading into Region 8-A play the Lady Indians (7-10) boast a five-game win streak after sweeping Rabun and Franklin counties Tuesday night.
Officers discuss the body found in Clarkesville on Thursday afternoon.

Officers discuss the body found in Clarkesville on Thursday afternoon.

Body found in Clarkesville ruled 'suspicious death'

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, September 10, 2020
   A severely decomposed body was found Thursday afternoon in Clarkesville near the Georgia 197 bridge, the area being searched recently by authorities and family members looking for missing local man Shane Justice.    There is no way to identify the body, Lt.
Tallulah Falls’ Jenna Shesser finished fourth overall in the Cookies ‘n Quotes Cross Country Festival.

Tallulah Falls’ Jenna Shesser finished fourth overall in the Cookies ‘n Quotes Cross Country Festival.

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Tallulah Falls runners claim top-5 finishes in home meet

News Staff
Thursday, September 10, 2020
   The Tallulah Falls School hosted eight other teams at its annual Cookies ‘n Quotes Cross Country Festival, and both the boys’ and girls’ teams earned top-five finishes at the event.     On the boys’ side, the Indians placed two runners inside the top-five and took fourth place as a team.
The Alto Town Council met Tuesday evening. From left are council members John Allen Fox Jr., P.J. Huggins, Carolyn Cabe and Mayor Audrey Turner.

The Alto Town Council met Tuesday evening. From left are council members John Allen Fox Jr., P.J. Huggins, Carolyn Cabe and Mayor Audrey Turner.

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Alto receives grant for generators

Eric Pereira
Thursday, September 10, 2020
   The town of Alto has been awarded a grant which would supply the town with nine generators by the state for emergency preparation which they reported at Tuesday night’s council meeting.     Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security (GEMA/HS), on behalf of Gov.