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John Elger spent nearly two years on the Habersham County Board of Education.

John Elger spent nearly two years on the Habersham County Board of Education.

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Elger resigns from Habersham County Board of Education

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
   Outspoken Board of Education member John Elger resigned effective Sept. 30 following weeks of controversial public positions on the restart of schools and the policy regarding political displays on school property.
Unsplash photo/Sharon McCutcheon

Unsplash photo/Sharon McCutcheon

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Habersham County task force looks to protect local children

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, September 17, 2020
   Habersham County’s Special Victims Unit Patrol Task Force has been in operation for eight months, and investigators for the sheriff’s office are doing all they can to protect the children of the county.    Local authorities charged two individuals in child abuse cases this week.
Dr. Larry Peevy was named a Legacy Leader by Georgia Trend magazine. Peevy is the headmaster of Tallulah Falls School.

Dr. Larry Peevy was named a Legacy Leader by Georgia Trend magazine. Peevy is the headmaster of Tallulah Falls School.

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Peevy honored for his legacy of leadership

Eric Pereira
Thursday, September 17, 2020
   Tallulah Falls School President and Head of School Larry Peevy has been named a Legacy Leader by Georgia Trend magazine. He was featured in the 35th anniversary edition as the recognition highlights 15 people who have dedicated themselves to improving lives across the state.
Victor Anderson speaks at a forum for the Republican primary in Cornelia.

Victor Anderson speaks at a forum for the Republican primary in Cornelia.

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Anderson set to leave Hospital Authority, if he wins House seat

Eric Pereira
Thursday, September 17, 2020
   Habersham County Hospital Authority Chairman Victor Anderson announced his intent to leave with the November general election approaching soon during the board meeting Tuesday.     Anderson, a republican candidate, is running against Democrat Nick Mitchell in the Nov.
Developers are hoping to put hundreds of new homes near Thompson and Wilbanks streets in Baldwin.

Developers are hoping to put hundreds of new homes near Thompson and Wilbanks streets in Baldwin.

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Habersham County, city of Baldwin reach tentative agreement on annexation

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, September 17, 2020
   The Habersham County Board of Commissioners and the city of Baldwin avoided an arbitration hearing Thursday when they reached tentative agreement about an annexation that likely will lead to hundreds of new homes in a new development on a 145-acre tract along Wilbanks and Thompson Roads.
Habersham Central’s Patrick Tedder (15) makes the hit to help the Raiders make a goal line stand against Apalachee last week. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Patrick Tedder (15) makes the hit to help the Raiders make a goal line stand against Apalachee last week. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Tedder is everywhere for Raiders in first two games

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, September 17, 2020
   On Habersham Central’s first drive last week, quarterback Josh Pickett threw a pass toward the corner of the end zone. It was what they call a “50-50” ball, but Patrick Tedder tipped those odds considerably.
Habersham Central has seen success on fourth down this season so far, thanks to big plays from Josh Pickett (1) among others. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central has seen success on fourth down this season so far, thanks to big plays from Josh Pickett (1) among others. TOM ASKEW/Special

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OSBORNE: Fourth down? Stay calm and don't equivocate

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, September 17, 2020
   No one likes to punt, including Habersham Central coach Benji Harrison.    Punting is one of those sports terms that spills over into real life, and folks use it to indicate a concession. One of the word’s definitions is listed as “delay in answering or taking action – equivocate.
Junior middle hitter Alba Romanos elevates for a spike against George Walton Academy. Since arriving from Spain and joining TFS’ volleyball team, Romanos has brought much-needed length to the team defensively and an offensive skill set that has grown in each match.

Junior middle hitter Alba Romanos elevates for a spike against George Walton Academy. Since arriving from Spain and joining TFS’ volleyball team, Romanos has brought much-needed length to the team defensively and an offensive skill set that has grown in each match.

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Spain’s Romanos helps lift Lady Indians to greater heights

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, September 17, 2020
   For Tallulah Falls’ Alba Romanos, the 2020 volleyball season started differently than any other for her. In fact, there was a threat, that it wouldn’t begin at all.     “It was kind of crazy.
Kyla Quiles prepares to pitch against a powerhouse Buford Wolves batting order.

Kyla Quiles prepares to pitch against a powerhouse Buford Wolves batting order.

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Lady Raiders run into buzzsaw in No. 1 Buford

Cody Rogers
Thursday, September 17, 2020
   The Habersham Central Raiders softball team are the latest in a long line of teams that have fallen victim to Buford Wolves this season with a 14-1 loss Tuesday, dropping them to 14-8.    The Wolves – who are 17-2 and haven’t lost a game since Aug.