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Dallas Barron demostrates Tallulah Falls’ blended learning technology for the 2020-21 school year. The system helps international students participate until they can return to campus later this semester.

Dallas Barron demostrates Tallulah Falls’ blended learning technology for the 2020-21 school year. The system helps international students participate until they can return to campus later this semester.

Tallulah Falls begins new school journey with protocols in place

   Tallulah Falls students returned to school Monday as parents, teachers and staff went all in to provide an environment in which in-person classes can be sustained safely this year.
Lewis Canup embraces his granddaughter Kelli Mayes at his 90th birthday party. Canup retired in 2015 after working as the Habersham County Administrator/Manager and Engineer.

Lewis Canup embraces his granddaughter Kelli Mayes at his 90th birthday party. Canup retired in 2015 after working as the Habersham County Administrator/Manager and Engineer.

Canup made his mark working 'for the good of the people'

   Nearly everyone in Habersham County knows the name Lewis Canup.    Folks may think of the infrastructure he spearheaded in Habersham County or the vast knowledge he provided on roads and planning for future development among several other feats.
Salem Dover, Alice Dover and Alan Baker perform at Sunday's prayer meeting at Habersham Ninth Grade Academy.

Salem Dover, Alice Dover and Alan Baker perform at Sunday's prayer meeting at Habersham Ninth Grade Academy.

Pastors pray for health of schools

   The biggest issue on the minds of locals is the impending start of the school year on Sept. 8.
Douglas Eugene Burton, 61, of Alto and Miracle Chyanne Bishop, 20, of Pendleton, S.C.

Douglas Eugene Burton, 61, of Alto and Miracle Chyanne Bishop, 20, of Pendleton, S.C.

Fake kidnapping leads to alleged sexual battery

   A woman was arrested Monday on charges she made up statements about a fake kidnapping that led to an alleged sexual battery.    Miracle Chyanne Bishop, 20, of Pendleton, S.C.
Tallulah Falls’ Barrett Whitener (12) and Abby Carlan (4) protect the net during their match with Habersham Central on Tuesday night.

Tallulah Falls’ Barrett Whitener (12) and Abby Carlan (4) protect the net during their match with Habersham Central on Tuesday night.

Tallulah Falls volleyball tops Habersham Central

   The Tallulah Falls Lady Indians volleyball team got back on track Tuesday night with a three-set victory against rival Habersham Central.    “That was pretty huge.
Habersham Central's Joey Handlos pitched a complete game Wednesday night against Flowery Branch.

Habersham Central's Joey Handlos pitched a complete game Wednesday night against Flowery Branch.

Lady Raiders softball team wins 7th straight

   Habersham Central pitcher Joey Handlos found herself in some jams Wednesday night in the circle against Flowery Branch.    In consecutive innings, the Lady Raiders’ pitcher faced a second-and-third situation and a bases-loaded, no-out scenario, only to battle through with just one run allowed.
Tallulah Falls’ Evan Prince finished third in the area and fifth at state in 2019 as a sophomore.

Tallulah Falls’ Evan Prince finished third in the area and fifth at state in 2019 as a sophomore.

Tallulah Falls runners hope for another historic season

   Fresh off making history last season, Tallulah Falls’ varsity boys cross country team returns one of the top runners in the state in 2020.    Junior Evan Prince, who finished third in the area and fifth at state in 2019 as a sophomore, continues to lead the TFS varsity team by example.