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Habersham Hardware of Cornelia is now closed after consolidating with the Clarkesville location to “better serve the community,” District Manager Chuck Frisk said.

Habersham Hardware of Cornelia is now closed after consolidating with the Clarkesville location to “better serve the community,” District Manager Chuck Frisk said.

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Habersham Hardware leaves Cornelia after 74 years

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, November 5, 2020
After 74 years in Cornelia, Habersham Hardware is leaving the city, but it is not straying far from home.    Habersham Hardware of Cornelia will soon consolidate two stores to its Clarkesville location.
Baldwin interim police chief Matt Nall hands out candy to Bere Ortega and Elizabeth Aguilar at the final trunk-or-treat stop during Baldwin’s fall festival Wednesday night. The festival, hosted by Baldwin Baptist Church and the Baldwin Police and Fire departments, saw much of the community come out for a night of trunk-or-treating, food and fellowship.

Baldwin interim police chief Matt Nall hands out candy to Bere Ortega and Elizabeth Aguilar at the final trunk-or-treat stop during Baldwin’s fall festival Wednesday night. The festival, hosted by Baldwin Baptist Church and the Baldwin Police and Fire departments, saw much of the community come out for a night of trunk-or-treating, food and fellowship.

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Fall fun for all in Baldwin

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, November 5, 2020
With the brisk chill of fall in the air, many Baldwin residents came out to the farmers market for a night of trunk-or-treating, good food and community fellowship at the city’s fall festival Wednesday night.
Georgia Senator-elect Bo Hatchett waves to cars Tuesday morning on Louise Street and Jacob’s Way near the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center.

Georgia Senator-elect Bo Hatchett waves to cars Tuesday morning on Louise Street and Jacob’s Way near the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center.

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Anderson, Hatchett roll into state legislature

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, November 5, 2020
In the least suspenseful elections of the week, Habersham County residents Bo Hatchett and Victor Anderson easily took their places as first-time legislators.    Hatchett won the highly-coveted District 50 Senate seat with 83.2% (71,623 votes) to Dee Daley’s 16.8% (14,484).
Volunteers have already made some landscaping improvements at the War Memorial in Clarkesville.

Volunteers have already made some landscaping improvements at the War Memorial in Clarkesville.

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County, Clarkesville look to partner on KIA Memorial upkeep

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
After much deliberation, Habersham County and the city of Clarkesville are working on an inter-governmental agreement for the upkeep of the Killed In Action War Memorial on the city square.
Habersham Central’s senior girls on this year’s homecoming court are (from left) Preslee Hix, Maddy Alexander, Caroline Way, Shyann Sosebee and Autumn Gattis. The queen will be announced at the rescheduled homecoming game, set for Tuesday, Nov. 17.

Habersham Central’s senior girls on this year’s homecoming court are (from left) Preslee Hix, Maddy Alexander, Caroline Way, Shyann Sosebee and Autumn Gattis. The queen will be announced at the rescheduled homecoming game, set for Tuesday, Nov. 17.

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Habersham Central homecoming postponed after COVID-19 strikes opposing school

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Due to COVID-19 issues at Central Gwinnett High School – the team scheduled to play Habersham Central on Friday night – the homecoming game has been postponed.    The Homecoming Bonfire and Barbeque will take place as scheduled Saturday, Nov. 7 from 6-9 p.m. at Habersham Central.
Tallulah Falls’ Katy Corbett will play beach volleyball at Mercer University.

Tallulah Falls’ Katy Corbett will play beach volleyball at Mercer University.

Tallulah Falls' Corbett set for switch from hardwood to the beach

News Staff
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Tallulah Falls senior volleyball standout Katy Corbett has committed to continue her education and playing career at Mercer University. She will make the switch from indoor to beach volleyball.    “This commitment happened in about two weeks,” Corbett said.
Habersham Central swimmers (from left) Matt Cochran, Haydn Tatum, Obed Miranda Harrigan, and Josh Martinez have already qualified for state after the first swim meet of the season.

Habersham Central swimmers (from left) Matt Cochran, Haydn Tatum, Obed Miranda Harrigan, and Josh Martinez have already qualified for state after the first swim meet of the season.

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Four Raiders swim their way into state cuts in first meet

News Staff
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Habersham Central’s varsity swim team traveled to Frances Meadows to compete in Cherokee Bluff’s Monster Meet over the weekend.     The Raiders placed second overall out of seven schools. Haydn Tatum was the top scorer for the boys team and Charity Lyons was the top scorer for the girls.
Tallulah Falls’ Halle Weyrich swims the 200 individual medley at Saturday’s opening meet in Clarkesville. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Tallulah Falls’ Halle Weyrich swims the 200 individual medley at Saturday’s opening meet in Clarkesville. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Tallulah Falls swimmers shine in opening meet

News Staff
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
The season-opening swim meet at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center in Clarkesville saw the Tallulah Falls middle and high schools both place second overall.     The high school girls and high school boys both came in second.
Judge Wilbanks (57) pressures Indians' quarterback Tripp Underwood (14) on one of his only pass attempts of the night to keep the game knotted at 14-14 going into halftime. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Judge Wilbanks (57) pressures Indians' quarterback Tripp Underwood (14) on one of his only pass attempts of the night to keep the game knotted at 14-14 going into halftime. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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Middle school Raiders win league championship

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
The value of a good kicker can never be overstated.    And in Monday night’s Northeast Georgia Independent Athletic Association championship game, special teams earned Habersham County’s middle school team a championship with a 24-22 victory on a Michael Hill field goal with 22 seconds remaining.