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Tallulah Falls’ Rebekah Jennings digs a ball during the Lady Indians’ first playoff game.

Tallulah Falls’ Rebekah Jennings digs a ball during the Lady Indians’ first playoff game.

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Tallulah Falls volleyball falls in Sweet 16

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Tallulah Falls’ volleyball season ended Saturday, as the Lady Indians fell 3-1 in the second round of the state playoffs at St. Francis.     “A lot of it was their size.
Habersham Central’s Andrew Kivett overcame an injury to win the regional cross country meet.

Habersham Central’s Andrew Kivett overcame an injury to win the regional cross country meet.

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Habersham Central's Kivett wins regional cross country meet

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Habersham Central’s Andrew Kivett won his fourth cross country race of the season, taking the individual Region 8-6A title during Saturday’s region meet.     “It was awesome.
Habersham Central’s Alex Aaron leads a tackle of a Dacula ballcarrier during Friday’s game. LILLIAN VANTASSEL/Special

Habersham Central’s Alex Aaron leads a tackle of a Dacula ballcarrier during Friday’s game. LILLIAN VANTASSEL/Special

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Dacula flexes muscles, downs Raiders

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Buford looked to be the class of Region 8-6A this year, but Dacula has something to say about that.    The Falcons dominated from the opening kickoff Friday night on the way to a 50-14 win over Habersham Central.
Habersham’s Middle School team advanced to Thursday’s championship game with a 7-6 win over Elbert County. RANDY CRUMP/Special

Habersham’s Middle School team advanced to Thursday’s championship game with a 7-6 win over Elbert County. RANDY CRUMP/Special

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Middle School Raiders top No. 1 seed; title game moved to Monday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
The Habersham Raider Middle School football team upset the No. 1 seed Elbert County at the Granite Bowl on Thursday, 7-6, to advance to the championship game Thursday night.    Elbert County was undefeated and Habersham was 3-3 going to the playoff game.
FCA area representative Thomas Burnett, left, and his wife Samantha Burnett (far right) ask questions to FCA Leadership Board members Chris and April Akridge. Photo by ERIC PEREIRA/Staff

FCA area representative Thomas Burnett, left, and his wife Samantha Burnett (far right) ask questions to FCA Leadership Board members Chris and April Akridge. Photo by ERIC PEREIRA/Staff

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter builds solid foundation

Eric Pereira
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Habersham Fellowship of Christian Athletes is off to a fantastic start, as the organization exceeded its fundraising goal for its first year of existence.    FCA reached this milestone at its Night of Champions, the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year, at The Torch on Sunday night.
Dee Daley (left) and Bo Hatchett are their parties' nominees for Senate District 50 in the Nov. 3 election.

Dee Daley (left) and Bo Hatchett are their parties' nominees for Senate District 50 in the Nov. 3 election.

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District 50 Senate race passes $600K in spending

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
The race to supplant Sen. John Wilkinson in Georgia Senate District 50 has seen $592,394.50 spent by seven candidates who have sought the position, with more to come before Nov. 3.
Multiple fire units responded to a fire at Wolf Creek BBQ this morning.

Multiple fire units responded to a fire at Wolf Creek BBQ this morning.

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Wolf Creek BBQ fire destroys restaurant

Eric Pereira
Friday, October 23, 2020
Cornelia Fire Department and other agencies responded to a structure fire at Wolf Creek BBQ in Cornelia early Friday morning. City Fire Chief Billy Joe Jenkins reported no injuries but the building was a total loss.
The Raiders’ running game revolves around three good backs behind a strong offensive line that includes Butch Cassidy (56) and Ethan Tomlin (53). TOM ASKEW/Staff

The Raiders’ running game revolves around three good backs behind a strong offensive line that includes Butch Cassidy (56) and Ethan Tomlin (53). TOM ASKEW/Staff

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OSBORNE: Raiders could benefit from some 'grown-man runs'

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Highlights from the last two weeks of NFL football have been littered with what they call “grown-man runs,” mostly by Heisman winner and Tennessee Titan Derrick Henry.    Henry has helped the Titans to an undefeated start by running over and through everyone in his path.