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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.

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

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
   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.

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Pastors pray for health of schools

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
   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.

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Fake kidnapping leads to alleged sexual battery

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
   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.

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Tallulah Falls volleyball tops Habersham Central

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, August 20, 2020
   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.

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Lady Raiders softball team wins 7th straight

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, August 20, 2020
   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

News Staff
Thursday, August 20, 2020
   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.
Habersham County’s principals listen to a presentation by Superintendent Matthew Cooper on Thursday morning. Socially-distanced principals are (front row, from left) Fran Blackburn, Connie Franklin and Lana Jones; second row are Susan Davis and Adam Bagwell; Third row are Jennifer Chitwood, Daphne Penick, and Connie Yearwood; Fourth row are Rodney Long and Marybeth Thomas; Ernie Garrett has his own row and in the back row are Jonathan Stribling and Patrick Franklin.

Habersham County’s principals listen to a presentation by Superintendent Matthew Cooper on Thursday morning. Socially-distanced principals are (front row, from left) Fran Blackburn, Connie Franklin and Lana Jones; second row are Susan Davis and Adam Bagwell; Third row are Jennifer Chitwood, Daphne Penick, and Connie Yearwood; Fourth row are Rodney Long and Marybeth Thomas; Ernie Garrett has his own row and in the back row are Jonathan Stribling and Patrick Franklin.

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School system prepares to deal with COVID-19

News Staff
Thursday, August 20, 2020
   With some school systems in the state reopening, then promptly closing again, there have been rumblings in the community about readiness for Habersham County’s opening on Sept. 8.
Baylee MacBeth of Clarkesville took his first two solo flights this week and is working toward his pilot’s license after starting lessons in January.

Baylee MacBeth of Clarkesville took his first two solo flights this week and is working toward his pilot’s license after starting lessons in January.

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Clarkesville youth on fast track to his pilot's license

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, August 20, 2020
   Baylee MacBeth knew what he wanted for Christmas last year – a chance to fly.    MacBeth, a rising senior at Tallulah Falls School, took his first two solo flights in the past week after beginning his lessons in January.