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Tallulah Falls’ Abby Carlan (4) and Sarah Jennings elevate for the block during a recent match. BRIAN CARTER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Abby Carlan (4) and Sarah Jennings elevate for the block during a recent match. BRIAN CARTER/Special

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Tallulah Falls girls riding five-game streak heading into area play

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, September 10, 2020
After a rocky start to the 2020 season, the Tallulah Falls volleyball team appears to have found its stride midway through the season.     Heading into Region 8-A play the Lady Indians (7-10) boast a five-game win streak after sweeping Rabun and Franklin counties Tuesday night.
Officers discuss the body found in Clarkesville on Thursday afternoon.

Officers discuss the body found in Clarkesville on Thursday afternoon.

Body found in Clarkesville ruled 'suspicious death'

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, September 10, 2020
A severely decomposed body was found Thursday afternoon in Clarkesville near the Georgia 197 bridge, the area being searched recently by authorities and family members looking for missing local man Shane Justice.
Tallulah Falls’ Jenna Shesser finished fourth overall in the Cookies ‘n Quotes Cross Country Festival.

Tallulah Falls’ Jenna Shesser finished fourth overall in the Cookies ‘n Quotes Cross Country Festival.

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Tallulah Falls runners claim top-5 finishes in home meet

News Staff
Thursday, September 10, 2020
The Tallulah Falls School hosted eight other teams at its annual Cookies ‘n Quotes Cross Country Festival, and both the boys’ and girls’ teams earned top-five finishes at the event.     On the boys’ side, the Indians placed two runners inside the top-five and took fourth place as a team.
The Alto Town Council met Tuesday evening. From left are council members John Allen Fox Jr., P.J. Huggins, Carolyn Cabe and Mayor Audrey Turner.

The Alto Town Council met Tuesday evening. From left are council members John Allen Fox Jr., P.J. Huggins, Carolyn Cabe and Mayor Audrey Turner.

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Alto receives grant for generators

Eric Pereira
Thursday, September 10, 2020
The town of Alto has been awarded a grant which would supply the town with nine generators by the state for emergency preparation which they reported at Tuesday night’s council meeting.
School board member John Elger has taken extreme precautions to slow spread of COVID-19, but ended up testing positive anyway.

School board member John Elger has taken extreme precautions to slow spread of COVID-19, but ended up testing positive anyway.

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School board member was positive, but asymptomatic

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Habersham County Board of Education member John Elger has been outspoken about taking the utmost precautions against the spread of COVID-19.
Walter Looney’s Mt. Airy home took more than a decade to renovate.

Walter Looney’s Mt. Airy home took more than a decade to renovate.

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Mt. Airy man renovates beautiful home from ground up

Eric Pereira
Thursday, September 10, 2020
You may occasionally find Walter Looney eating lunch on the widow’s walk of his home with his four gargoyles keeping a watchful eye over Mt. Airy.     This towering platform is the structural cherry on top to a home which Walter spent more than 10 years renovating.
Anyone who speeds through the school zone near Baldwin Elementary will be issued a ticket via the camera system.

Anyone who speeds through the school zone near Baldwin Elementary will be issued a ticket via the camera system.

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New cameras keep eyes on school zones

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, September 10, 2020
After the Baldwin City Council approved an Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) system to monitor speeding and traffic violations last September, the system finally went live Tuesday for the first time in the 2020-21 school year.
Bryan Ferguson’s first day as HEMC president and CEO will be Sept. 28, 2020.

Bryan Ferguson’s first day as HEMC president and CEO will be Sept. 28, 2020.

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Habersham EMC gets new president and CEO

Eric Pereira
Thursday, September 10, 2020
The Habersham EMC Board of Directors announced Bryan Ferguson as President and CEO this week. The decision comes after several months of reviewing resumes and conducting interviews.
Lee Arrendale State Prison has had its share of controversies in 2020, from multiple allegations of sex assaults and abuse to an April riot that involved 11 people.

Lee Arrendale State Prison has had its share of controversies in 2020, from multiple allegations of sex assaults and abuse to an April riot that involved 11 people.

Officials mum about Arrendale prison riot

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, September 10, 2020
In a year where Lee Arrendale State Prison has struggled with controversies, another has arisen amid news emerging of a prison riot that took place April 17.
Habersham Central’s Molly Butler goes for a spike against Lumpkin County.

Habersham Central’s Molly Butler goes for a spike against Lumpkin County.

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Lady Raider volleyball rolling into region play

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
After knocking off local powerhouse Jefferson in their last match, Habersham Central’s volleyball team kept the momentum rolling into Thursday night. The Lady Raiders avenged two early season losses to Gainesville and Lumpkin County to go 3-0 on the night.