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Habersham Central’s Joey Handlos makes a running catch in the outfield on Thursday night against Lanier.

Habersham Central’s Joey Handlos makes a running catch in the outfield on Thursday night against Lanier.

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Lady Raiders softball snaps skid against Lanier

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
After dropping three region contests in a row, Habersham Central’s softball team ended its losing skid Thursday with a 6-3 victory over Lanier.     “To me, that’s a good win, and it puts us in the driver’s seat for the playoffs,” Lady Raiders’ head coach Bill Bradley said.
Tallulah Falls girls celebrate a point during their win Thursday over Rabun County. Photo courtesy of Tallulah Falls School

Tallulah Falls girls celebrate a point during their win Thursday over Rabun County. Photo courtesy of Tallulah Falls School

Tallulah Falls volleyball picking up wins, momentum

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
After a weeklong break, Tallulah Falls volleyball team picked up where it left off by securing two victories over state-ranked Rabun and White counties Thursday night.    In the first match of the evening versus Class 3A No. 6 White County, the Lady Indians fell behind 14-11 to the Warriors.
Habersham Central’s Jackson Clouatre jukes a defender on his way to a big gain on Friday night. Photo by LILLIAN VAN TASSEL

Habersham Central’s Jackson Clouatre jukes a defender on his way to a big gain on Friday night. Photo by LILLIAN VAN TASSEL

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Raiders plunder Madison County in opener

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
After a pair of close games with Madison County over the last two years, Habersham Central left no doubt this time around.    The Raiders opened the 2020 season with a dominant performance in a 27-6 win Friday night at John Larry Black Field.
The old courthouse in Clarkesville currently has no interested buyers.

The old courthouse in Clarkesville currently has no interested buyers.

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Habersham sees hits, misses on development projects

Eric Pereira
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
While COVID-19 has made a noticeable impact on businesses across the state and U.S., Habersham County is seeing some new developments. The pandemic has potentially caused some halts on developments moving forward as well.

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Demorest stands firm against Piedmont claims

Eric Pereira
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
The City of Demorest has declined to move forward with resolving any of the legal claims brought forward by Piedmont College which included but not limited to fraud, racketeering and conflict of interest.
Shawn Weldy (bottom left) used lessons learned young to build a successful career and family, along with wife Laura and sons Tucker and Hayden.

Shawn Weldy (bottom left) used lessons learned young to build a successful career and family, along with wife Laura and sons Tucker and Hayden.

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Mentorship as a youth lifted local man to success

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Looking back, Shawn Weldy never imagined his life would end up where it has.     “Before I never would’ve imagined I’d work for a Fortune 500 company, let alone be in a management role,” Weldy said.
Students and staff members at North Georgia Technical College dressed in red and Black Tuesday morning and said a prayer for college president Dr. Mark Ivester, who has been hospitalized with complications due to COVID-19.

Students and staff members at North Georgia Technical College dressed in red and Black Tuesday morning and said a prayer for college president Dr. Mark Ivester, who has been hospitalized with complications due to COVID-19.

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North Georgia Tech community prays for president in COVID-19 battle

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Multiple campuses of North Georgia Technical College held gatherings Tuesday morning to offer prayers for the college’s president, Dr. Mark Ivester, who has been battling COVID-19 in the hospital since Aug. 16.
Excited students hurriedly entered Habersham Central High School on Tuesday morning, with one student taking extra precautions against the lingering pandemic.

Excited students hurriedly entered Habersham Central High School on Tuesday morning, with one student taking extra precautions against the lingering pandemic.

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Habersham County students return after six months

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
The school year began anew Tuesday morning after six months with students gone from school buildings.    School administrators and teachers have been working diligently trying to make school seem as normal as possible, with a few notable changes.
Shane Justice of Clarkesville has been missing for nearly a month as his family and Habersham County Sheriff’s investigators continue to search.

Shane Justice of Clarkesville has been missing for nearly a month as his family and Habersham County Sheriff’s investigators continue to search.

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Family searches for missing local man

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 4, 2020
Shane Justice has not always seen eye-to-eye with his family members, but that won’t stop them from searching tirelessly to find him.
Cornelia’s new fire department is set to open by October.

Cornelia’s new fire department is set to open by October.

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Cornelia balks at starting its own 911 center

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 4, 2020
Cornelia commissioned a feasibility study before the pandemic hit about whether the city could construct its own 911 dispatch center.    The report is 11 pages long, but one word summarizes the findings – no.