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Justin Pollock comes to TFS from a three-year stint at Southern Wesleyan University as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. He previously coached for 11 years at nearby Toccoa Falls College and one year at Montreat College.

Justin Pollock comes to TFS from a three-year stint at Southern Wesleyan University as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. He previously coached for 11 years at nearby Toccoa Falls College and one year at Montreat College.

Tallulah Falls taps Pollock as new baseball coach

News Staff
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Tallulah Falls School filled a vacancy with the addition of Justin Pollock as the varsity head baseball coach. Pollock takes over the Indians baseball team after the departure of longtime coach Mark Wilcox.
Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade eyes the pitcher while waiting to break from third base against Flowery Branch on Aug. 19.

Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade eyes the pitcher while waiting to break from third base against Flowery Branch on Aug. 19.

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Habersham Central softball team's winning streak hits 8

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Habersham Central’s Lady Raiders softball team extended their winning streak to eight games last Thursday, as they shut out regional foe Shiloh 7-0.     Hailey Wade earned the win for HCHS by tossing seven innings of three-hit ball. Wade didn’t surrender a run and struck out 11 Generals hitters.
Habersham Central’s Madeline Koshuta (8) looks to spike the ball during the Lady Raiders’ match against Tallulah Falls Aug. 18.

Habersham Central’s Madeline Koshuta (8) looks to spike the ball during the Lady Raiders’ match against Tallulah Falls Aug. 18.

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Lady Raider volleyball picks up two wins

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
The Lady Raiders volleyball team secured two more wins to close last week, as they took down Lakeview Academy and Apalachee at Gainesville High School last Thursday.     In the first match against Lakeview, Habersham Central cruised to a 2-0 victory behind the team’s strong offensive performance.

Tallulah Falls volleyball drops two in home opener

News Staff
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Despite notching a win in its last match against rival Habersham Central, Tallulah Falls couldn’t continue its momentum in its home opener last Thursday.     In their first match against Class 4A No. 5 Jefferson, TFS fell in three sets.
Dallas Barron demostrates Tallulah Falls’ blended learning technology for the 2020-21 school year. The system helps international students participate until they can return to campus later this semester.

Dallas Barron demostrates Tallulah Falls’ blended learning technology for the 2020-21 school year. The system helps international students participate until they can return to campus later this semester.

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Tallulah Falls begins new school journey with protocols in place

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Tallulah Falls students returned to school Monday as parents, teachers and staff went all in to provide an environment in which in-person classes can be sustained safely this year.
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.
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.