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Tallulah Falls’ Katy Corbett will be one of the top returning players in the region this season.

Tallulah Falls’ Katy Corbett will be one of the top returning players in the region this season.

Tallulah Falls volleyball eyes big things in 2020

Fresh off a fifth straight state playoff run in 2019, the Tallulah Falls School varsity volleyball program nears the beginning of a 2020 season that is sure to be a great one.
Habersham Central’s Sadie Hawkins comes around to score against White County High School on Monday.

Habersham Central’s Sadie Hawkins comes around to score against White County High School on Monday.

Lady Raiders softball trounces White County

The Habersham Central softball team had a big change in momentum as they managed to mercy rule White County High School Monday once they reached the fifth inning leading 8-0.
Baldwin's City Council listens as Councilman Jeff Parrish explains that the city entered into a separation agreement with former City Administrator Jerry Neace “for the convenience of the council.”

Baldwin's City Council listens as Councilman Jeff Parrish explains that the city entered into a separation agreement with former City Administrator Jerry Neace “for the convenience of the council.”

Baldwin still vague about Neace's termination

At Monday night’s meeting, Baldwin’s City Council broke its silence on the reason for approving a separation agreement with former City Administrator Jerry Neace’s contract, but offered residents no specifics for why he was released in the first place.
Demorest officials Mayor Rick Austin, John Hendrix and Nathan Davis have faced recall attempts in recent months.

Demorest officials Mayor Rick Austin, John Hendrix and Nathan Davis have faced recall attempts in recent months.

Recall petitions come due for Demorest officials

Recall applications were due Tuesday by 5 p.m. for Demorest Mayor Rick Austin and city councilmen John Hendrix and Nathan Davis.
Political flyers with extreme messages have been hitting mailboxes for weeks leading up to Tuesday’s runoff election.

Political flyers with extreme messages have been hitting mailboxes for weeks leading up to Tuesday’s runoff election.

'Absurd' election summer comes to an end with runoff

A spring and summer of Republicans digging into each other to get the nomination for their party in November has come to an end, and perhaps there will be a time of healing to come.
Habersham Chamber of Commerce President Mary Beth Horton and Board Chairman Sidney Roland discuss plans for the Chamber’s new website. The new interactive website is expected to launch in the fall.

Habersham Chamber of Commerce President Mary Beth Horton and Board Chairman Sidney Roland discuss plans for the Chamber’s new website. The new interactive website is expected to launch in the fall.

Habersham County Chamber of Commerce helps during pandemic

As businesses adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce is working to do its part to help the county’s small businesses and industry during the pandemic.
Habersham County's Board of Education voted to move school back to Sept. 8.

Habersham County's Board of Education voted to move school back to Sept. 8.

First day of school pushed back to Sept. 8

The Habersham County Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to move the start of school to Tuesday, Sept. 8, the day after Labor Day, to give teachers and administrators more time to meet the challenges of in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lucero Ramirez was all smiles when a clown came to visit her school.

Lucero Ramirez was all smiles when a clown came to visit her school.

North Habersham Middle School mourns student’s death

The North Habersham Middle School community was saddened this weekend by the death of 14-year-old student Lucero Ramirez. Ramirez passed away due to an illness.    “We have been informed that one of our middle school students has passed away.
Piedmont College students moving into campus (and people helping them) have to successfully pass a health screening as they did Thursday near the Arrendale Amphitheater.

Piedmont College students moving into campus (and people helping them) have to successfully pass a health screening as they did Thursday near the Arrendale Amphitheater.

Piedmont students returning to campus

Piedmont College begins fall classes on Aug. 10 and students have arrived at the Demorest campus with various safety precautions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.