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Stacy Black (right) was engaged to marry Kathy Nicholson before his tragic death Monday night.

Stacy Black (right) was engaged to marry Kathy Nicholson before his tragic death Monday night.

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Demorest man killed in motorcycle crash

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
   A Demorest man was killed late Monday night when his motorcycle veered off the road on Georgia Highway 17 Alternate in Hollywood, the Georgia State Patrol confirmed Tuesday.
Animal Care and Control Director Madi Nix hugs Rudolph, who was recently adopted.

Animal Care and Control Director Madi Nix hugs Rudolph, who was recently adopted.

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Virus crisis impacts animal calls, shelter

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
   A couple of weeks ago when the spread of COVID-19 started became more of a reality in Habersham County, it caused uncertainty about pets in certain households.      Madi Nix, Habersham County Animal Care and Control Director, noticed the calls for aggressive animals were higher than usual.
Benny Ray Pate, 63, of Clarkesville

Benny Ray Pate, 63, of Clarkesville

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County candidate accused of sexual battery

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
   Benny Ray Pate, 63, of Clarkesville – a candidate for District 1 Habersham County Commissioner – was arrested Thursday on a charge of misdemeanor sexual battery.    Pate had no comment on the arrest Monday but said he was still planning to run for the seat on the county commission.
Fieldale Farms Corp. in Baldwin has seen a surge in orders from grocery stores.

Fieldale Farms Corp. in Baldwin has seen a surge in orders from grocery stores.

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Fieldale production up in crisis

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
   Chicken processing continues to meet its goals to ensure shelves are stocked in the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic just in different avenues.    Fieldale Farms Corp.
Little League officials are hoping they can have some sort of 2020 season.

Little League officials are hoping they can have some sort of 2020 season.

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Habersham County Little League still hopes to play

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
   Any fan of old baseball movies remembers the crowd chanting “Let Them Play!” in “Bad News Bears: Breaking Training.”    That same chant is going on in the heads of many in the community as hopes for playing Little League Baseball are still flickering amid the COVID-19 shutdown.

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Commissioners' appeal to Kemp: Close state parks

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
   Commissioners from 12 rural Georgia counties signed a letter Monday to Gov. Brian Kemp asking him to close all state parks to further encourage residents – especially those areas heavy with COVID-19 positive cases – to shelter at home.
Habersham Soup Kitchen volunteer Geriann Jones prepares a plate to hand out during their lunch take out hours. The soup kitchen has distributed more than 600 meals since March 19. Photo by ERIC PEREIRA

Habersham Soup Kitchen volunteer Geriann Jones prepares a plate to hand out during their lunch take out hours. The soup kitchen has distributed more than 600 meals since March 19. Photo by ERIC PEREIRA

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Soup kitchen volunteers still helping in time of great need

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
   There has never been a more uncertain time for folks wondering when their next paycheck or meal will come. As such, the volunteers at the Habersham Soup Kitchen will not let the current adversity keep them from helping those in need.    The soup kitchen is serving meals from 11:30 a.m.
This is all that is left of a Jeep Compass that burned in Clarkesville on Thursday.

This is all that is left of a Jeep Compass that burned in Clarkesville on Thursday.

Jeep burned in Clarkesville was arson

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
   A vehicle fire in Clarkesville on Thursday has been ruled as arson by the Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office. Investigators determined that the fire that engulfed a 2019 Jeep Compass in Habersham County was intentionally set. The fire occurred shortly after 7 a.m.
Tallulah Falls School senior Davis Jennings of Clarkesville on April 2 signed a letter of intent to compete in baseball for the Brevard College Tornados. Shown (back row from left), are Sarah Jennings and Rebekah Jennings. Front row (from left) are Jennifer Jennings, Davis Jennings and James Jennings.

Tallulah Falls School senior Davis Jennings of Clarkesville on April 2 signed a letter of intent to compete in baseball for the Brevard College Tornados. Shown (back row from left), are Sarah Jennings and Rebekah Jennings. Front row (from left) are Jennifer Jennings, Davis Jennings and James Jennings.

Tallulah Falls senior signs to play baseball at Brevard College

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
   Tallulah Falls School senior Davis Jennings of Clarkesville on April 2 signed a letter of intent to compete in baseball for the Brevard College Tornados in Brevard, N.C.     “We are very excited to have Davis as a Tornado,” said Brevard College baseball coach Mike Victory.