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The vehicle landed deep in the woods by State Route 365 southbound.

The vehicle landed deep in the woods by State Route 365 southbound.

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Vehicle wreck ends in woods, shuts down SR 365 South

Eric Pereira
Thursday, April 9, 2020
   A single vehicle wreck Wednesday morning shut down a portion of State Route 365 southbound near Hazel Creek Road to allow extrication of the patient and vehicle.    The accident involved a 2006 Lexus GS driven by Billy Ernest Craven, 63, of Clarkesville.
Georgia's primary election will be June 9.

Georgia's primary election will be June 9.

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Primary election postponed to June 9

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, April 9, 2020
   After initially saying he did not have the authority to postpone the election a second time, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger bowed to pressure from other state officials and announced the primary elections will be moved back to June 9.
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.