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Crash kills Toccoa man, injures student

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
   An accident on Georgia 17 Alternate near Glore Road in Habersham County Monday evening claimed the life of one man and sent a Habersham Central student to the hospital with serious injuries.
Benny Pate is a member of the Habersham County Airport Commission and the county’s planning commission. He has not held elected office.

Benny Pate is a member of the Habersham County Airport Commission and the county’s planning commission. He has not held elected office.

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Pate declares candidacy for District 1 seat

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
   The District 1 Habersham County commissioner’s seat finally has a contender, as Benny Pate declared his candidacy Tuesday for the spot that will be vacated at the end of this year by Chairman Stacy Hall.
Hillside Memorial Chapel and Gardens owner Brent Tolbert hold Shiloh, the newest addition to their workforce.

Hillside Memorial Chapel and Gardens owner Brent Tolbert hold Shiloh, the newest addition to their workforce.

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Funeral home welcomes comforting companion

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
   Few things can get us through the grieving process, but Hillside Memorial Chapel and Gardens in Clarkesville has brought on one employee who they feel can bring a smile and comfort to anyone she meets.
The Alliance Community Gospel Choir rocks the house at the beginning of the Alliance for African American Music benefit concert Sunday in Cornelia.

The Alliance Community Gospel Choir rocks the house at the beginning of the Alliance for African American Music benefit concert Sunday in Cornelia.

WITH GALLERY: Music festival praises God with every breath

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
   This was no ordinary worship.    The 29th annual Alliance for African American Music benefit concert had a little bit of everything, as performers from all across the region came together Sunday at Cornelia United Methodist Church to belt out the gospel in all its musical forms.
Kyle and Caroline Lewallen are the owners of teXga Farms in Clarkesville.

Kyle and Caroline Lewallen are the owners of teXga Farms in Clarkesville.

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Habersham County farm brings home the beef

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
   Habersham Countians now have the option to get the freshest cuts of beef directly to their fridge thanks to Caroline and Kyle Lewallen’s teXga Farms.      Each of them bring their own expertise – while Caroline knows marketing, Kyle knows about the cuts customers want.
Ron Vandiver, 52, of Clarkesville passed away Thursday in an accident at work. He is survived by his wife, five sons, a daughter and his grandson, among other family and friends.

Ron Vandiver, 52, of Clarkesville passed away Thursday in an accident at work. He is survived by his wife, five sons, a daughter and his grandson, among other family and friends.

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Clarkesville family man mourned after fatal accident

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
   A Clarkesville family lost its loving father and husband last week, but Ron Vandiver was far more even than that.    “He had a love for knowledge and learning all that he could,” his son Matthew Vandiver said Tuesday. “When he passed away, it was like a library burned down.
A vehicle ran into the county building’s administration sign Thursday in Clarkesville.

A vehicle ran into the county building’s administration sign Thursday in Clarkesville.

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County's sign destroyed in snowy collision

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
   A single vehicle wreck destroyed Habersham County’s new administration building sign in Clarkesville Thursday late afternoon. County Manager Phil Sutton is hopeful their insurance claim will offer a full replacement.     The sign was placed in 2018 and cost $26,000.
Locke Arnold (left) will challenge Tim Stamey for his county commission seat in the May 19 primary.

Locke Arnold (left) will challenge Tim Stamey for his county commission seat in the May 19 primary.

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Stamey, Arnold to vie for District 5 county seat

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, February 20, 2020
   Tim Stamey and Locke Arnold each announced this week they will vie for the District 5 seat on the Habersham County Commission.    Stamey won a special election in December to finish out the current term. He hopes to gain a full four-year term just five months later.
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Anderson enters District 10 House race

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, February 20, 2020
   Former county commission chairman Victor Anderson announced Wednesday that he will try to keep the District 10 Georgia House seat in Habersham County.    Anderson will be running for the seat vacated by Georgia Rep. Terry Rogers (R-Clarkesville), who has been in office since 2011.