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More snowfall hit Habersham earlier in the week. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

More snowfall hit Habersham earlier in the week. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Habersham sees more snowfall

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Friday, January 24, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      It started on Tuesday afternoon with a light dusting in the southern part of the county and heightened accumulation in the north.    More snow was falling in Habersham County.
Jerry Lewis (left) shakes hands with Vietnam veteran Bob Babcock after the keynote address. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Jerry Lewis (left) shakes hands with Vietnam veteran Bob Babcock after the keynote address. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Babcock presents the capture of Saddam Hussein

Zach Taylor
Friday, January 24, 2025
The Northeast Georgia Brotherhood of Veterans and Patriots had guest speaker Bob Babcock, Vietnam veteran, 30-year historian of the U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division and author of numerous books, presented a breakdown of the capture of Saddam Hussein, dictatorial President of Iraq known for...
Some men of the church come before the altar to pray, and their fellow church goers follow to lay hands in support. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Some men of the church come before the altar to pray, and their fellow church goers follow to lay hands in support. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

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A cup overflowing

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      "Church family, I welcome you for the very first time to the Church of Living Water,” Pastor Cody Montgomery said during the inaugural sermon at the new church in Clarkesville. “A place where the hungry souls will get fed and the thirsty will be filled from his cup.”
The Habersham County Rec. Department is getting some repairs. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

The Habersham County Rec. Department is getting some repairs. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Rec board considers facility repairs

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
The Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center pool deck and the roof of the building are in need of repair.
Photo by Egor Myznik on Unsplash.

Photo by Egor Myznik on Unsplash.

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Bird flu hits facility in Elbert County

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
By Samantha Sinclair and Julie Weeks      Elbert County reported Georgia’s first confirmed case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry operation Friday, Jan. 17.
From left, Assistant Special Education Director Jennifer Chitwood, Superintendent Matthew Cooper, Director of Special Education Lisa Eller and Assistant Special Education Director Scott Kersh smile for a photo after Cooper was announced as the recipient of the 2025 Philip Wright Award. Cooper has been described as someone who champions the unique needs of students with disabilities and has provided an equitable learning environment for all students. SUBMITTED

From left, Assistant Special Education Director Jennifer Chitwood, Superintendent Matthew Cooper, Director of Special Education Lisa Eller and Assistant Special Education Director Scott Kersh smile for a photo after Cooper was announced as the recipient of the 2025 Philip Wright Award. Cooper has been described as someone who champions the unique needs of students with disabilities and has provided an equitable learning environment for all students. SUBMITTED

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Superintendent earns Philip Wright Award

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      Superintendent Matthew Cooper was awarded the Philip Wright Award for the Habersham County School System, highlighting a commitment to improving education outcomes for students with special needs.
From left, STAR Student Marina Dumas and STAR Teacher Kelli Bly of Tallulah Falls High School stand by each other’s side for a photo. Dumas was awarded with the STAR student recognition after scoring the highest marks on the SAT in the school system. Bly was chosen by Dumas for the STAR Teacher award. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

From left, STAR Student Marina Dumas and STAR Teacher Kelli Bly of Tallulah Falls High School stand by each other’s side for a photo. Dumas was awarded with the STAR student recognition after scoring the highest marks on the SAT in the school system. Bly was chosen by Dumas for the STAR Teacher award. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

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Stellar Student

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Friday, January 17, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      Marina Dumas, a Tallulah Falls senior with an impressive resume, shines bright as this year’s STAR Student for the school.
Superintendent Matthew Cooper announced his retirement during Tuesday night’s regular board meeting. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Superintendent Matthew Cooper announced his retirement during Tuesday night’s regular board meeting. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

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Superintendent announces retirement

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Friday, January 17, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      It was a bittersweet night for the Habersham County Board of Education on Tuesday when Superintendent Matthew Cooper announced that he would retire on March 31.
The gymnastics center roof was damaged by heavy storms in previous months, causing equipment to be unusable. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

The gymnastics center roof was damaged by heavy storms in previous months, causing equipment to be unusable. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Damage to gym creates uncertainty

Zach Taylor
Friday, January 17, 2025
Storm damage to the county’s gymnastics center may affect an offer to purchase the program.    Storms in December severely damaged the gymnastics center.