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An unmarked law enforcement vehicle sits near the driveway of the Cameron Apartment complex in Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

An unmarked law enforcement vehicle sits near the driveway of the Cameron Apartment complex in Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Online school threat leads to arrest

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
   A series of online threats have resulted in multiple arrests for students around the region who are accused of making unsettling social media posts in the wake of last week’s tragic shooting in Barrow County.
Luis Covarrubias holds at Raspas El Tigre a watermelon agua fresca and cucumber-lime agua fresca topped with ice cream and candy. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Luis Covarrubias holds at Raspas El Tigre a watermelon agua fresca and cucumber-lime agua fresca topped with ice cream and candy. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Local Hispanic heritage to be celebrated at weekend fest

Zach Taylor
Thursday, September 19, 2024
   Local Hispanic ice cream and drinks shop Raspas El Tigre is throwing the first annual Festival Latino in downtown Cornelia on Saturday.    The event, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Local woodworker Dennis Banks sits for a portrait in his basement’s dimly lit shop bench area. He considers his shop to be ‘messy’ but highly productive. Every month, Banks produces around ten pieces of original master woodworking art in the form of tables. ZACH TAYLOR /Staff

Local woodworker Dennis Banks sits for a portrait in his basement’s dimly lit shop bench area. He considers his shop to be ‘messy’ but highly productive. Every month, Banks produces around ten pieces of original master woodworking art in the form of tables. ZACH TAYLOR /Staff

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Clarkesville carpenter turns table-making into an art form

Julianne Akers
Thursday, September 19, 2024
   Dennis Banks spends most of his days in the basement of his Clarkesville home crafting ornate tables with wood sourced from local trees.    But it all started about 15 years ago when he asked a favor from God.
Paris Wilbanks has stepped up his game recently and figures to help lead the Raiders through region play. TOM ASKEW/Special

Paris Wilbanks has stepped up his game recently and figures to help lead the Raiders through region play. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders eye good start in new region

Lang Storey
Thursday, September 19, 2024
   Looking at a 1-3 team on paper, one might not think that team is prepared to make a playoff run. Yet, in high school ball, postseason seeding and eligibility is entirely dependent upon how you do against your region. For Habersham Central, that journey took flight last Friday night in Loganville.
Dulce Rojas, Audrey Hotard, Leah Culpepper, Lillie Freeman, Hilda Manglitz and Tessa Murdock carried the HCHS girls to a 1st place team finish at the Rangers XC Invitational last Saturday. SUBMITTED

Dulce Rojas, Audrey Hotard, Leah Culpepper, Lillie Freeman, Hilda Manglitz and Tessa Murdock carried the HCHS girls to a 1st place team finish at the Rangers XC Invitational last Saturday. SUBMITTED

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Raider Roundup

Lang Storey
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Volleyball    The Habersham Central volleyball team opened region play against Winder-Barrow and Alcovy after press time Thursday in Mount Airy. The Lady Raiders hosted Flowery Branch Tuesday for one final tune up and fared well, taking down the Falcons in straight sets.
Lily Smith stepped up late for the Lady Indians Tuesday evening. TFS ATHLETICS

Lily Smith stepped up late for the Lady Indians Tuesday evening. TFS ATHLETICS

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Tallulah Falls posts key region wins at Athens Christian School

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
   Number 10 Tallulah Falls traveled on Tuesday to Athens Christian to take on the Eagles. Both the varsity and JV teams earned victories.    The Lady Indians’ varsity team won 3-1 in the best-of-five match. After a 25-15 opening set, TFS dropped the next one 21-25.
Habersham RB Donnie Warren had a strong start to region play Friday at Loganville. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham RB Donnie Warren had a strong start to region play Friday at Loganville. LANG STOREY/Staff

Raiders roll on the road

Lang Storey
Friday, September 13, 2024
It was quickly apparent who the better team was Friday night at Loganville High School. Habersham Central (2-3, 1-0 Region 8-5A) put up 35 points in the first half en route to stomping the Red Devils, 56-21.
Lucky Tiamtisack goes round and round on the swings with his arms raised in the air. The special education day at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair is an annual tradition in Habersham County. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Lucky Tiamtisack goes round and round on the swings with his arms raised in the air. The special education day at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair is an annual tradition in Habersham County. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Biscuits, hog calling and talent galore

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
   Last Friday kicked off a week of family fun activities at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair.    Fair food vendors, face painting, magic shows, local leaders and talented singers dotted the Habersham County Fairgrounds throughout the weekend.
An unmarked law enforcement vehicle sits near the driveway of the Cameron Apartment complex in Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

An unmarked law enforcement vehicle sits near the driveway of the Cameron Apartment complex in Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Man injured in officer-involved shooting

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
   A Clarkesville man is in critical condition after an officer-involved shooting at Cameron Place Apartments on Saturday night, according to officials with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.    Multiple officers reportedly discharged their firearms in the incident, which occurred at 6:15 p.m.
Bailey Ward and Tiffany Young play a game of cornhole at the Recovery Festival on Saturday. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Bailey Ward and Tiffany Young play a game of cornhole at the Recovery Festival on Saturday. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Recovery Festival in Clarkesville provides sense of community

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
   On Saturday, Pitts Park hosted hundreds of people for a Recovery Festival in observance of National Recovery Month.    The Recovery Festival is a drug and alcohol recovery celebration for those who have put down their destructive habits for a better life.