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First grader Ethan Coker enjoys Olympic Town at Raider stadium with one of his buddies, Marie Vongphachanh. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

First grader Ethan Coker enjoys Olympic Town at Raider stadium with one of his buddies, Marie Vongphachanh. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

A SPECIAL DAY IN HABERSHAM

Raider Stadium hosted the Special Olympics on Friday. 
Children’s author and illustrator Shanda McClosky worked on this year's One Book Habersham selection, and she will meet with students three times this week.

Children’s author and illustrator Shanda McClosky worked on this year's One Book Habersham selection, and she will meet with students three times this week.

Children's author to meet with kids at Wilbanks on Thursday night

   Children’s author and illustrator Shanda McClosky will visit with Habersham County Schools elementary and middle school students three days this week to culminate the 6th Annual One Book Habersham three-month event.
Joe Hatfield (left) accepts the new Mountain Mover Award from United Way Director Candice Holcomb at the United Way breakfast Thursday morning at North Georgia Technical College. JULIANNE AKERS/Special

Joe Hatfield (left) accepts the new Mountain Mover Award from United Way Director Candice Holcomb at the United Way breakfast Thursday morning at North Georgia Technical College. JULIANNE AKERS/Special

United Way celebrates county partners

   Habersham County United Way (HABUW) partner agencies, sponsors and board members gathered for breakfast at North Georgia Technical College on Monday for its annual meeting honoring those who lend a helping hand in the community.
Baldwin Police Chief Chris Jones says the city needs animal control, and the lack of services puts a burden on the police department. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Baldwin Police Chief Chris Jones says the city needs animal control, and the lack of services puts a burden on the police department. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Baldwin chief: ‘We need animal control’

   The City of Baldwin is expected to vote next Monday on whether to accept an intergovernmental agreement with Habersham County which would permit animal control to operate within its city limits.
Right, Avonlea Holtzclaw was killed when a speeding Corvette crashed into her Ford SUV. Left, Mitchell Boggs, 58, of Marietta, was the alleged driver of the Corvette at the time of the crash. FILE (Caption from FILE)

Right, Avonlea Holtzclaw was killed when a speeding Corvette crashed into her Ford SUV. Left, Mitchell Boggs, 58, of Marietta, was the alleged driver of the Corvette at the time of the crash. FILE (Caption from FILE)

GSP: Corvette did ‘minimum’ 120 mph in ’23 fatal crash

   The final report on a tragic crash that killed five people on Highway 365 last summer said the speed of the Corvette that caused the deadly collision was going between 106 mph and 120 mph at “bare minimum.
Belle, played by Lilly Kate Farrar, sings about her frustrations with dancing dishes and silverware as an ensemble during “Disenchanted” at Habersham Community Theater. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Belle, played by Lilly Kate Farrar, sings about her frustrations with dancing dishes and silverware as an ensemble during “Disenchanted” at Habersham Community Theater. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

A WACKY TRIP THROUGH TALES YOU KNOW BY HEART

The “Disenchanted” show is a twist on everyone’s favorite Disney princesses and how they see the world of royalty and independence. It opened at Habersham Community Theater Thursday night and will perform Friday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m., twice Saturday, April 13 (2 and 7:30 p.m.
Habersham Central boys soccer players celebrate their region title with fellow students and friends Tuesday night after knocking off North Forsyth 1-0 to clinch first place. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central boys soccer players celebrate their region title with fellow students and friends Tuesday night after knocking off North Forsyth 1-0 to clinch first place. LANG STOREY/Staff

PERFECT PITCH

   Raider Stadium was a pressure cooker from kickoff to final whistle (and beyond) Tuesday night as the Habersham Central boys soccer team stunned North Forsyth 1-0 to win the GHSA Region 8-6A title.    “It’s an awesome feeling to know that the work we’ve put in paid off,” said Coach Ric Wallace.
Stewart Swanson gives a rose to Evelyn Davis Harmon, who shared her fond memories of Deas Chapel and the people who created it at a  dedication ceremony Sunday for the restored organ at the historic church. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Stewart Swanson gives a rose to Evelyn Davis Harmon, who shared her fond memories of Deas Chapel and the people who created it at a dedication ceremony Sunday for the restored organ at the historic church. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Sounds of history reverberate

   Evelyn Davis Harmon spoke Sunday about many of the folks who made Deas Chapel an important part of Clarkesville’s history as the church’s renovated organ was unveiled as a central piece of the city’s landmark.
Betty  Dalton (left) and Wilma Propes check out a picture on a cell phone at Dalton’s home in Baldwin. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Betty Dalton (left) and Wilma Propes check out a picture on a cell phone at Dalton’s home in Baldwin. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Old friends reunite after 80 years

   Betty Dalton sits on the sofa of her Baldwin home where she reaches over and places her hand on Wilma Propes’ shoulder. “Wilma was my best friend in elementary,” Dalton says with a smile.