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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Hulsey. GRAPHIC BY ZACH TAYLOR

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Hulsey. GRAPHIC BY ZACH TAYLOR

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‘Don’t be scared to ask for help’

News Staff
Friday, October 6, 2023
   When Sandi Hulsey found a lump in her left breast in 2013, she did not know it was the beginning of a long battle.    During the standard mammogram, the 3 ½ by 1 ½ inch lump looked like a shadow. But doctors could not tell exactly what it was. That Thursday, she had a biopsy.
Plenty of dogs will be on display Saturday at the adoption event at Habersham County Animal Shelter. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

Plenty of dogs will be on display Saturday at the adoption event at Habersham County Animal Shelter. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

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‘Rockstar’ dogs set to put on show for potential families

News Staff
Friday, October 6, 2023
   Habersham County is one of 39 animal shelters across the country participating in National Playgroup Rockstars Adoption events on Saturday, Oct. 7. The event at Habersham County Animal Control (4231 Toccoa Highway, Clarkesville) runs from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Cobb-Vantress (Frank Shook, Jimmy Perry, Larry Bradford, and Jeff Montjoy) won first place in Class A. JENNIFER BURTON/Submitted

Cobb-Vantress (Frank Shook, Jimmy Perry, Larry Bradford, and Jeff Montjoy) won first place in Class A. JENNIFER BURTON/Submitted

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United Way clay shoot raises nearly $42K

News Staff
Friday, October 6, 2023
   Habersham County United Way and Springer Mountain Farms held the Fall Charity Sporting Clay Shoot on Saturday, Sept. 30 in Clarkesville and was the most successful shoot to date.
Scott Harding headshot. FILE

Scott Harding headshot. FILE

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Church has vital roles in healing process from domestic violence

News Staff
Friday, October 6, 2023
   October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Each October, communities across the nation join together to recognize the prevalence of domestic violence and honor those who have been affected by violence with vigils, walks, and other awareness-raising activities.
The Charm House, formerly known as Oak Heights when it was built in 1907, will be the home of Clarkesville’s 200th anniversary Founders Gala Nov. 18. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

The Charm House, formerly known as Oak Heights when it was built in 1907, will be the home of Clarkesville’s 200th anniversary Founders Gala Nov. 18. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Clarkesville set to host Founders Gala at Charm House

Matthew Osborne
Friday, October 6, 2023
   Clarkesville wants to celebrate its 200th anniversary in style, and there’s only one logical place to do it.    The city asked for and received permission to hold its Founders Gala on Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Charm House, which was purchased by Barbara and Robert E.
The Habersham C&D LLC super-sized trash grinder could buy time for the landfill if Habersham County can make a deal to utilize it. FILE

The Habersham C&D LLC super-sized trash grinder could buy time for the landfill if Habersham County can make a deal to utilize it. FILE

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Offer of super trash grinder still on table

News Staff
Friday, October 6, 2023
   Doug Oliver and Tim Loggins, owners of Habersham C&D, LLC have been urging the county government to consider their Mobark 6600 grinder as a partial solution to the currently jam-packed C&D cell at the county landfill.
Annabelle Brackett directs cast members during a photo shoot on the ‘Clue’ set. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Annabelle Brackett directs cast members during a photo shoot on the ‘Clue’ set. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Teenager directs ‘Clue’ for community theater

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
   You will never see Annabelle Brackett on the stage or the screen, but she does play a role of her own by bringing scripts to life.    The White County High School senior has been involved in theater since she was a kid, but always behind the scenes. She said it runs in the family.
Members of the Habersham County government and first responders and emergency service workers break ground at Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center, the symbolic site of the new public safety radio system in the county. From left are Sheriff Joey Terrell, County Manager Alicia Vaughn, Public Works Director Jerry Baggett, Shawn Benfield, 911 Director Lynn Smith, Emergency Medical Services Director Jeff Adams, Bruce Harkness, Bruce Palmer and Stephanie Walker. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Members of the Habersham County government and first responders and emergency service workers break ground at Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center, the symbolic site of the new public safety radio system in the county. From left are Sheriff Joey Terrell, County Manager Alicia Vaughn, Public Works Director Jerry Baggett, Shawn Benfield, 911 Director Lynn Smith, Emergency Medical Services Director Jeff Adams, Bruce Harkness, Bruce Palmer and Stephanie Walker. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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County breaks ground on new public safety radio system

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
   Members of the Habersham County government, local first responders and emergency service workers, and other officials gathered Tuesday morning for a symbolic groundbreaking of the county’s new public safety radio system, at the multipurpose fields behind Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center.
Habersham Central homecoming queen Amayah Dooley can hardly believe it as she is crowned Friday night by last year’s queen, Haley Viera. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central homecoming queen Amayah Dooley can hardly believe it as she is crowned Friday night by last year’s queen, Haley Viera. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raider royalty rules

Lang Storey
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
   Like her brother before her, Amayah Dooley took her place Friday night as Raider royalty.    Dooley was voted Habersham Central’s homecoming queen two years after her brother Malachi was the school’s monarch as king.    Throughout her days in Mt.