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Helicopters, K9s and officers searched the Clarkesville area for a suspect on Friday. HABERSHAM COUNTY/ Submitted

Helicopters, K9s and officers searched the Clarkesville area for a suspect on Friday. HABERSHAM COUNTY/ Submitted

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Short manhunt nabs wanted man in Clarkesville

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
A wanted man who went after a woman he was supposed to stay away from was captured after a brief manhunt Friday near Clarkesville.

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Election audits make way around Georgia

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Georgia officials are working through audits of voting machines around the state to ensure election integrity heading into a major presidential election year in 2024. Habersham County Elections Supervisor Laurel Ellison said state officials have not yet made it here, but should be coming soon.
John Chaparro (left) and Gregory Bohada (right) came to Northeast Georgia after leaving their homes in South America. Volunteers for Literacy’s Charlise Rowley (center) continues to teach students like Chaparro and Bohada the English language while helping to further integrate them in America’s society. JOHN DILLS/Staff

John Chaparro (left) and Gregory Bohada (right) came to Northeast Georgia after leaving their homes in South America. Volunteers for Literacy’s Charlise Rowley (center) continues to teach students like Chaparro and Bohada the English language while helping to further integrate them in America’s society. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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VFL helps those with dreams

John Dills
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Habersham County’s Volunteers for Literacy has been working tirelessly for many years to support the education of all residents. Executive Director Phylecia Wilson said the program is associated with North Georgia Technical College.

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Longtime business property rezoned correctly

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Mt. Airy City Council held a public hearing and regular meeting Monday to discuss rezoning a property that the Planning and Zoning Board had previously overlooked. The property, located at 2070 Dicks Hill Pkwy., was previously A-1 Tire which has been operating as a business for nearly 50 years.
Firefighters move toward the incident commander at the scene of Monday’s fire on Hosanna Lane outside Cornelia. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

Firefighters move toward the incident commander at the scene of Monday’s fire on Hosanna Lane outside Cornelia. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

Lightning suspected of starting fire that destroyed Cornelia building

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
An outbuilding was destroyed by fire during Monday’s severe thunderstorm outside Cornelia. Habersham County E-911 dispatched the call to 196 Hosanna Lane just after 5:30 p.m., with Habersham County Station 12 arriving first.

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Cleveland man charged in shooting incident

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Habersham County investigators have charged a Cleveland man for his alleged role in an Aug. 2 shooting incident off Camp Creek Road outside Cornelia. Jacson Contreras, age 18, was arrested late Thursday night in White County and booked in at the Habersham County Detention Center early Friday.
Habersham Central three-year varsity starting quarterback Carson Parker takes the first steps of his senior year, escaping tacklers during the Raiders’ exhibition win over East Hall on Friday. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central three-year varsity starting quarterback Carson Parker takes the first steps of his senior year, escaping tacklers during the Raiders’ exhibition win over East Hall on Friday. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders speed past Vikings again

Lang Storey
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Habersham kicked off its 2023 campaign Friday evening with a 46-14 exhibition dismantling of East Hall at John Larry Black Field. Though quite warm at 7:30 kick time, it turned out to be a pleasant night in Mt. Airy once the sun dipped below the horizon.
Habersham Central’s Katelynn LoBuono looks to spike the ball through the block of a Seckinger player during Thursday’s exhibition. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Katelynn LoBuono looks to spike the ball through the block of a Seckinger player during Thursday’s exhibition. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Lady Raiders look to get off to a strong start

Lang Storey
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Habersham Central volleyball was back in action after press time Tuesday with its first official match of the season against Hart County. Last Thursday, the Lady Raiders picked up a solid exhibition win over Seckinger.
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Public meetings

News Staff
Friday, August 4, 2023
The following public meetings are scheduled from Aug. 4-10. Clarkesville City Council 5 p.m. work session, 6 p.m. regular meeting Monday, Aug. 7, at Clarkesville City Hall, 123 Laurel Drive. Habersham County Board of Education 6 p.m. regular meeting, Monday, Aug.