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Habersham County Sheriff’s deputies help arrest Devonte Jenkins of Dalton on Wednesday afternoon.

Habersham County Sheriff’s deputies help arrest Devonte Jenkins of Dalton on Wednesday afternoon.

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Officers nab half of alleged drug drop couple

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 26, 2023
   Law enforcement officers combed the south end of the county Wednesday looking for two people suspected of attempting to deliver drugs to inmates at Lee Arrendale State Prison.    Around 4 a.m.
Pam Wheeler gets in a hug with her son Michael McDonald before his deployment to Afghanistan in 2010. McDonald returned home but later took his own life.

Pam Wheeler gets in a hug with her son Michael McDonald before his deployment to Afghanistan in 2010. McDonald returned home but later took his own life.

Organization seeks to help comfort veterans, families

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 26, 2023
   Statistics say 22 veterans succumb to suicide every day in the United States. That horrific number shows the strain and pressure our servicemen and women go through to serve the nation, and it lingers long after their service is over.
Habersham Central’s Band of Blue marched with an American theme for the Mountain Laurel Parade, with stars and stripes streamers twirling through the heart of Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Band of Blue marched with an American theme for the Mountain Laurel Parade, with stars and stripes streamers twirling through the heart of Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Biggest Mountain Laurel ever shines through the rain

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
   Clarkesville’s 61st Mountain Laurel Festival got a little break from the early-summer heat on an overcast day, but the intermittent rain did not dampen the fun for the patrons.
With fellow graduate Frankey Moree, Tallulah Falls seniors Meredith Morris and Madeline Mullis share a laugh during the May 19 ceremony. ENOCH AUTRY/CNI News Service

With fellow graduate Frankey Moree, Tallulah Falls seniors Meredith Morris and Madeline Mullis share a laugh during the May 19 ceremony. ENOCH AUTRY/CNI News Service

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Tallulah Falls seniors celebrate sterling class

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
   The Tallulah Falls School Class of 2023 continued its strong academic showing as this year’s 94 graduates earned more than $7 million in college scholarships.    TFS President and Head of School Dr. Larry A.
Larry Whitfield (left) can hardly believe so many folks showed up just to celebrate his birthday. The community icon turned 80 on May 17.

Larry Whitfield (left) can hardly believe so many folks showed up just to celebrate his birthday. The community icon turned 80 on May 17.

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Whitfield ‘shocked’ by milestone birthday party

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
   Larry Whitfield thought he was going to a chamber of commerce event Friday night, but he had no clue the event was just for him.
From left, Mrs. Alice Brewer, Mr. Donnie Bennett, HCHS Teacher of the Year Coach Ric Wallace, HCHS Support Person of the Year Mr. Rick Mason, Dr. Jonathan Stribling, Dr. Amy Hood and Mrs. Lindsey Shafer. JONATHAN STRIBLING/Submitted

From left, Mrs. Alice Brewer, Mr. Donnie Bennett, HCHS Teacher of the Year Coach Ric Wallace, HCHS Support Person of the Year Mr. Rick Mason, Dr. Jonathan Stribling, Dr. Amy Hood and Mrs. Lindsey Shafer. JONATHAN STRIBLING/Submitted

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Habersham honors top teacher, support person

Emma Marti
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
   Habersham Central High School officially has its Teacher and Support Person of the Year for the 2023-24 school year, Coach Ric Wallace and Rick Mason.    Coach Ric Wallace is the head boys soccer Coach at HCHS, but students can find him during the school day as the Audio Visual teacher.
Cornelia Elementary students London Garcia, Tinsley King, Ali Hartrick, Ty King and Steve Hernandez Mora pose with their puppets as part of a Leader in Me project. SUBMITTED

Cornelia Elementary students London Garcia, Tinsley King, Ali Hartrick, Ty King and Steve Hernandez Mora pose with their puppets as part of a Leader in Me project. SUBMITTED

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Leader in Me program going strong

Emma Marti
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The Leader in Me Program is present in two elementary schools in Habersham County, Cornelia Elementary and Demorest Elementary. These two schools are among 76 in the state that participate in the program, which is among one of the over 80 countries across the globe.
Located on Georgia Highway 365, the new package store could be a stop for tourists going north, and is located to the north of the Hayes vehicle dealership. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Located on Georgia Highway 365, the new package store could be a stop for tourists going north, and is located to the north of the Hayes vehicle dealership. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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Liquor store, daycare under construction in Baldwin

John Dills
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Construction for a new package store on Georgia Highway 365 has started within the limits of the City of Baldwin. The site will have not only the 9,000 square foot superstore but will include two additional retail spaces to be open for new businesses.
Robert E. “Mitch” and Barbara Mitchell are all smiles standing in front of their new Clarkesville home. Even though they won’t be full-time Clarkesville residents for a little while, they are excited for the progress to begin. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Robert E. “Mitch” and Barbara Mitchell are all smiles standing in front of their new Clarkesville home. Even though they won’t be full-time Clarkesville residents for a little while, they are excited for the progress to begin. EMMA MARTI/Staff

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Charm sweet home

Emma Marti
Friday, May 19, 2023
With a rich history and a prominent presence in Clarkesville, the Charm House has become a staple in the community. As of May 10, the house officially has new owners – Barbara and Robert E. “Mitch” Mitchell.