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Justin and Nicole Barrett are shown at Truist Park along with their three children Noah, Hudson and Reagan. SUBMITTED

Justin and Nicole Barrett are shown at Truist Park along with their three children Noah, Hudson and Reagan. SUBMITTED

Cornelia business owner dishes out opening pitch at Braves game

Lang Storey
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Justin Barrett, owner and operator at Barrett Automotive in Cornelia, threw out the first pitch at the Atlanta Braves game Friday evening. Barrett was given the unique opportunity via his business partnership with NAPA AutoCare.
Habersham Central head baseball coach Chris Akridge explains the “rules” of wiffle ball and directs the teams to their designated fields. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central head baseball coach Chris Akridge explains the “rules” of wiffle ball and directs the teams to their designated fields. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Wiffle ball tourney raises $5K for family

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Johnson Family Wiffle Ball Tournament organized by Velo Factory Sports and Habersham Raider Baseball raised an estimated amount between $5,000 and $6,000. 100 percent of the proceeds were donated to the Johnson family, who lost their home in a house fire.
Habersham Central’s Landrey Pike, shown throwing discus earlier this season, is heading for state in the shot put. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Landrey Pike, shown throwing discus earlier this season, is heading for state in the shot put. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Raiders’ track sends 8 to state

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Habersham Central’s track & field team placed a school record eight athletes in the 6A state meet with a strong performance at sectionals in Apalachee over the weekend. Da’Riyah Bell qualified in the triple jump, her day highlighted by a jump of 35 feet, 6 inches – a new junior record.
Tallulah Falls’ Dani Prince takes off in the 4x400 relay event. Prince will be competing at the state meet this weekend in Rome. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Dani Prince takes off in the 4x400 relay event. Prince will be competing at the state meet this weekend in Rome. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

TFS qualifies for state in 15 events

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
With a successful outing at the GHSA 1A DI Sectional last weekend, Tallulah Falls has qualified in 15 events for the GHSA State Championships in Rome beginning on Thursday, May 11. The Indians finished 26th at state last season, while the Lady Indians were 14th.
Life Church of Baldwin’s Pastor Bob Petty prays over the people of Habersham County and Demorest. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Life Church of Baldwin’s Pastor Bob Petty prays over the people of Habersham County and Demorest. JOHN DILLS/Staff

A moment of pause and prayer

News Staff
Friday, May 5, 2023
The National Day of Prayer is celebrated across the country as an invitation of all faiths to pray for the nation. Created by Congress, it was signed into law by President Harry Truman in 1952.
This dump truck started a five-car crash Tuesday that killed a man and his adult grandson, according to the Georgia State Patrol. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

This dump truck started a five-car crash Tuesday that killed a man and his adult grandson, according to the Georgia State Patrol. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

Dump truck DUI kills 2

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 5, 2023
A five-car pileup in the Fairview community on Tuesday took the lives of two Demorest residents, a grandfather and grandson. Around 2 p.m. Tuesday, a Ford Fusion containing Bobby Lee Washington York Sr.

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Wainberg lawsuit could finally be settled

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 5, 2023
A nearly four-year-old wrongful termination lawsuit filed by Dr. Robert Wainberg against Piedmont University is headed for mediation next month to perhaps finally put the last vestige of the previous administration’s tumultuous era to rest.
Demorest City Manager Mark Musselwhite (right, shown with Mayor Jerry Harkness) will be leading the city for the next year after his contract was approved Tuesday. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Demorest City Manager Mark Musselwhite (right, shown with Mayor Jerry Harkness) will be leading the city for the next year after his contract was approved Tuesday. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Musselwhite gets one-year contract

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 5, 2023
Demorest City Manager Mark Musselwhite was given a one-year contract by the city council after Tuesday’s meeting. The contract, which was approved unanimously, calls for a salary of $110,000 running through April 16, 2024.
Through a partnership with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security, Habersham County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Roxy works to ensure Mercedes-Benz Stadium is safe for visitors. HABERSHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE/Submitted

Through a partnership with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security, Habersham County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Roxy works to ensure Mercedes-Benz Stadium is safe for visitors. HABERSHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE/Submitted

Habersham County K9 Roxy works shooter case, Swift concert

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Friday, May 5, 2023
Last weekend was busy for Habersham County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Roxy and her handler, Sgt. Eugene Kemp.
Melissa Elzey won the Spring 2023 Lake Living cover contest with her capture of the Lake Burton Ski Patriots’ performance on July 4, 2021. She is shown getting her prize from Clayton Tribune publisher Enoch Autry. CLAYTON TRIBUNE/Special

Melissa Elzey won the Spring 2023 Lake Living cover contest with her capture of the Lake Burton Ski Patriots’ performance on July 4, 2021. She is shown getting her prize from Clayton Tribune publisher Enoch Autry. CLAYTON TRIBUNE/Special

Lake Burton Ski Patriots rides onto the Spring 2023 Lake Living cover

News Staff
Friday, May 5, 2023
The Lake Burton Ski Patriots rode their skis all the way to the cover of the Spring 2023 Lake Living magazine. Rabun County resident Melissa Elzey captured the patriotic skiers during a performance on July 4, 2021.