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FBI warns of new fake police scam

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
FBI Atlanta is warning the public about a phone scam where individuals are posing as university or college law enforcement officials by calling potential victims regarding outstanding warrants or fines against their children and asking them for payment.

Blackberry winter lingers into May

John Dills
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The start of May has brought some questions to the minds of those beginning to get their yearly share of crops into the ground. This year as Habersham County is looking to the warm summer, concern over the temperature of the ground has been a topic of discussion.
Habersham Central Football Ring of Honor Class of 2023 members include (from left) Chase Green, Matt Burrell, Pudge Trimiar, Bernard Trimiar and Nelson Payne. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central Football Ring of Honor Class of 2023 members include (from left) Chase Green, Matt Burrell, Pudge Trimiar, Bernard Trimiar and Nelson Payne. LANG STOREY/Staff

Banquet ushers in new class of Raider Royalty

Lang Storey
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Habersham Central hosted its annual Ring of Honor Banquet this past Thursday night in Mt. Airy.
Tallulah Falls’ Frankie Moree set the all-time hits record for the Indians this year and won region player of the year. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Frankie Moree set the all-time hits record for the Indians this year and won region player of the year. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

TFS’ Moree earns region player of the year honors in baseball

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Seven Tallulah Falls players earned distinction as all Region 8-A DI players. Frankey Moree headlined the group, as he was named Region Player of the Year. Moree, a senior, was 1st Team All-Region, and he was joined by junior Rohajae Pinder.
Tallulah Falls students Gracie Gunter and Carsyn Griffis gave testimony at Wednesday’s Fields of Faith FCA event. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Tallulah Falls students Gracie Gunter and Carsyn Griffis gave testimony at Wednesday’s Fields of Faith FCA event. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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‘In Christ, there is life’

Matthew Osborne
Friday, April 28, 2023
Several Tallulah Falls students gave their testimonies at Wednesday’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes worship event Wednesday night, and all were sincere and from the heart of these impressive young people.
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Hospital releases top management early

Matthew Osborne
Friday, April 28, 2023
The Hospital Authority of Habersham County voted to release the four highest-paid members of Habersham Medical Center’s management before May 1 with two months to go until the transition to Northeast Georgia Health System.
The wall in Demorest is scheduled to be repaired starting May 9. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

The wall in Demorest is scheduled to be repaired starting May 9. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Demorest wall to be fixed, nearly 3 years later

Matthew Osborne
Friday, April 28, 2023
After almost three years, what’s one more week? The repairs to the wall on Central Avenue in Demorest were set to begin Monday, May 2, but they will be delayed a week due to a desire not to disrupt Piedmont’s graduation ceremony. Piedmont’s spring graduation is set for 1:30 p.m.
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Community Calendar

News Staff
Friday, April 28, 2023
Live in the Alley Fenders Alley located in Cornelia’s downtown entertainment district hosts live community concerts weekly. Live in the Alley will feature Jesse Williams at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 28. Free admission. Thursday, May 4: Mason Parker at 6 p.m. Friday, May 5: Pickup Line at 5 p.m.
Land has already been cleared near Harvest Church Road for a future housing development. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Land has already been cleared near Harvest Church Road for a future housing development. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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Residents look for answers in Harvest Church project

John Dills
Friday, April 28, 2023
Looming on the plate of Habersham County Planning Commission is the new development on Harvest Church Road near Hayes Corner. The development has been a sensitive topic for the community surrounding it, as some wish for development in safer locations while others do not want the development at all.
Habersham County state legislators (from left) Rep. Chris Erwin, Sen. Bo Hatchett and Rep. Victor Anderson talk at Wednesday’s legislative breakfast at Habersham EMC. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham County state legislators (from left) Rep. Chris Erwin, Sen. Bo Hatchett and Rep. Victor Anderson talk at Wednesday’s legislative breakfast at Habersham EMC. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Legislators give 2023 session solid grades

Matthew Osborne
Friday, April 28, 2023
Habersham County’s state legislators gathered with community leaders at a breakfast Wednesday to tout another successful year in Atlanta. Georgia Reps. Victor Anderson and Chris Erwin, along with Sen.