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Habersham Central golfer Jack Rowe celebrates his win in the American Junior Golf Association tournament in Sevierville, Tenn. SUBMITTED

Habersham Central golfer Jack Rowe celebrates his win in the American Junior Golf Association tournament in Sevierville, Tenn. SUBMITTED

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Rowe carving his name into Habersham golf lore

Lang Storey
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
When Jack Rowe captured the win at last week’s American Junior Golf Association tournament in Tennessee, it was a sense of validation. It may have been Rowe’s first AJGA victory, but according to those in his circle, it was a long time in the making.
Tallulah Falls’ Addie Higbie scored an incredible 40 goals this season for the Lady Indians, who hosted a playoff game after press time Tuesday. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Addie Higbie scored an incredible 40 goals this season for the Lady Indians, who hosted a playoff game after press time Tuesday. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Indians soccer set for historic week

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The dream season continues for the No. 1-ranked Indians, who secured a relatively easy 6-0 region win at Athens Christian on Thursday to close out the regular season. “It was a very physical match after a 2-hour rain delay,” Indians coach Jeremy Stille said.
Habersham Central’s Cody Thomas makes a diving catch in shallow left field in the region game against Apalachee on April 5. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Cody Thomas makes a diving catch in shallow left field in the region game against Apalachee on April 5. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Diamond Raiders seek one final playoff push

Lang Storey
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Habersham Central’s baseball team dipped below .500 for the first time in nearly two months as the Raiders dropped Friday’s game to Gainesville 8-3. The loss marked the end of a rough week for Habersham (13-13, 7-8 Region 8-6A), as the club suffered defeat in each of its three games.
The new marker in the Old Clarkesville Cemetery honors the unmarked graves recently discovered on the grounds. SUBMITTED

The new marker in the Old Clarkesville Cemetery honors the unmarked graves recently discovered on the grounds. SUBMITTED

Cemetery gets new historic marker

Matthew Osborne
Friday, April 7, 2023
The Old Clarkesville Cemetery has a new marker that is part of a larger plan to create a more high-profile entryway. The marker commemorates the recent finding of 140 additional unmarked graves on the grounds, noting that “their names may be lost in time, but they are never forgotten.
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Public meetings

News Staff
Friday, April 7, 2023
The following public meetings are scheduled from April 7-13. Alto Town Council 6 p.m. work session, 7 p.m. meeting on Tuesday, April 11, at 186 Wade St. Habersham County Board of Education 4:30 p.m.
Marlee-Kate Lee of Clarkesville (center) with her mom Laura and dad Paul. LAURA LEE/Submitted

Marlee-Kate Lee of Clarkesville (center) with her mom Laura and dad Paul. LAURA LEE/Submitted

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She’s your queen to be ...

Emma Marti
Friday, April 7, 2023
The pageant lifestyle is not for every little girl, but Clarkesville native Marlee-Kate Lee sets herself apart by being a pageant natural. Despite being 3 years old and beginning her pageant career in April of 2022, she has already won 30 pageants.
Bill Gresham reads his resignation to the Planning Commission on Tuesday night. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Bill Gresham reads his resignation to the Planning Commission on Tuesday night. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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Gresham leaves planning commission

John Dills
Friday, April 7, 2023
Habersham County Planning Commission’s meeting was unusual Tuesday night, with a sudden resignation from Commissioner Bill Gresham and a room filled with citizens waiting to voice their concerns.
Demorest Mayor Jerry Harkness (left) consults with resident Mark Harris about the drawings for the city’s sewer bore project. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Demorest Mayor Jerry Harkness (left) consults with resident Mark Harris about the drawings for the city’s sewer bore project. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Demorest has eyes on future development

Matthew Osborne
Friday, April 7, 2023
The future development of Demorest was the main topic of discussion at Tuesday’s city council meeting. The council voted unanimously to condemn small strips of six different properties in order to bore a sewer line underneath Highway 365 and cap it on the other side.
When not working to improve economic development in Cornelia, Jessie Owensby enjoys being outdoors in her jeep and hiking with her family. JESSIE OWENSBY/Submitted

When not working to improve economic development in Cornelia, Jessie Owensby enjoys being outdoors in her jeep and hiking with her family. JESSIE OWENSBY/Submitted

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Owensby develops her own path

John Dills
Friday, April 7, 2023
Walking into Cornelia City Hall, among the smiling faces locals see is Jessie Owensby. A native of Oakwood, Owensby is Community Development Manager, but the title holds more than meets the eye. Owensby started her career unexpectedly.
Wood’s Mercantile in Clarkesville went through a long period of renovation to create a new beautiful facade. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Wood’s Mercantile in Clarkesville went through a long period of renovation to create a new beautiful facade. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Wood’s Mercantile’s new look livens up downtown

Emma Marti
Friday, April 7, 2023
A staple in Downtown Clarkesville, Wood’s Mercantile can pride itself on being the oldest retail store in Habersham County. Current owner Kevin Wood purchased the shop back in 2019 and began renovations in the same year.