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Participants in the 2021-2022 Mock Trial Team smile at the Regional Competition. Pictured are (Left to Right) Autumn Smith, Juan Borge Osorio, Sara Jones, Ella Kovalchik, Brina Diaz, Ella Reynolds, Smith Caudell, Sarah Carbo, Alison Singer, Tricia Hise, Rabun Kimzey, and Alex Godoy. TRICIA HISE/Submitted

Participants in the 2021-2022 Mock Trial Team smile at the Regional Competition. Pictured are (Left to Right) Autumn Smith, Juan Borge Osorio, Sara Jones, Ella Kovalchik, Brina Diaz, Ella Reynolds, Smith Caudell, Sarah Carbo, Alison Singer, Tricia Hise, Rabun Kimzey, and Alex Godoy. TRICIA HISE/Submitted

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Mock trial team set to start new season

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The Habersham Central High School Mock Trial team is kicking off a new year, which Tricia Hise deemed the “year of rebuilding,” as the team saw the graduation of 11 of their senior student participants.
Young parents Connor Smith and Ariel Bennett inquire about resources at Mountain Education Charter School on Tuesday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Young parents Connor Smith and Ariel Bennett inquire about resources at Mountain Education Charter School on Tuesday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Mountain Ed hosts event to bring resources to families

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, September 2, 2022
A classroom of young families became a live, interactive network of community support and guidance at Mountain Education Charter High School’s Habersham location Tuesday, with a number of nonprofits manning stations and offering resources, knowledge and information to young, underserved families in...
From left, Morito Scovill President and CEO Bunki Yano, CSO Shane McEntyre, Sen. Bo Hatchett and Rep. Victor Anderson greet one another at Scovill’s 220th anniversary celebration Wednesday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

From left, Morito Scovill President and CEO Bunki Yano, CSO Shane McEntyre, Sen. Bo Hatchett and Rep. Victor Anderson greet one another at Scovill’s 220th anniversary celebration Wednesday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Morito Scovill celebrates 220th

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, September 2, 2022
Local leaders and members of the community flocked to Morito Scovill America’s (MSA) headquarters in Clarkesville Wednesday in recognition of the company and its impact on Habersham County in its 220 years of operation.
El Carreton in Cornelia is one of the many Hispanic-owned businesses in Habersham County. Owner Jesus Gonzales, originally from Jalisco, Mexico, opened the restaurant eight years ago. AMARIS E. RODRIGEZ/Staff

El Carreton in Cornelia is one of the many Hispanic-owned businesses in Habersham County. Owner Jesus Gonzales, originally from Jalisco, Mexico, opened the restaurant eight years ago. AMARIS E. RODRIGEZ/Staff

Chamber aims to help Hispanic businesses

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Friday, September 2, 2022
With a growing population of Hispanic residents, the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce is attempting to expand its services and outreach to help current and potential Hispanic business owners see success and grow in representation.
Donald Tench of Demorest, a veteran of the Korean War, was part of the original Grant-Reeves Honor Guard more than a half-century ago. He still makes himself available to serve even though he is “retired.” MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Donald Tench of Demorest, a veteran of the Korean War, was part of the original Grant-Reeves Honor Guard more than a half-century ago. He still makes himself available to serve even though he is “retired.” MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Guard gets its due Honors

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
After they have honored so many servicemen and women, it was time for the Grant-Reeves Veterans Honor Guard to get some kudos of their own.
Guns, drugs and cash were seized from a Baldwin home where five were arrested on drug and weapons charges. ARDEO/Submitted

Guns, drugs and cash were seized from a Baldwin home where five were arrested on drug and weapons charges. ARDEO/Submitted

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Baldwin drug house busted

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
A Baldwin home under surveillance by law enforcement for weeks was searched last week, resulting in five arrests on drug-related charges. On Aug.
Marlana Kennedy (middle) smiles as she receives her DAISY Award from nursing Director Valerie Lewis and CEO Tyler WIlliams. Cinnamon buns are the signature food of the award, based on its foundation’s namesake. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Marlana Kennedy (middle) smiles as she receives her DAISY Award from nursing Director Valerie Lewis and CEO Tyler WIlliams. Cinnamon buns are the signature food of the award, based on its foundation’s namesake. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Habersham nurse earns DAISY Award

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
They had to trick her to keep it a surprise, but it was worth it. Habersham Medical Center nurse Marlana Kennedy walked into the board room at the hospital Tuesday morning to find many of her friends and colleagues waiting to present her with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.
Senior Communications Officer Summer Anderson works the lines at Habersham County’s E-911 Center. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Senior Communications Officer Summer Anderson works the lines at Habersham County’s E-911 Center. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Habersham E-911 turns 30

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Last week marked the 30-year anniversary of Habersham County’s E-911 system, which received more than 400,000 calls last year.

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Pilgrim Ministries defends itself in wrongful death suit

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Attorneys for Pilgrim Ministries have submitted an answer in Habersham County Superior Court to plaintiff Tina G. Lindsey, who filed a wrongful death lawsuit after her son Patrick Drew Lindsey died by suicide while in the custody and care of the Clarkesville-based non-profit in early April.