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‘Dealing death’

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Even nearly four months later, Denton Harkins still leaves his Mt. Airy porch light on for his son Justin. “It’s those little things you don’t even think about,” Harkins said. “Those are the times when it hurts the most.” Justin Harkins passed away from an overdose of fentanyl on Oct. 10, 2021.
Tinisha Combs embraces Nanette Baughman after receiving keys to her new home Sunday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Tinisha Combs embraces Nanette Baughman after receiving keys to her new home Sunday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Home, sweet home

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Habersham County resident Tinisha Combs and her family are now first-time homeowners, becoming the latest family to receive their new house on behalf of Habitat for Humanity.
Juan Borge Osorio and Angela Lee will be heading to their dream schools after earning Questbridge Scholarships. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Juan Borge Osorio and Angela Lee will be heading to their dream schools after earning Questbridge Scholarships. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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Raiders earn full college scholarships

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Friday, January 28, 2022
Two Habersham Central High School students are chasing their full potential with the help of a full-ride scholarship to their dream schools, made possible as recipients of the QuestBridge National College Match.
Haven Maddox experiened her first-ever birthday party this year after missing out for the first 17. MELANIE KINSEY/Submitted

Haven Maddox experiened her first-ever birthday party this year after missing out for the first 17. MELANIE KINSEY/Submitted

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Never too late for a party

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 28, 2022
Haven Maddox never experienced a birthday party in her entire childhood. Being born Dec. 26 forced her special day to be a little overshadowed by that other big celebration. “When I was growing up, every time I asked for a party I was told no.
Claire Mills comforts an owl before releasing it back into the wild Monday afternoon. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Claire Mills comforts an owl before releasing it back into the wild Monday afternoon. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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Saving nature’s creatures, one at a time

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
The Chattahoochee Nature Wildlife Center released an owl back to her home in Clarkesville on Monday afternoon after nursing her back to full health.
Nancy Covarrubias, Yesenia Covarrubias, little Aaron, and Luis Antonio Covarrubias show off some of the delicious treats from Raspas El Tigre in Cornelia. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Nancy Covarrubias, Yesenia Covarrubias, little Aaron, and Luis Antonio Covarrubias show off some of the delicious treats from Raspas El Tigre in Cornelia. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Couple brings ‘antojitos’ to Habersham

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
By creating a variety of Mexican treats ranging from ice cream, “aguas frescas,” “esquites,” and “fresas con crema,” a young power couple is paving the way as their own bosses and making their dreams come true as they bring these delights to Cornelia.
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Demorest fire victim identified

News Staff
Friday, January 21, 2022
   A Demorest man died in a camper fire Friday morning on Habersham Mills Road.    Multiple local fire departments were dispatched to help, but the camper was fully engulfed and was a total loss. The investigation was turned over to state fire officials.
Gary Black grabs a snack from a vendor at the Big Red Apple Festival in September. Black will be the featured speaker at the American Values Dinner on March 3. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Gary Black grabs a snack from a vendor at the Big Red Apple Festival in September. Black will be the featured speaker at the American Values Dinner on March 3. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

American Values dinner set for March 3

News Staff
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
The Northeast Georgia Council, Boy Scouts of America will host its annual American Values Dinner on Thursday, March 3, at the Commons Dining Hall on the campus of Piedmont University. Each year this dinner recognizes three outstanding community leaders with the Distinguished Citizen Award.
Jose Virgen Ortiz and advisor Selena White show off their award for the Cutlass yearbook. MARTHA CANTRELL/Submitted

Jose Virgen Ortiz and advisor Selena White show off their award for the Cutlass yearbook. MARTHA CANTRELL/Submitted

Habersham yearbook earns state honor

News Staff
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Out of roughly 800 public high schools, Habersham Central High School’s 2021 yearbook, Cutlass, has been named the winner of the Georgia Scholastic Press Association large school classification.

Arrest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at the Habersham County Detention Center for Jan. 12-18, 2022. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.