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Emily Foster Howell is Habersham Central’s second Lifetime Achievement Award winner.

Emily Foster Howell is Habersham Central’s second Lifetime Achievement Award winner.

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Howell is second Habersham Central lifetime achiever

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
   It’s been more than two decades since Emily Foster Howell graduated from Habersham Central High School, but the community continues to see her impact everywhere.
Trees were downed among other damage on Tallulah Falls’ campus early Friday morning when a microburst hit the area during a heavy thunderstorm. E. LANE GRESHAM/Special

Trees were downed among other damage on Tallulah Falls’ campus early Friday morning when a microburst hit the area during a heavy thunderstorm. E. LANE GRESHAM/Special

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Microburst damages part of Tallulah Falls campus

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
   The first severe storm of the spring in Habersham County had some predictable results, including flooding at Pitts Park in Clarkesville. It also had some surprises in store, including lightning strikes and a microburst at Tallulah Falls School.    The microburst, which Weather.
Leslie Terrell, 34, of Clarkesville

Leslie Terrell, 34, of Clarkesville

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Teacher accused of sexual relationship with student

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
   Habersham Ninth Grade Academy teacher Leslie Terrell, 34, of Clarkesville was arrested over the weekend and charged with 10 total criminal counts regarding an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student.
The Smooth Coneflower is one of the many plants officials hope to see restored to the Lake Russell WMA. Through various techniques, like controlled burns and vegetative treatments, removing non-native competitors, they are hopeful the flowers can flourish someday in their habitat with little to no human involvement.

The Smooth Coneflower is one of the many plants officials hope to see restored to the Lake Russell WMA. Through various techniques, like controlled burns and vegetative treatments, removing non-native competitors, they are hopeful the flowers can flourish someday in their habitat with little to no human involvement.

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Lake Russell forest managed with next generation in mind

Isaiah Smith
Friday, March 26, 2021
   The United States Forest Service’s (USFS) mission is to promote healthy forests, but according to USFS Public Affairs Officer Steven Bekkerus, doing that is more difficult and complex than some believe.
Habersham County Manager Phil Sutton talks to the Demorest City Council about the possibility of merging fire protection services.

Habersham County Manager Phil Sutton talks to the Demorest City Council about the possibility of merging fire protection services.

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Habersham County, Demorest meet face-to-face on fire protection

Matthew Osborne
Friday, March 26, 2021
   A contingent of top Habersham County officials visited Demorest’s City Council on Tuesday to finally have the face-to-face talk about the idea of merging their fire departments.
Sandy Turner’s father, James Thompson of Wrightsville, passed away due to COVID-19 in January. At his funeral, someone used an old cross as a flower arrangement. She thought it was an appropriate gesture.

Sandy Turner’s father, James Thompson of Wrightsville, passed away due to COVID-19 in January. At his funeral, someone used an old cross as a flower arrangement. She thought it was an appropriate gesture.

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Community finds strength through difficult times of pandemic

Chamian Cruz
Friday, March 26, 2021
   A year ago in April, Sandy Turner of Clarkesville knew people needed hope, but she didn’t know just how much.