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Georgia Senator-elect Bo Hatchett waves to cars Tuesday morning on Louise Street and Jacob’s Way near the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center.

Georgia Senator-elect Bo Hatchett waves to cars Tuesday morning on Louise Street and Jacob’s Way near the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center.

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Anderson, Hatchett roll into state legislature

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, November 5, 2020
   In the least suspenseful elections of the week, Habersham County residents Bo Hatchett and Victor Anderson easily took their places as first-time legislators.    Hatchett won the highly-coveted District 50 Senate seat with 83.2% (71,623 votes) to Dee Daley’s 16.8% (14,484).
Volunteers have already made some landscaping improvements at the War Memorial in Clarkesville.

Volunteers have already made some landscaping improvements at the War Memorial in Clarkesville.

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County, Clarkesville look to partner on KIA Memorial upkeep

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
   After much deliberation, Habersham County and the city of Clarkesville are working on an inter-governmental agreement for the upkeep of the Killed In Action War Memorial on the city square.
Habersham Central’s senior girls on this year’s homecoming court are (from left) Preslee Hix, Maddy Alexander, Caroline Way, Shyann Sosebee and Autumn Gattis. The queen will be announced at the rescheduled homecoming game, set for Tuesday, Nov. 17.

Habersham Central’s senior girls on this year’s homecoming court are (from left) Preslee Hix, Maddy Alexander, Caroline Way, Shyann Sosebee and Autumn Gattis. The queen will be announced at the rescheduled homecoming game, set for Tuesday, Nov. 17.

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Habersham Central homecoming postponed after COVID-19 strikes opposing school

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
   Due to COVID-19 issues at Central Gwinnett High School – the team scheduled to play Habersham Central on Friday night – the homecoming game has been postponed.    The Homecoming Bonfire and Barbeque will take place as scheduled Saturday, Nov. 7 from 6-9 p.m. at Habersham Central.
A man who described himself only as a "proud American" waves Old Glory in front of the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center on Tuesday morning as folks came to vote.

A man who described himself only as a "proud American" waves Old Glory in front of the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center on Tuesday morning as folks came to vote.

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
   Habersham County Commissioner Tim Stamey will get a full four-year term in office after a landslide victory in Tuesday’s general election.    Stamey got 16,382 of 19,691 votes (83.2%) to easily outpace Democratic challenger Mike Adams (3,309 votes).
The Raiders will not play either of the next two Friday nights. TOM ASKEW/Special

The Raiders will not play either of the next two Friday nights. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central homecoming postponed

News Staff
Monday, November 2, 2020
   Due to COVID-19 issues at Central Gwinnett High School - the team scheduled to play Habersham Central on Friday night - the homecoming game and presentation of the court and queen will be postponed.    The homecoming bonfire and barbecue scheduled for Saturday, Nov.
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COVID-19 antigen tests read differently

Isaiah Smith
Friday, October 30, 2020
   Despite the convenience of rapid antigen tests, many of which produce results inside of 30 minutes, the CDC’s website says that these tests are “less sensitive” than reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests.
City attorney Joey Homans speaks at the Demorest City council meeting Tuesday night regarding the security agreement with Habersham County Medical Center. Voices were raised as Dr. Hendrix’s attorney Abe Sharony interjected during the meeting. ERIC PEREIRA/Staff

City attorney Joey Homans speaks at the Demorest City council meeting Tuesday night regarding the security agreement with Habersham County Medical Center. Voices were raised as Dr. Hendrix’s attorney Abe Sharony interjected during the meeting. ERIC PEREIRA/Staff

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Demorest tables hospital security talks again

Eric Pereira
Friday, October 30, 2020
   Tempers and voices were raised during discussions concerning the termination of the 2017 Hospital Intergovernmental Agreement with the city to continue providing police services at Habersham Medical Center.
Jose and Fabiola Flores try to dig through a downed tree on Louise Street in Clarkesville on Thursday morning. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/CNI News Service

Jose and Fabiola Flores try to dig through a downed tree on Louise Street in Clarkesville on Thursday morning. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/CNI News Service

Zeta brings down trees, power all over Habersham County

News Staff
Thursday, October 29, 2020
   Thousands in Habersham County and more than a half million Georgians lost power for most of Thursday as Tropical Storm Zeta brought down trees and power lines all over the county.