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Salem Dover, Alice Dover and Alan Baker perform at Sunday's prayer meeting at Habersham Ninth Grade Academy.

Salem Dover, Alice Dover and Alan Baker perform at Sunday's prayer meeting at Habersham Ninth Grade Academy.

Pastors pray for health of schools

   The biggest issue on the minds of locals is the impending start of the school year on Sept. 8.
Douglas Eugene Burton, 61, of Alto and Miracle Chyanne Bishop, 20, of Pendleton, S.C.

Douglas Eugene Burton, 61, of Alto and Miracle Chyanne Bishop, 20, of Pendleton, S.C.

Fake kidnapping leads to alleged sexual battery

   A woman was arrested Monday on charges she made up statements about a fake kidnapping that led to an alleged sexual battery.    Miracle Chyanne Bishop, 20, of Pendleton, S.C.
Habersham County’s principals listen to a presentation by Superintendent Matthew Cooper on Thursday morning. Socially-distanced principals are (front row, from left) Fran Blackburn, Connie Franklin and Lana Jones; second row are Susan Davis and Adam Bagwell; Third row are Jennifer Chitwood, Daphne Penick, and Connie Yearwood; Fourth row are Rodney Long and Marybeth Thomas; Ernie Garrett has his own row and in the back row are Jonathan Stribling and Patrick Franklin.

Habersham County’s principals listen to a presentation by Superintendent Matthew Cooper on Thursday morning. Socially-distanced principals are (front row, from left) Fran Blackburn, Connie Franklin and Lana Jones; second row are Susan Davis and Adam Bagwell; Third row are Jennifer Chitwood, Daphne Penick, and Connie Yearwood; Fourth row are Rodney Long and Marybeth Thomas; Ernie Garrett has his own row and in the back row are Jonathan Stribling and Patrick Franklin.

School system prepares to deal with COVID-19

   With some school systems in the state reopening, then promptly closing again, there have been rumblings in the community about readiness for Habersham County’s opening on Sept. 8.
Baylee MacBeth of Clarkesville took his first two solo flights this week and is working toward his pilot’s license after starting lessons in January.

Baylee MacBeth of Clarkesville took his first two solo flights this week and is working toward his pilot’s license after starting lessons in January.

Clarkesville youth on fast track to his pilot's license

   Baylee MacBeth knew what he wanted for Christmas last year – a chance to fly.    MacBeth, a rising senior at Tallulah Falls School, took his first two solo flights in the past week after beginning his lessons in January.
Demorest Councilmen Nathan Davis and John Hendrix won't be facing a recall until at least March, even if a local committee resubmits its application.

Demorest Councilmen Nathan Davis and John Hendrix won't be facing a recall until at least March, even if a local committee resubmits its application.

Recall efforts against Demorest councilmen rejected

   Recall efforts against two Demorest City Council members have stalled, as the Habersham County Elections Office determined the applications submitted last week are not in compliance with regulations.
The city of Clarkesville wants to take over the upkeep of the War Memorial downtown.

The city of Clarkesville wants to take over the upkeep of the War Memorial downtown.

County meeting tenses up over War Memorial discussion

   It seemed like a done deal that Habersham County would transfer the War Memorial to the city of Clarkesville on Monday night, but that move was put on hold after multiple concerns were raised.
Hunter Hendricks moves about the practice course before the expert division skills challenge events in Clarkesville on Saturday.

Hunter Hendricks moves about the practice course before the expert division skills challenge events in Clarkesville on Saturday.

Cycling for charity in Clarkesville

   Despite the threat of rain, riders from all across the Southeast came to the Habersham County Fairgrounds to compete in Ride Like a Pro’s inaugural Skills Training and Challenge event last Friday through Sunday.
Bo Hatchett is ready to move on to the November general election.

Bo Hatchett is ready to move on to the November general election.

Hatchett declares victory as Hall sticks to plans for recount

   Bo Hatchett is not waiting any longer to embrace his political destiny.    Hatchett declared victory Tuesday in the Republican runoff for Georgia Senate District 50, despite his opponent Stacy Hall declaring his intent to ask for a recount in the close race between them.