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Public debates animal shelter construction

Julianne Akers
Thursday, September 19, 2024
   Discussion of the new animal shelter, currently under construction, dominated public comment at Monday’s Habersham County Commission meeting.    The animal shelter which was originally set as a SPLOST project costing $1.
Festivalgoers enjoy last year’s Big Red Apple Festival. FILE

Festivalgoers enjoy last year’s Big Red Apple Festival. FILE

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Big Red Apple Festival back again

Julianne Akers
Thursday, September 19, 2024
   The annual Big Red Apple Festival is returning to downtown Cornelia for its 36th year on Sept. 21 with plenty of fun for the whole family.    Cornelia Main Street Manager Noah Hamil said this year’s festival will feature about 150 arts and crafts vendors and plenty of delicious eats.
Donnie Warren slices through several Loganville defenders during Habersham’s dominant win Friday night. LANG STOREY/Staff

Donnie Warren slices through several Loganville defenders during Habersham’s dominant win Friday night. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raiders blast Loganville, pick up region win

Lang Storey
Thursday, September 19, 2024
   Habersham Central topped Loganville 56-21 Friday night to pick up a win in its first region game of the season.    The Raiders (2-3, 1-0 Region 8-5A) got off to a fast start, scoring touchdowns on their first 2 possessions of the evening then adding another 3 scores in the 2nd quarter.
Local first responders wave to students at Fairview. From left, Kenneth Puzio and Will Sexton with White County EMS, Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell, Cornelia Fire Marshal Josh Hazle and Cornelia Firefighter Chris Bruce. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Local first responders wave to students at Fairview. From left, Kenneth Puzio and Will Sexton with White County EMS, Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell, Cornelia Fire Marshal Josh Hazle and Cornelia Firefighter Chris Bruce. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Heroes Welcome

Julianne Akers
Thursday, September 19, 2024
   Students at Fairview Elementary School lined the gymnasium waving American flags on Wednesday at the school’s Hometown Heroes event which is held every year to honor local first responders and remember 9/11.
An unmarked law enforcement vehicle sits near the driveway of the Cameron Apartment complex in Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

An unmarked law enforcement vehicle sits near the driveway of the Cameron Apartment complex in Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Online school threat leads to arrest

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
   A series of online threats have resulted in multiple arrests for students around the region who are accused of making unsettling social media posts in the wake of last week’s tragic shooting in Barrow County.
Luis Covarrubias holds at Raspas El Tigre a watermelon agua fresca and cucumber-lime agua fresca topped with ice cream and candy. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Luis Covarrubias holds at Raspas El Tigre a watermelon agua fresca and cucumber-lime agua fresca topped with ice cream and candy. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Local Hispanic heritage to be celebrated at weekend fest

Zach Taylor
Thursday, September 19, 2024
   Local Hispanic ice cream and drinks shop Raspas El Tigre is throwing the first annual Festival Latino in downtown Cornelia on Saturday.    The event, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Local woodworker Dennis Banks sits for a portrait in his basement’s dimly lit shop bench area. He considers his shop to be ‘messy’ but highly productive. Every month, Banks produces around ten pieces of original master woodworking art in the form of tables. ZACH TAYLOR /Staff

Local woodworker Dennis Banks sits for a portrait in his basement’s dimly lit shop bench area. He considers his shop to be ‘messy’ but highly productive. Every month, Banks produces around ten pieces of original master woodworking art in the form of tables. ZACH TAYLOR /Staff

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Clarkesville carpenter turns table-making into an art form

Julianne Akers
Thursday, September 19, 2024
   Dennis Banks spends most of his days in the basement of his Clarkesville home crafting ornate tables with wood sourced from local trees.    But it all started about 15 years ago when he asked a favor from God.
Lucky Tiamtisack goes round and round on the swings with his arms raised in the air. The special education day at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair is an annual tradition in Habersham County. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Lucky Tiamtisack goes round and round on the swings with his arms raised in the air. The special education day at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair is an annual tradition in Habersham County. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Biscuits, hog calling and talent galore

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
   Last Friday kicked off a week of family fun activities at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair.    Fair food vendors, face painting, magic shows, local leaders and talented singers dotted the Habersham County Fairgrounds throughout the weekend.
An unmarked law enforcement vehicle sits near the driveway of the Cameron Apartment complex in Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

An unmarked law enforcement vehicle sits near the driveway of the Cameron Apartment complex in Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Man injured in officer-involved shooting

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
   A Clarkesville man is in critical condition after an officer-involved shooting at Cameron Place Apartments on Saturday night, according to officials with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.    Multiple officers reportedly discharged their firearms in the incident, which occurred at 6:15 p.m.
Bailey Ward and Tiffany Young play a game of cornhole at the Recovery Festival on Saturday. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Bailey Ward and Tiffany Young play a game of cornhole at the Recovery Festival on Saturday. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Recovery Festival in Clarkesville provides sense of community

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
   On Saturday, Pitts Park hosted hundreds of people for a Recovery Festival in observance of National Recovery Month.    The Recovery Festival is a drug and alcohol recovery celebration for those who have put down their destructive habits for a better life.