Mildred Jeanette Collins

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January 9, 2022

Mildred Jeanette Collins, age 92 of Gainesville, entered heaven Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville.

Mildred was born June 30, 1929, in Jackson County to the late Stoy Arlon & Gladys Massey Latty. Mildred was a very active member of Oak Grove Baptist Church since January of 1951. She taught the Sunbean Kids and taught in the Youth Department until 1980. Moving to the Omega class, she was an assistant teacher and later the main teacher until August 2017. Mildred partnered with Dola Thomas for more than 25 years to deliver the Home Life magazine to church member shut-ins. She loved to sing and could be seen in the choir each Sunday praising The Lord in Song. She was active in the WMU and the Van ministry. She and her husband, Ralph drove the van until she was 83 and he was 87.

Left to cherish her memory, husband of 74years & 4 months, Ralph Collins; daughters, Jeanette (Boyd) Thomas & Cherylin (Terry) Woodruff; son, Ralph Gary Collins; grandsons, John Thomas, Brian (Patrizia) Woodruff, Bradley (Sara) Woodruff; granddaughter, Amanda Dover; 9 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren & a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services honoring Mildred will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the Oak Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Hunt & Rev. David Sosebee officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 10, 2022, at the funeral home.

The family would like to say a special thanks to some special caregivers, Crissie Funderburk, Connie Lanyon, Amanda Dover, Maddie Roberts & the Loving Hearts Care Team along with the Hospice team of Northeast Georgia Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Oak Grove Baptist Church, 2414 Athens Highway, Gainesville, GA 30507.

Please share online condolences with the family at www.wardsfh.com. Ward’s Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mildred Jeanette Collins.

UGA or ‘Bama?

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January 9, 2022

If you live in Georgia there’s no other sport right now than football, and no other team than UGA.

For the second time in four years, the Georgia Bulldogs will play Alabama for the national college football championship. While excited, many Georgia fans are also rightfully wary: The Crimson Tide pulled off a three point overtime win the last time these two competed for the title in 2018. And the game is being played with the Bulldogs’ recent SEC championship loss to Alabama fresh in their rearview. But, Georgia fans are a forgiving bunch – just ask the Braves.

MORE: With ‘relentless recruiting,’ UGA, ‘Bama build all-star teams

If you’re among the hordes of fans arranging your schedule around the game, here’s what you need to know:
Date: Monday, Jan. 10

Time: 8 p.m. ET

Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind.

Records: No. 3 Georgia 13-1; No. 1 Alabama 13-1

Television: ESPN will televise the game. Chris Fowler will handle play-by-play, with Kirk Herbstreit as the analyst and Holly Rowe and Molly McGrath as the sideline reporters.

Radio: The game will be broadcast on the Georgia Bulldogs IMG Sports Network, heard in metro Atlanta on WSB 750/95.5. Scott Howard is handling play-by-play. Eric Zeier is the analyst, and D.J. Shockley is the sideline reporter.

National radio: ESPN Radio will broadcast the game. Sean McDonough is handling play-by-play. Todd Blackledge is the analyst, and Ian Fitzsimmons and Kris Budden are the sideline reporters.

Satellite radio: You can listen on SiriusXM Radio/Internet 81/81/81 (Georgia broadcast) and 80/80/80 (national broadcast).

Now that you know when and where to tune into the game (unless, of course, you’re one of the lucky ones who’ll be watching it in person) we want to know who you’ll be cheering for – UGA or ‘Bama? Weigh in on our question of the day on the Now Habersham Facebook page.

Indians drop tough road match to snap win streak; JV boys win fourth straight

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January 9, 2022

Anfernee Hanna 2022 POFFENBERGER — Anfernee Hanna (photo by Austin Poffenberger)

The #2 Indians saw their 6-game winning streak come to an end in a Saturday road loss at Prince Avenue Christian. The boys fell 53-47, marking their first defeat since an overtime loss to Hayesville on December 3 at home.

TFS moves to 11-2 overall and 1-1 in Region 8-A Private.

The JV boys meanwhile rolled up a 40-27 win. The Indians got off to a quick start, led by Krystian Jankiewicz dropping in 7 of the his 15 points in the opening quarter.

Bentley Huff had 6 points of the 13 team points in the second quarter, as he connected on his first 2 3-pointers. TFS outscored PAC 13-2 in the second quarter to produce a comfortable 23-8 lead ahead of the second half.

The Wolverines battled back with a big third quarter, outscoring TFS 19-4, as TFS and PAC were knotted at 27 going into the final quarter. Vlad Popescu came through with 3 timely close-range buckets to lead TFS with 11 points in the final quarter to give them the win.

Jankiewicz led TFS with 15 points, followed by Popescu with 13. Huff finished with 6, and KC Respress and Zakhar Valpasiuk had 3 points each. The JV boys are now 5-2 on the season. It marked the fourth consecutive win for the Indians.

Watch the Skies: Clouds!

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Tyler Penland

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January 9, 2022

Due to the wild weather swings during winter it is a great month to see lots of different cloud types. The atmosphere tends to be a lot more wild during the winter months over Georgia. In just the past 2 weeks we’ve seen thunderstorms and snow. This week and next we’re going to be taking a look at different cloud types you can see during these fun times.

Clouds are generally divided into 3 groups: low, mid and high. Low clouds form less than 6,500ft above the ground, mid-level form from 6,500ft-23,000ft and high clouds form from 16,500ft-45,000ft. Very few types of clouds develop above 45,000ft due to a lack of moisture, but we’ll cover the ones that do later. Today we’re going to look at one group: high clouds!

All high clouds begin with the phrase “cirro” which was assigned initially by British scientist Luke Howard in 1802. They are then further divided into sub-types based on their composition, method of formation and appearance.

High clouds are made up mostly of ice crystals due to their height, and the most popular type of these are cirrus clouds. Cirrus clouds are common year-round, but are more prolific in our area during winter than summer. Cirrus clouds are very thin and occur commonly well ahead of cold fronts. They are commonly considered a fair-weather cloud although they can form above thunderstorms when the updraft forces water high above the storm. They appear thin and wispy and often make for incredibly beautiful sunsets.

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Another type of high cloud is cirrostratus. The phrase “stratus” is used commonly for any flat-bottomed clouds. Cirrostratus are similar to cirrus, but indicate an increase in moisture. They are common ahead of cold fronts and often indicate that rain will soon be on the way. They are also the most common cause of halos around the sun and moon. There is an old wives tale that says the number of visible stars inside the halo is how many days until it rains. As I mentioned before these clouds do almost always come ahead of rain so there is some truth to this tale, though the number of stars inside has nothing to do with it.

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The third type of high clouds are cirrocumulus. These clouds are primarily made of ice but do include a bit of supercooled water droplets. They are less common than the other two types of high clouds and only form in patches. They appear as a lot of thin, puffy clouds all distinct from one another but very close together. Cirrocumulus indicate instability in the troposphere which most commonly occurs ahead of a cold front. Much like their cousin cirrostratus, cirrocumulus indicate that rain is most likely on the way. Locally we also see these during the summer when pop-up thunderstorms are occurring.

All three of these high cloud types occur during the winter across the southeast US. They can almost all be seen ahead of cold fronts and with cirrostratus and cirrocumulus you can use them to forecast weather without need of a phone app!

Check back next week as we tackle mid-level clouds!

Stanley Felix Rudeseal

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January 8, 2022

Stanley Felix Rudeseal, age 74 of Cornelia, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 07, 2022, following an extended illness.

Born in Troy, Ohio on February 12, 1947, he was the son of the late Percival & Daisy Payne Rudeseal. Stan served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a security officer for many years and formerly owned the Flavor Crisp Chicken Restaurant in Clarkesville. In his spare time, Stan enjoyed reading, working on puzzles, video gaming, and was an avid bowler. He was a devout Christian man who enjoyed going to cottage house prayer meetings and was a life member of the Grant Reeves V.F.W. Post # 7720.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Scottie Nicholson.

Survivors include his loving wife of 25 years, Diane Manley Rudeseal of Cornelia, GA; sons & daughters-in-law, David & Kim Rudeseal of Mt. Airy, GA; Chad Rudeseal of Baldwin, GA; Harvey Franklin & fiancé, Angela Yarber of Clarkesville, GA; daughter, Belinda Nicholson of Cornelia, GA; daughter & son-in-law, June & Scott Stone of Clarkesville, GA; sister & brother-in-law, Ronnie & Wayne Swindell of Marietta, GA; grandchildren, Kelsey & John Michael Ferguson (with baby on the way), McKenzie Rudeseal all of Mt. Airy, GA; Casey & Carol Nicholson of Cornelia, GA; Kathy & Branson Underwood of Toccoa, GA; Dasha Davidson of Clarkesville, GA; Haleigh Franklin of Atlanta, GA; Savannah Franklin of Augusta, GA; great-grandson, Enoch Scott Nicholson of Cornelia, GA; nephews, Mike Swindell & Brian Swindell; niece & spouse, Debbie & Brent Purcell of Carnesville, GA; several other relatives, & friends.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 10, 2021 at Hillside Memorial Chapel with Rev. Thomas Gragg & Rev. Bill Trotter officiating. Interment will follow in the V.F.W. Memorial Park Cemetery with full honors provided by the Grant Reeves Veterans Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Those in attendance for visitation and funeral services are requested to observe all guidelines provided for social distancing by the Centers for Disease Control in reference to Covid-19.

An online guest registry is available for the Rudeseal family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com.

Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256

With ‘relentless recruiting,’ UGA, Bama build all-star teams

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January 8, 2022

CFP Championship Football — FILE - Georgia linebacker Nolan Smith (4) tackles Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) during the second quarter of the NCAA College Football Playoff Orange Bowl game Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Georgia will play Alabama in an all-Southeastern Conference College Football Playoff national championship on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

After Georgia beat Florida in November, Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart was asked about the importance of recruiting. His response was both obvious and emphatic:

“The best coach to ever play the game better be a good recruiter because no coaching is going to outcoach players,” he said.

Georgia will play Alabama in an all-Southeastern Conference national championship game on Monday night in Indianapolis. How they got here is pretty simple.

Smart and his mentor, Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban, have assembled the most star-studded teams — recruiting stars, that is — in recent college football history. The Bulldogs and Tide have been so far out in front of most of the competition on the recruiting trail that they were practically too talented to fail this season.

Both schools benefit from being located in the heart of the most fertile recruiting territory in the country and pour huge amounts of manpower and resources into evaluating and procuring talent.

“It’s a relentless approach to recruiting, not just a relentless approach to football coaching. And that’s what Coach Saban has done here and it’s been proven and it’s been awesome,” said Bill O’Brien, the Alabama offensive coordinator and former Penn State coach.

Georgia and Alabama then consistently send those highly touted recruits on to the NFL, which is the best recruiting tool of all.

“Just coming from high school to here I wanted to surround myself by people who had the same mindset as me, same competitive nature as me, same standard and expectation as me no matter the outcome of whether I was playing or not,” All-America linebacker Will Anderson Jr. said.

247 Sports has been ranking the rosters of each FBS team based on the high school recruiting ratings of each player since 2015. Alabama and Georgia were not only Nos. 1 and 2 in the talent composite this season, but their rosters each received the highest scores ever recorded by the site.

Georgia defensive coordinator Dan Lanning played in Division III and his young coaching career has taken to him to Pittsburgh, Arizona State, Sam Houston State and Memphis. He also did a one-year stint as graduate assistant at Alabama before coming to Georgia.

Lanning said when it comes to the sheer number of talented players at the SEC powers, there is nothing else like it in college football.

“Yeah, I mean, there’s a big difference,” said Lanning, who has already been named Oregon’s new head coach. “There’s a big difference.”

Of the 85 scholarship players listed on Alabama’s roster to start the season, 74 were either four- or five-star recruits, including 14 five-stars. The Crimson Tide’s score in the talent composite was 1.000.89.

Georgia had the most five-star recruits on its roster this season with 19, plus another 47 four-stars for a talent composite score of 1.000.79. Ohio State was third with a score of 985.89.

Only Alabama’s 2017 team (997.57) had ever received a talent composite score higher than 991.

Rosters can turn over quickly for the Tide and Bulldogs as blue-chip high schoolers turn into college players who declare for the NFL draft after three years in school. That creates opportunities for freshmen to play right away.

Anderson, a former five-star from Hampton, Georgia, made an immediate impact in Tuscaloosa. He had seven sacks among 10 1/2 tackles for loss, playing all 13 games as a freshman on last season’s national championship team.

This season, Anderson has been the nation’s most dominant defensive player with 97 tackles, 33 1/2 for loss and 17 1/2 sacks.

“I think that’s one of the biggest challenges that I took by coming here, being able to compete, go against the best every day,” Anderson said. “And it’s helped me so far.”

Early playing time is far from guaranteed with these loaded teams. That doesn’t deter the top talent.

Georgia linebacker Nolan Smith was considered the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2019 class by some analysts. His development has come slower and he has had to share games reps with a stacked group of linebackers and edge rushers at Georgia.

Smith, a Georgia native, said he never considered transferring for more playing time. He said having former Georgia outside linebacker Azeez Ojulari, who was a second-round pick by the New York Giants last year, and other older players as mentors was invaluable.

“They showed me how to work and they showed me you just trust the process,” Smith said.

College football players and coaches from all over the country use some version of this line frequently: “Our practices are tougher than the games.”

At Georgia and Alabama, it’s often true.

Smart is quick to point out players practice far more than they play, and NFL evaluators don’t start really digging into a player until he is draft-eligible in year three.

“The truly great players understand that no NFL scout or general manager or head coach has called me and said, ‘How much time did Roquan Smith, how much did Nakobe Dean play as a freshman?’ That’s not what they care about,” Smart said.

Alabama sets the standard for producing NFL players, with 51 draft picks in the last five years. Ohio State is the only school close with 43.

Georgia has had 28 during that period, but Smart only took over in 2016 and the Bulldogs are starting to gain steam. Georgia has 23 draft picks over the last three seasons, including nine last year, and could produce as many as 18 in 2022 if every player who is eligible declares for the draft.

“Where does the best pass rusher want to go?” Smart said. “Against the best tackles. Where does the best tackle want to go? Against the best pass rushers. Where am I going to develop the best?

“The kids looking for that, they can find that at these programs. So it’s an easier decision than you think because it’s not just about playing early.”

This article appears on Now Habersham through a news partnership with GPB News

Lady Indians claim sixth in a row with road win at Prince Ave; JV girls win also

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January 8, 2022

Molly Mitchell 2022 POFFENBERGER — Molly Mitchell (photo by Austin Poffenberger)

The Lady Indians won for the second time in as many nights, cruising to a 76-45 win Saturday evening at Prince Avenue Christian. The win also gave the #10-ranked girls a sixth straight win overall.

It was tightly contested in the first quarter, as the Lady Indians held a 19-12 lead going into the second. The girls began to pull ahead, outscoring PAC 14-9 in the second to take a 33-21 lead into the break. The offense exploded for 27 points in the third, and TFS completed the win with a 16-11 advantage in the final stanza.

Eight different Lady Indians scored points, led by Veronaye Charlton’s game-high 21 points and Denika Lightbourne’s 19. Molly Mitchell and Macy Murdock both scored in double figures as well with 13 and 12 points, respectively. Haygen James and Kailyn Neal both had 4 points, while Barrett Whitener finished with 2 and Miracle Bain one.

The Lady Indians limited their turnovers and shot well from the field to earn the win. The Lady Indians are now 7-2 overall and 2-0 in region play.

Meanwhile, the JV girls also pulled out the win Saturday, edging Prince Avenue 34-28. After an 11-4 first quarter, the home team rallied to hold TFS to just 2 points in the second, which made it a 13-11 Tallulah Falls lead at the half.

The Lady Indians outscored PAC 15-9 in the third, and held on in the fourth for the 6-point win. Breelyn Wood led all scorers with 16 points, and the trio of Allie Phasavang, Haygen James, and Chesney Tanksley all had 6 points apiece. The Lady Indians JV team is now 2-1 overall.

Jimmie Clarence Truelove

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January 8, 2022

Jimmie Clarence Truelove, age 59, of Cornelia, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022.

Mr. Truelove was born on March 26, 1962, in Stockbridge. At the age of 17, he began working in the poultry business and later retired from Fieldale. He enjoyed fishing and working on his vehicles. Mr. Truelove was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas William Truelove; his mother and stepfather, Bessie and John Ambrose; and his fiancé, Joyce Smith.

Survivors include his half-brother, Thomas Truelove of Athens, GA; sisters and brother-in-law: Dorothy Wilkinson of Macclenny, FL, Elaine Dixon of East Dublin, GA, Ethel and Fred Gosnell of Homer, GA, and Pat Hensley of Athens, TN; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

A private family memorial service will be held.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.

Victor Anderson to run for re-election

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January 8, 2022

District 10 State Representative Victor Anderson is running for re-election. The freshman legislator this week formally announced his intention to seek a second term in office. He’ll be campaigning in a newly-minted district. With the recently signed Legislative Redistricting Law, District 10 will change from including approximately two-thirds of the population of both Habersham and White counties to including approximately 93% of Habersham County and all of Rabun County.

During his first legislative session in 2021, the former chair of the Habersham County Board of Commissioners sponsored and helped pass several municipal-friendly bills.

He pushed through a bill that allows governments to discuss cybersecurity in private – outside the bounds of the state’s open records meeting laws. He also sponsored legislation to create an exception to the competitive award bidding requirements for public works construction contracts. Anderson was also instrumental in establishing a study committee on Annexation and Cityhood issues. As chair of that five-member committee, he’s now working to incorporate the committee’s recommendations into legislation he plans to introduce this year.

Rep. Anderson was one of 100 House members to vote in favor of Georgia’s controversial new election law (SB 202). He voted to expand weapons carry license reciprocity in Georgia (HB 218) and supported a measure to extend paid parental leave to eligible state and local board of education employees (HB 146).

He serves on several House committees including Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications, Governmental Affairs, and State Planning & Community Affairs.

“My family and I are lifelong citizens of Northeast Georgia and District 10. As a husband, father, grandfather and small business owner, I want to protect our heritage and strong conservative values,” he said in a statement announcing his re-election bid.

Candidate qualifying ends on March 11. Party primaries are set for May 24 with the general election on November 8.

Life in Motion: A real-life ‘Rosie the Riveter’ turns 99

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January 8, 2022

She’s among the few World War II veterans still alive. This week, Pearle Crisler turned 99.

Crisler was a Navy Machinist Mate during the war. She’s now one of the nation’s approximate 240,000 remaining WWII vets – 4,582 of whom live in Georgia. Crisler is also a cherished member of the Habersham County Senior Center family.

The Senior Center hosted a birthday party for Crisler on January 6. The county shared a social media post of the event recognizing this “real-life Rosie the Riveter.”

Remembering the legacy of Coach Shane Dover

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Hadley Cottingham

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January 8, 2022

Coach Shane Dover2 — Habersham Central High School Coach Shane Dover passed away on Jan. 4, 2022, after suffering an apparent heart attack. (photo by Daniel Purcell)

When Habersham County Coach Shane Dover suddenly passed away Tuesday, the community felt shockwaves of pain as they lost a beloved father, husband, teacher and coach.

Shane Dover dedicated his life to helping Habersham’s youth develop a love for learning and grow their potential as athletes. His dedication to Habersham County students set him apart, making him a beloved member of the Habersham County School System, a great coach and a pillar in the Habersham County Community.

“When I think about Shane Dover I think of a teacher and coach that truly loved his job,” Habersham County Schools Superintendent Matthew Cooper said. “He told me on a number of occasions how much he enjoyed being a teacher. He was always grateful for the opportunity to be in the education profession. He was living his dream job.”

HCHS Coach Shane Dover, right, joins Raiders head coach Benji Harrison on the sidelines during a football game. Harrison is among those scheduled to speak during Dover’s funeral on Jan. 8, 2022. (photo by Daniel Purcell)

Dover leaves behind a school board that admired him, students who adored him and a team of coaches who loved him like family, as well as his wife, Kristie, and three sons, Sawyer, Sutton and Slade.

“As I’ve thought about Shane over the last few days, the word that keeps coming to my mind is ‘love,'” Habersham Central High School Head Baseball Coach Chris Akridge said. “Through coaching both football and baseball with him, I saw that Shane loved coaching and truly loved our players. I also witnessed the love that he had for his sons and his wife. It was evident that he loved his family with every fiber of his being.”

He was dedicated to Habersham’s athletics, serving as a coach for the Habersham Central Raiders football team and Wilbanks Middle School girls’ basketball.

“Coach Dover was a total team player,” says Habersham County Schools Athletic Director Geep Cunningham. “He loved his job and he loved the Raiders.”

Cunningham says that Dover’s commitment to athletics and coaching of multiple sports is “unheard of in today’s times.”

“He did things the right way,” Cunningham says. “It makes me extremely proud to work with Coach [Dover] and know that we will always be members together in the Raider Family.”

Dover is remembered not only as a friend, teacher and coach, but as someone dedicated to his faith and his community.

“From the standpoint of being his friend and co-worker, Shane was a guy who was easy to love,” Akridge said. “He always had a positive attitude and a servant’s heart which made him lovable to everyone that he came in contact with. As a man of faith, it was noticeable that he loved his Savior. To me, that is the legacy that he left on our community and on the students and athletes that he worked with—a legacy of loving life and loving others.”

A love for students

Dover’s passion was working with youth, whether it was on the field, in the classroom or at church. His family says that out of everything he did, including a 29-year career with the Georgia Department of Transportation, working with youth was his true calling.

“Coach Dover was the kind of teacher that our students just loved,” Superintendent Cooper said. “His students knew that he cared about them deeply and that he was willing to do whatever was necessary to make class fun.”

He taught at Wilbanks Middle School, where his students looked forward to class with him.

“Coach Dover was a great teacher, coach, husband and father, and a great friend,” said Wilbanks Middle School Assistant Principal Chris Chitwood and Principal MaryBeth Thomas in a statement to Now Habersham. “He will be missed by our staff and our students.”

WMS says that his impact on students as both a teacher and coach left a mark on the school and its students, building a place where students wanted to be.

“In the classroom, he created an environment where students wanted to come to school and be in his class,” WMS administration says. “On the field, he was more than a coach – he was a mentor. For Coach Dover, teaching and coaching was not a job but something he wanted to do, and he enjoyed it. His students absolutely loved him. He was excited about teaching and coaching and was devoted to it.”

Habersham County Schools students, faculty, administration and staff all agree that Dover was one-of-a-kind, and will be deeply missed.

“He simply cannot be replaced,” Cooper said. “There is no doubt in my mind that his legacy will live on in his three sons and in the many students that he impacted in the classroom and in athletics.”

Services for Dover will be held Saturday, Jan. 8 in the Habersham Central High School auditorium beginning at noon. Rev. Doug Porter, Dr. Brian James and Coach Benji Harrison will officiate. Interment will follow at Yonah Memorial Gardens.

Lady Indians open region play with blowout win at Loganville Christian

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January 8, 2022

Haygen James 2022 POFFENBERGER — Haygen James (photo by Austin Poffenberger)

Playing for the first time in exactly one month, the #10-ranked Lady Indians won convincingly 63-8 at Loganville Christian. The win gives the Lady Indians a 1-0 start in region play.

There was no doubt from the opening tip, as TFS ran up a 20-0 lead after one quarter of play, and held a 29-8 lead going into the half. Loganville was held scoreless in the first, third, and fourth quarters.

A 22-0 third quarter had TFS up 51-8 going into the final period, where the girls polished off the win with a 12-0 fourth quarter. Denika Lightbourne led all scorers with 21 points, adding 7 steals. Veronaye Charlton had 11 points, Miracle Bain had 8, and Haygen James had 7 points and 7 steals. Rounding out the scoring was Kailyn Neal (6 points), Breelyn Wood and Allie Phasavang (3 points apiece), and Barrett Whitener and Macy Murdock with 2 points each.

The Lady Indians are now 6-2 overall and 1-0 in region play, earning a fifth consecutive win in the process. The girls return to action on Saturday at Prince Avenue Christian.