Posted: Saturday, June 9th 2012 at 4:00am

Habersham County Relay for Life draws a crowd

By Rob Moore

Habersham County Relay for Life organizers said Friday night's turnout was one of the best in recent years for the 17-year-old Habersham County event. (Photo/Rob Moore)

CLARKESVILLE – The 17th-annual Habersham County Relay for Life was set to wrap up at 7 a.m. Saturday.

The annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society was held in the Dewey H. Tench Market Pavilion at the Habersham County Fairgrounds near Clarkesville and featured 27 teams raising money for the cause.

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