• Ellie Smith is crowned queen during the homecoming ceremony at Raider Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25. The Homecoming theme was An Evening in Wonderland. (Landen Todd/Staff)

    Ellie Smith is crowned queen during the homecoming ceremony at Raider Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25. The Homecoming theme was An Evening in Wonderland. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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    Wednesday, September 30, 2026

    By Callie CuevaUnder the Friday night lights, Ellie Smith and Drake Roland stepped into the spotlight as Habersham Central High School’s newly-crowned Homecoming Queen and King of 2026. For HCHS’s Homecoming royalty, the night quickly became unforgettable during the halftime festivities.
  • Habersham Central School Resource Officer Victoria Hopper (middle) converses with students before the 8 a.m. bell rings on Thursday morning. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

    Habersham Central School Resource Officer Victoria Hopper (middle) converses with students before the 8 a.m. bell rings on Thursday morning. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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    SROs, Kogod handle school safety

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    By Hannah Caudell and Samantha SinclairFor decades, there has been some sort of police presence in the Habersham County School System.
  • Hannah Conley gets ready to try her Poly Juice drink as Faith Ross takes photos of the Potter-themed goodies placed before them as “Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets” plays. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

    Hannah Conley gets ready to try her Poly Juice drink as Faith Ross takes photos of the Potter-themed goodies placed before them as “Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets” plays. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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    After all this time

    Wednesday, September 23, 2026

    By Samantha SinclairOn Friday nights this fall, one Clarkesville shop becomes a magical gathering place.Coffee on the Corner has a Harry Potter-themed menu through the season, and is showing a movie from the series each Friday night leading up to Halloween.
  • Plans for the site include grocery, restaurant, retail, medical and assisted living facility options. (Kristen Adkinson/Staff)

    Plans for the site include grocery, restaurant, retail, medical and assisted living facility options. (Kristen Adkinson/Staff)

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    Cook arbitration, recommendations begin

    Friday, September 18, 2026

    By Samantha SinclairAs the annexation arbitration process moves forward, a report from the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission is already highlighting some recommendations.County Manager Tim Sims shared that the county received a Development of Regional Impact report dated Sept.
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    (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

    Fun at the fair

    Wednesday, September 16, 2026

    The Chattahoochee Mountain Fair opened Friday night with all the thrills, food and fun it’s promised for over 50 years. A highlight was the new rides brought by Lisko Family Amusements. Above, Lilly Jones whips around the track as she rides the Louis’ Lagoon ride. The fair continues through Sept.

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    A restoration project will start on the Soque River soon thanks to grant money awarded to the SRWA. (File)

    A restoration project will start on the Soque River soon thanks to grant money awarded to the SRWA. (File)

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    SRWA gets $800,000 for river restoration

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    Wednesday, September 30, 2026
    By Samantha SinclairThe Soque River Watershed Association (SRWA) is receiving $800,000 in federal...
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    Friday, July 31, 2026
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    Tallulah Falls senior Shelby Whisnant (17) and her teammates celebrate after scoring a point during a volleyball match at TFS on Tuesday, Sept. 22. (Landen Todd/Staff)

    Tallulah Falls senior Shelby Whisnant (17) and her teammates celebrate after scoring a point during a volleyball match at TFS on Tuesday, Sept. 22. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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    Lady Indians win back-to-back region titles

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    Wednesday, September 30, 2026
    By Landen ToddThe Lady Indians remained reigning volleyball region champions with a 3-0 win over...
    Habersham Central senior wide receiver Drake Roland (19) in action during a football game between Jackson County and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25. (Landen Todd/Staff)

    Habersham Central senior wide receiver Drake Roland (19) in action during a football game between Jackson County and Habersham Central at Raider Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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    Jackson County remains undefeated in win over Raiders

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    Wednesday, September 30, 2026
    By Landen ToddThe Panthers dominated Habersham Central 40-7 at Raider Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.
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    Mount Yonah, popular with hikers, is currently the scene of an investigation by the White County Sheriff’s Department. (Carly Henderson/CNI News Service)

    Mount Yonah, popular with hikers, is currently the scene of an investigation by the White County Sheriff’s Department. (Carly Henderson/CNI News Service)

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    Two bodies found on Mount Yonah

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    Friday, September 11, 2026
    By Carly Henderson
    Stephens County Hospital provides healthcare for Toccoa and surrounding North Georgia communities. (Submitted)

    Stephens County Hospital provides healthcare for Toccoa and surrounding North Georgia communities. (Submitted)

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    Stephens hospital joining Wellstar

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    Friday, September 4, 2026
    by Michael 0’HearnCNI News ServiceStephens County Hospital is partnering with Wellstar Health...
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