• Dr. Stuart Sanders stands the plethora of equipment now available in the Rehabilitation and Orthopedics Complex at NGMC Habersham. When he started the rehabilitation program, it had only three pieces of equipment. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

    Dr. Stuart Sanders stands the plethora of equipment now available in the Rehabilitation and Orthopedics Complex at NGMC Habersham. When he started the rehabilitation program, it had only three pieces of equipment. (Samantha Sinclair/Staff)

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    By Samantha SinclairDr. Stuart Sanders is known as the country doctor who does cardiac rehab.The internal medicine physician started the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation program at the hospital in Demorest 40 years ago — one the first in the nation.
  • Taylor Pass plays trumpet in time with the other wind ensemble players during band practice on Thursday morning. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

    Taylor Pass plays trumpet in time with the other wind ensemble players during band practice on Thursday morning. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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    Encore performance

    Friday, July 31, 2026

    by Hannah Caudell and Noah AnsleyIt’s a new era for the Habersham Central Band of Blue, with a brand new show and a veteran band director.
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    Sid Porter poses for a photo at Vintage Sound Studio in Clarkesville. (Noah Ansley/Staff)

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    By Noah AnsleySid Porter wants the whole world to know he loves his wife. He even wrote a song about it.Porter, a local musician, released a song titled “Love You” on June 21 in honor of his 18th wedding anniversary with his wife Danielle.
  • Station 5’s Brandon Whitney, Keith Borton, Kayden Harper, Tyler Downs and Kyle Cash continue working as station renovations near completion. (Noah Ansley/Staff)

    Station 5’s Brandon Whitney, Keith Borton, Kayden Harper, Tyler Downs and Kyle Cash continue working as station renovations near completion. (Noah Ansley/Staff)

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    Friday, July 24, 2026

    By Noah AnsleyThe final touches on renovations at the fire station in Demorest are almost complete.“A couple of more weeks of organizing and straightening things up,” said Jeffrey Adams, Director of Emergency Services, on the timeline of Station 5.
  • From left, Riley Hembree and A.J. Walker (back row) smile for a photo with Cendall Pitts and her niece, Hadley Powers (front row), one of the mega supreme title holders of the Miss Rowdy Pageant. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

    From left, Riley Hembree and A.J. Walker (back row) smile for a photo with Cendall Pitts and her niece, Hadley Powers (front row), one of the mega supreme title holders of the Miss Rowdy Pageant. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

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    Extended family reunited

    Wednesday, July 22, 2026

    By Hannah CaudellRiley Hembree and A.J. Walker live about a thousand miles away from each other, but the two were able to reunite for the Miss Rowdy Beauty Pageant that happened over the weekend.

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    Habersham Central High School Principal Dr. Adam Bagwell stands amongst some of the offerings in the new Raider Food Mart, a food bank for all students to enjoy starting Aug. 7. (Submitted)

    Habersham Central High School Principal Dr. Adam Bagwell stands amongst some of the offerings in the new Raider Food Mart, a food bank for all students to enjoy starting Aug. 7. (Submitted)

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    Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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    Friday, July 31, 2026
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    Habersham Central infielder Oaklee Jackson (5), left, throws the ball during the softball game between Stephens County and Habersham Central at Raider Field on Monday, Aug. 3. (Landen Todd/Staff)

    Habersham Central infielder Oaklee Jackson (5), left, throws the ball during the softball game between Stephens County and Habersham Central at Raider Field on Monday, Aug. 3. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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    Stephens County edges out Lady Raiders

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    Wednesday, August 5, 2026
    By Landen ToddHabersham Central softball fell short in a 3-2 defensive battle against the Lady...
    Habersham Central rising senior Kayla Stevens prepares to hit the ball during the scrimmage between Banks County and Habersham Central at Raider Field on Tuesday, July 21. (Landen Todd/Staff)

    Habersham Central rising senior Kayla Stevens prepares to hit the ball during the scrimmage between Banks County and Habersham Central at Raider Field on Tuesday, July 21. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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    New Raider season starts next week

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    Friday, July 31, 2026
    By Landen ToddSummer work for Habersham Central Athletics has come to a close, and now fall sports...
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