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Habersham County Manager Phil Sutton talks with his replacement Alicia Vaughn on Monday morning. Vaughn will take over as interim manager for at least the next four months. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham County Manager Phil Sutton talks with his replacement Alicia Vaughn on Monday morning. Vaughn will take over as interim manager for at least the next four months. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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County manager search narrows

Julianne Akers
Monday, October 21, 2024
Habersham County is seeking its new county manager following last month’s announcement that the current jobholder, Alicia Vaughn, will step down at the end of the year.    The job posting was made on the Habersham County website around mid-September, and the application window closed on Oct. 14.
Habersham County Schools Director of School Safety Murray Kogod, left, speaks at the board of education’s work session on Tuesday about the benefit of Centegix, a wearable alert system for educators. Right, Assistant Superintendent Patrick Franklin listens. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Habersham County Schools Director of School Safety Murray Kogod, left, speaks at the board of education’s work session on Tuesday about the benefit of Centegix, a wearable alert system for educators. Right, Assistant Superintendent Patrick Franklin listens. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Alert system considered for county schools

Julianne Akers
Monday, October 21, 2024
The Habersham County School System could soon see the implementation of Centegix, a wearable alert system that allows staff at schools to notify authorities and lock the school down during urgent situations like medical emergencies or school threats.
Raider Stadium is expected to get a replacement to its artificial turf. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Raider Stadium is expected to get a replacement to its artificial turf. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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New turf coming to Raider Stadium

Julianne Akers
Monday, October 21, 2024
A $621,440 project to replace the artificial turf – which school officials say is deteriorating – at Raider Stadium is expected to be approved by the Habersham County Board of Education on Oct. 21.
Head Athletic Trainer London Addison (navy shirt) and AT students from UNG and Piedmont help Raider football player Landyn Savage off the field during a game this season. TOM ASKEW/Special

Head Athletic Trainer London Addison (navy shirt) and AT students from UNG and Piedmont help Raider football player Landyn Savage off the field during a game this season. TOM ASKEW/Special

Addison keeps Hab athletes healthy

Lang Storey
Friday, October 18, 2024
In athletics, the most important factor will always be the health of the athletes participating. At the end of the day, sports are a showcase of physical ability - who’s most prepared, most disciplined, and who can keep their bodies performing for the long haul.
Lynn McCollum, Tiffany Teoman and Marcie Caudell move a massive pine branch that fell during last month’s storms. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Lynn McCollum, Tiffany Teoman and Marcie Caudell move a massive pine branch that fell during last month’s storms. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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DAR grave site cleanup

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Tomochichi chapter cleaned the grave sites of the relatives of late President Thomas Jefferson on Saturday.    “Today is about cleaning up the graves of the Eppes family,” said Lynn McCollum during the cleanup.
Jackels. FILE

Jackels. FILE

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Former SRO arrested

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
A former Habersham County school resource officer (SRO) was arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) on Oct. 9.    David Matthew Jackels, 47, of Cornelia was charged with violation of oath of office by a public officer and false statements.
Early voting began on Tuesday for the 2024 presidential election. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Early voting began on Tuesday for the 2024 presidential election. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Early voting begins

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Early voting in Georgia for the 2024 presidential election and local races began on Tuesday, and Habersham voters were ready.    “We’re doing really good today,” Habersham South precinct elections manager Derek LaPerriere said.
Paulette Williams. FILE

Paulette Williams. FILE

Paulette Williams

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
When The Beatles brought its rock music genre to the United States in the 1960s, the four-member group created waves of emotions.
Victor Anderson. FILE

Victor Anderson. FILE

Victor Anderson

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Georgia District 10 Rep. Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia) has four years of experience at the state legislature under his belt, and he’s hoping for a third term as he seeks reelection this November where he faces a Democratic challenger – Paulette Williams of Rabun County.
Victor Anderson and Paulette Williams vie for State House District 10 seat. FILE

Victor Anderson and Paulette Williams vie for State House District 10 seat. FILE

Anderson, Williams vie for State House District 10 seat

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Incumbent Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia) has a Democratic challenger in Paulette Williams for his District 10 State House seat. District 10 includes Habersham and Rabun counties. Early voting for the General Election started Tuesday and continues through Nov. 1. Election Day is Nov. 5.