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John Lacy drives by a defender at a tournament hosted by the University of Arkansas. FILE

John Lacy drives by a defender at a tournament hosted by the University of Arkansas. FILE

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Surgical play lands Lacy in Raider lore

Lang Storey
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
   John Lacy is one of the scrappiest players to ever don a Habersham Central basketball jersey. As the Raiders’ starting point guard from 1998-2000, Lacy was twice voted team captain under Coach Jim Van Hooser.    During that run, Habersham saw a state playoff berth and climbed all the way to No.
Tommy Howard enjoys his Cookie Monster ice cream at Scoops in Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Tommy Howard enjoys his Cookie Monster ice cream at Scoops in Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Finding ways to stay cool

Julianne Akers
Friday, June 28, 2024
   Sweltering heat continues to take its toll on Habersham County and communities across Georgia. This year’s high temperatures also came with a lack of rain, with Habersham experiencing abnormally dry temperatures according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Photo by Pepi Stojanovski on Unsplash

Photo by Pepi Stojanovski on Unsplash

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Commissioners buy time for budget

Matthew Osborne
Friday, June 28, 2024
   Habersham County’s Board of Commissioners did its duty Wednesday and passed a continuing resolution to keep the county running on this year’s budget through the holiday to provide more time for passing the real 2025 budget.
Remmi Raley gets spotted during a bar routine by Coach Jessica Rockwell at Thursday’s practice. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Remmi Raley gets spotted during a bar routine by Coach Jessica Rockwell at Thursday’s practice. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Spending debate zeroes in on gymnastics

Matthew Osborne
Friday, June 28, 2024
   Out of a budget of thousands of line items that has been debated profusely over the month of June, Habersham County’s gymnastics program keeps being put in the spotlight.
Habersham County HEAT unit. Courtesy of Georgia LawEnforcement Photos on FLICKR

Habersham County HEAT unit. Courtesy of Georgia LawEnforcement Photos on FLICKR

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Sheriff set to absorb HEAT unit position

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, June 28, 2024
   Habersham County Sheriff’s Office will not look to replace former Sgt. Kris Hall, a longtime deputy who was assigned to oversee Habersham’s Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (HEAT) Unit before he unexpectedly resigned in April.
Coach Benji Harrison and quarterback DJ Pass look on as the second team lines up during padded camp. LANG STOREY/Staff

Coach Benji Harrison and quarterback DJ Pass look on as the second team lines up during padded camp. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raiders’ host padded camp, continue summer work

Lang Storey
Friday, June 28, 2024
   Habersham Central hosted a handful of area high schools this week for a padded football camp. The Raiders, Hart County, Morgan County and West Hall all took the field Tuesday and Wednesday morning to get in some action before the highest temperatures of the day set in.
Josiah McCurry gets surrounded by defenders during a game last year. He will get plenty of attention from colleges during his senior year. FILE

Josiah McCurry gets surrounded by defenders during a game last year. He will get plenty of attention from colleges during his senior year. FILE

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JoJo getting some looks

Lang Storey
Friday, June 28, 2024
   Habersham Central’s 6-foot-8 center Josiah “JoJo” McCurry has been dominant for the Raiders these past couple seasons. The soon-to-be senior is likely to reel in a host of collegiate offers.    This week brought his first, as Young Harris extended a scholarship offer in the big man’s direction.
Remmi Raley gets spotted during a bar routine by Coach Jessica Rockwell at Thursday’s practice. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Remmi Raley gets spotted during a bar routine by Coach Jessica Rockwell at Thursday’s practice. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Spending debate zeroes in on gymnastics

Matthew Osborne
Friday, June 28, 2024
Out of a budget of thousands of line items that has been debated profusely over the month of June, Habersham County’s gymnastics program keeps being put in the spotlight.
In 2021, former HEAT unit deputy Kris Hall and Deputy Brandon Holcomb show off the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office’s haul of awards from the Golden Shield Honors. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

In 2021, former HEAT unit deputy Kris Hall and Deputy Brandon Holcomb show off the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office’s haul of awards from the Golden Shield Honors. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Sheriff set to absorb HEAT unit position

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, June 28, 2024
Habersham County Sheriff’s Office will not look to replace former Sgt. Kris Hall, a longtime deputy who was assigned to oversee Habersham’s Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (HEAT) Unit before he unexpectedly resigned in April.
abersham County Commissioners (from left) Bruce Palmer, Bruce Harkness, Ty Akins, Dustin Mealor and Jimmy Tench try to find common ground Monday night. FILE

abersham County Commissioners (from left) Bruce Palmer, Bruce Harkness, Ty Akins, Dustin Mealor and Jimmy Tench try to find common ground Monday night. FILE

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Commissioners buy time for budget

Matthew Osborne
Friday, June 28, 2024
Habersham County’s Board of Commissioners did its duty Wednesday and passed a continuing resolution to keep the county running on this year’s budget through the holiday to provide more time for passing the real 2025 budget.