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Demorest city officials have put in heavy work on their cemetery ordinance in recent months. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Special

Demorest city officials have put in heavy work on their cemetery ordinance in recent months. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Special

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Demorest working to fully map city cemetery

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, June 21, 2024
   Demorest is now in the process of modernizing its cemetery.    An ordinance passed by the city council earlier this month effectively implemented an electronic mapping system, which can be accessed by users online to find the burial sites of their ancestors.
A group of hoopsters, including several Lady Raiders, break off into a prayer circle during Piedmont’s FCA camp last weekend. KIM BRADLEY/Submitted

A group of hoopsters, including several Lady Raiders, break off into a prayer circle during Piedmont’s FCA camp last weekend. KIM BRADLEY/Submitted

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Alumna steps up to mentor young Lady Raider team

Lang Storey
Friday, June 21, 2024
   The Habersham Central girls basketball team is finally coming up for air after a busy early summer.    After a week of practice followed by hosting a youth camp the week before last, the Lady Raiders spent a weekend at Piedmont University for FCA camp.
Troy golfer Brinson Hall lines up her drive during a match earlier this year. TROY ATHLETICS/Submitted

Troy golfer Brinson Hall lines up her drive during a match earlier this year. TROY ATHLETICS/Submitted

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Hall tees up tech career

Lang Storey
Friday, June 21, 2024
   Imagine spearheading a new business as a senior in college all while preparing for what you hope to make your most successful season yet as a student athlete.
David Louden (left) and Ed Hendricks, dressed in Revolutionary War regalia, service a Revolutionary artillery cannon after it was set off at a Flag Day ceremony to honor Old Glory. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

David Louden (left) and Ed Hendricks, dressed in Revolutionary War regalia, service a Revolutionary artillery cannon after it was set off at a Flag Day ceremony to honor Old Glory. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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‘Beacon of great hope’

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
   Flag Day is recognized each year on June 14, and the community celebrated Friday with an event at the Habersham County Wall of Honor and a flag retirement ceremony with the help of local Boy Scouts.    Grant-Reeves VFW Post 7720 Commander Bill Miles spoke on the symbolism of the American flag.
Paula Hannington of Clarkesville talks about the budget while the Board of Commissioners listens at Monday’s meeting. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Paula Hannington of Clarkesville talks about the budget while the Board of Commissioners listens at Monday’s meeting. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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County budget eyes rollback despite increase

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
   Habersham County presented its first budget proposal Monday night and suggested that a millage rollback is not only possible, but probable.
Shown (from left) are Superintendent Matthew Cooper, new North Habersham Middle School Principal Renee Crandall, North Hab Teacher of the Year Tiffany Collins at a banquet earlier this year. JULIANNE AKERS/File

Shown (from left) are Superintendent Matthew Cooper, new North Habersham Middle School Principal Renee Crandall, North Hab Teacher of the Year Tiffany Collins at a banquet earlier this year. JULIANNE AKERS/File

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School board approves Crandall as new North Hab principal

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
   The Habersham County Board of Education approved Dr. Renee Crandall as the new principal of North Habersham Middle School.
Duke’s Joshua Pickett is about to play his fourth year in Durham after a stellar high school career with the Raiders. DUKE ATHLETICS/Courtesy

Duke’s Joshua Pickett is about to play his fourth year in Durham after a stellar high school career with the Raiders. DUKE ATHLETICS/Courtesy

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Rising Duke senior Pickett is ‘in the game’

Lang Storey
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
   “E.A. Sports – It’s in the game.”    For many around the country who grew up even remotely familiar with the E.A. Sports video game franchise, the phrase – spoken in the punchy voice of the company’s Andrew Anthony – can still be heard echoing around whatever room houses their gaming setup.
Many youth baseball players have gotten their chance to play at Cooperstown Dreams Park, with many going on to professional baseball. COOPERSTOWN DREAMS PARK.COM

Many youth baseball players have gotten their chance to play at Cooperstown Dreams Park, with many going on to professional baseball. COOPERSTOWN DREAMS PARK.COM

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Local travel ball team secures ‘Golden Ticket’ to Cooperstown

Lang Storey
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
   The Home Plate Chili Dogs North Georgia 12U baseball team from Demorest is heading to Cooperstown, N.Y., to compete in what is referred to as one the best youth baseball tournaments in the country.
Reinhardt’s Taylor Wade is heading into her junior year on the diamond for the Eagles. REINHARDT ATHLETICS/Courtesy

Reinhardt’s Taylor Wade is heading into her junior year on the diamond for the Eagles. REINHARDT ATHLETICS/Courtesy

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Multi-talented Wade getting better and giving back

Lang Storey
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
   Clarkesville native and Habersham Central alum Taylor Wade continues to improve on the softball diamond. This past season for Reinhardt University, Wade played in all 52 games for the Eagles as a sophomore. She boasted a .394 average with 21 RBIs, 38 runs, 21 stolen bases and 2 home runs.
Election 2024

Election 2024

RUNOFF ELECTION: Results from District 1

News Staff
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
   Kelly Woodall easily outpaced Eric Holbrooks in Tuesday's runoff to earn a seat on the Habersham County Board of Commissioners beginning in January 2025.    Woodall unofficially received 1,425 votes (59.4 percent) to Holbrooks' 972.