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Coach Jessica Rockwell helps out one of her athletes on the bars. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Coach Jessica Rockwell helps out one of her athletes on the bars. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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County considers gymnastics privatization

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Habersham County is considering privatizing its youth gymnastics program which follows heated debate over the program during this summer’s budget talks.
Elloree Chambers, center, addressed more than 200 students at Habersham Central on Sept. 20 in a stand against gun violence. Behind her stand fellow students Isaac McDougal, left, and Jack Garrett, right. SUBMITTED

Elloree Chambers, center, addressed more than 200 students at Habersham Central on Sept. 20 in a stand against gun violence. Behind her stand fellow students Isaac McDougal, left, and Jack Garrett, right. SUBMITTED

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HCHS students walk out, protest gun violence

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
More than 200 students walked out of class at Habersham Central High School on the morning of  Sept. 20 in a stand against gun violence in schools.
Owner Janet Kinsey puts together an arrangement using skills learned in the floristry craft and artistic skills derived from Sidney Martin’s art education background. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Owner Janet Kinsey puts together an arrangement using skills learned in the floristry craft and artistic skills derived from Sidney Martin’s art education background. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Blooming Business

Zach Taylor
Friday, September 20, 2024
Local florist Janet Kinsey has been in the business for nearly two years, owning L&D Florist in Cornelia, located on Level Grove Road.    Kinsey’s passion is giving back to those in tough times and the great times. L&D specializes in funerals, weddings and other special events.
Shown are the proposed drawings for the future housing development off Rocky Branch Road.

Shown are the proposed drawings for the future housing development off Rocky Branch Road.

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New 80-home development in the works

Julianne Akers
Friday, September 20, 2024
Clarkesville City Council approved the annexation and rezoning of a parcel of land off Rocky Branch Road that could be used for a proposed 80-home development.
The athletics center at Tallulah Falls Middle School hosts a variety of sports including JV and Varsity volleyball and basketball. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

The athletics center at Tallulah Falls Middle School hosts a variety of sports including JV and Varsity volleyball and basketball. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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School safety a ‘24 hours a day’ issue at TFS

Julianne Akers
Friday, September 20, 2024
Schools across the country are discussing school safety in the wake of a recent shooting at Apalachee High School that resulted in the death of two students and two teachers.
Donnie Warren, pictured here against White County earlier this season, has done a great job of escaping would-be tacklers. TOM ASKEW/Special

Donnie Warren, pictured here against White County earlier this season, has done a great job of escaping would-be tacklers. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Warren, Raiders make most of first bye week

Lang Storey
Friday, September 20, 2024
By picking up a dominant, wire-to-wire win over Loganville last week, Habersham got off to a strong start in region play.    Having a bye after a high like that isn’t always the most welcome sight for a team. But the Raiders are making the most of their ‘down time’ this week.
Shelby Rinefierd (left) and Kaylee McCalmon have been key to keeping the Lady Raiders afloat this season. LANG STOREY/Staff

Shelby Rinefierd (left) and Kaylee McCalmon have been key to keeping the Lady Raiders afloat this season. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raider Roundup

News Staff
Friday, September 20, 2024
Volleyball    Though still early, it’s no secret why Loganville sits atop the Region 8-5A volleyball standings. The Red Devils (24-3) have put their superiority on full display so far this season.
Above, Players from the Habersham rec department NGYFA teams lined the track and formed a tunnel at the last Habersham Central home game. LANG STOREY/Staff

Above, Players from the Habersham rec department NGYFA teams lined the track and formed a tunnel at the last Habersham Central home game. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Rec. Department Sports Update

News Staff
Friday, September 20, 2024
Football season for the North Georgia Youth Football Association (NGYFA) is in full swing and the Habersham County Rec Department teams are off to a roaring start.
Tyler and Trevor Boatwright set a time of 6.1 to win the weekend in team roping. The brothers were the most cohesive team in the arena on Friday night. Trevor Boatwright is getting the heel toss lined up. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Tyler and Trevor Boatwright set a time of 6.1 to win the weekend in team roping. The brothers were the most cohesive team in the arena on Friday night. Trevor Boatwright is getting the heel toss lined up. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Wild West in Clarkesville

Zach Taylor
Thursday, September 19, 2024
The Chattahoochee Mountain Fair Rodeo made its way into Clarkesville last Friday and Saturday.    The cowboys and cowgirls who competed in this year’s rodeo showed incredible athleticism and sportsmanship, while the livestock they rode and competed with and against gave it their all.