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Habersham County Manager Alicia Vaughn chats with former County Manager Phil Sutton in 2021. Vaughn will leave the position in December. FILE PHOTO

Habersham County Manager Alicia Vaughn chats with former County Manager Phil Sutton in 2021. Vaughn will leave the position in December. FILE PHOTO

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Vaughn to leave county manager seat

Julianne Akers
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Habersham County Manager Alicia Vaughn is set to leave the job at the end of the year. The announcement was made at Monday’s Habersham County Commission meeting where the board approved an amendment to Vaughn’s contract which is now set to end on Dec. 27.
Festivalgoers enjoy last year’s Big Red Apple Festival. FILE

Festivalgoers enjoy last year’s Big Red Apple Festival. FILE

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Big Red Apple Festival back again

Julianne Akers
Thursday, September 19, 2024
The annual Big Red Apple Festival is returning to downtown Cornelia for its 36th year on Sept. 21 with plenty of fun for the whole family.    Cornelia Main Street Manager Noah Hamil said this year’s festival will feature about 150 arts and crafts vendors and plenty of delicious eats.
Donnie Warren slices through several Loganville defenders during Habersham’s dominant win Friday night. LANG STOREY/Staff

Donnie Warren slices through several Loganville defenders during Habersham’s dominant win Friday night. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raiders blast Loganville, pick up region win

Lang Storey
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Habersham Central topped Loganville 56-21 Friday night to pick up a win in its first region game of the season.    The Raiders (2-3, 1-0 Region 8-5A) got off to a fast start, scoring touchdowns on their first 2 possessions of the evening then adding another 3 scores in the 2nd quarter.
TFS’ Chesney Tanksley TFS ATHLETICS

TFS’ Chesney Tanksley TFS ATHLETICS

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TFS’ Tanksley joins elite company

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Varsity    On a night that Chesney Tanksley will never forget, the Lady Indians secured a pair of straight-set victories against Lakeview and Stephens County on the home court. The senior setter entered the night 26 assists shy of 1,000 for her career.
Local first responders wave to students at Fairview. From left, Kenneth Puzio and Will Sexton with White County EMS, Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell, Cornelia Fire Marshal Josh Hazle and Cornelia Firefighter Chris Bruce. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Local first responders wave to students at Fairview. From left, Kenneth Puzio and Will Sexton with White County EMS, Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell, Cornelia Fire Marshal Josh Hazle and Cornelia Firefighter Chris Bruce. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Heroes Welcome

Julianne Akers
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Students at Fairview Elementary School lined the gymnasium waving American flags on Wednesday at the school’s Hometown Heroes event which is held every year to honor local first responders and remember 9/11.
An unmarked law enforcement vehicle sits near the driveway of the Cameron Apartment complex in Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

An unmarked law enforcement vehicle sits near the driveway of the Cameron Apartment complex in Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Online school threat leads to arrest

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
A series of online threats have resulted in multiple arrests for students around the region who are accused of making unsettling social media posts in the wake of last week’s tragic shooting in Barrow County.
Luis Covarrubias holds at Raspas El Tigre a watermelon agua fresca and cucumber-lime agua fresca topped with ice cream and candy. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Luis Covarrubias holds at Raspas El Tigre a watermelon agua fresca and cucumber-lime agua fresca topped with ice cream and candy. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Local Hispanic heritage to be celebrated at weekend fest

Zach Taylor
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Local Hispanic ice cream and drinks shop Raspas El Tigre is throwing the first annual Festival Latino in downtown Cornelia on Saturday.
Local woodworker Dennis Banks sits for a portrait in his basement’s dimly lit shop bench area. He considers his shop to be ‘messy’ but highly productive. Every month, Banks produces around ten pieces of original master woodworking art in the form of tables. ZACH TAYLOR /Staff

Local woodworker Dennis Banks sits for a portrait in his basement’s dimly lit shop bench area. He considers his shop to be ‘messy’ but highly productive. Every month, Banks produces around ten pieces of original master woodworking art in the form of tables. ZACH TAYLOR /Staff

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Clarkesville carpenter turns table-making into an art form

Julianne Akers
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Dennis Banks spends most of his days in the basement of his Clarkesville home crafting ornate tables with wood sourced from local trees.    But it all started about 15 years ago when he asked a favor from God.
Paris Wilbanks has stepped up his game recently and figures to help lead the Raiders through region play. TOM ASKEW/Special

Paris Wilbanks has stepped up his game recently and figures to help lead the Raiders through region play. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders eye good start in new region

Lang Storey
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Looking at a 1-3 team on paper, one might not think that team is prepared to make a playoff run. Yet, in high school ball, postseason seeding and eligibility is entirely dependent upon how you do against your region. For Habersham Central, that journey took flight last Friday night in Loganville.