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Piedmont hoopster Silas Mulligan (right) is shown with his father, Dr. Octavius Mulligan in a promotional photo for the Lions. Dr. Mulligan is a Dean of the College of Education at Piedmont and was a longtime school adminstrator for various Habersham County Schools. KARL L. MOORE/Courtesy of Piedmont University

Piedmont hoopster Silas Mulligan (right) is shown with his father, Dr. Octavius Mulligan in a promotional photo for the Lions. Dr. Mulligan is a Dean of the College of Education at Piedmont and was a longtime school adminstrator for various Habersham County Schools. KARL L. MOORE/Courtesy of Piedmont University

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Habersham, White share home ties for Piedmont’s Mulligan

Lang Storey
Sunday, July 7, 2024
   Piedmont’s Silas Mulligan began playing the game of basketball as so many youths in Habersham County do – through the rec department. Driven by seeing his older brother excel athletically, Mulligan then became a great young player in his own right at Cornelia’s Fairview Elementary School.
Habersham Central’s Brianna Webb (nee Barrett) dribbles to the hoop. FILE

Habersham Central’s Brianna Webb (nee Barrett) dribbles to the hoop. FILE

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Lady Raider legend Webb gets called to hoops Hall of Fame

Lang Storey
Sunday, July 7, 2024
   The main objective of those who pick players for the Habersham Basketball Hall of Fame is to nominate individuals who shined on the court and continue to shine long after their playing days are over.
Habersham Central’s Braydon Wright rushes the quarterback against Buford in 2021. FILE

Habersham Central’s Braydon Wright rushes the quarterback against Buford in 2021. FILE

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Wright finding his way in Kentucky

Lang Storey
Sunday, July 7, 2024
   Former Raider linebacker and Habersham Central graduate Braydon Wright didn’t see any game action for the University of the Cumberlands last season. The soon-to-be sophomore is determined to change that during the Patriots’ 2024 campaign.
DAV Commander and Honor Guard member Jim Morgan presents the flag wearing white gloves. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

DAV Commander and Honor Guard member Jim Morgan presents the flag wearing white gloves. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Respect for the flag

Julianne Akers
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
   With Fourth of July on the horizon, store shelves are filled with American themed napkins, paper plates and other flag-themed regalia, but local veterans say this is not always the proper way to show your patriotism.
A church van rests in the northbound turn lane from Highway 365 to Demorest-Mt. Airy Highway following Saturday afternoon’s wreck. HABERSHAM COUNTY/ Submitted

A church van rests in the northbound turn lane from Highway 365 to Demorest-Mt. Airy Highway following Saturday afternoon’s wreck. HABERSHAM COUNTY/ Submitted

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‘Worldwide’ prayers bolster church after tragedy

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
   The River Point Community Church is pulling together to heal after an alleged DUI driver crashed into their church van and sent seven children to various hospitals Saturday.    “We are taking it moment by moment,” River Point Pastor Kevin Mangum said.
Samantha and Sergio Andres watch their kids Linda and Kylah devour watermelon at Baldwin’s Pit Nic Saturday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Special

Samantha and Sergio Andres watch their kids Linda and Kylah devour watermelon at Baldwin’s Pit Nic Saturday. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Special

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Baldwin gets early jump on Fourth of July fun

Brian Wellmeier
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
   Hundreds of people came out Saturday for Baldwin’s second-ever Pit Nic – a pre Fourth of July celebration of food, fun and fireworks – entirely funded by local businesses.
Cornelia Police are seeking a new masked burglar in town. CORNELIA POLICE

Cornelia Police are seeking a new masked burglar in town. CORNELIA POLICE

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Burglary suspect nabbed, replaced by masked man

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
   Cornelia Police identified and arrested the burglary suspect they were after last week, but another suspect is now being sought after a break-in happened over the weekend.    Chance Lamar Hess, 25, of Cornelia was arrested and charged in the burglary at Sugartopia.
Raiders quarterback DJ Pass looks downfield while a receiver gets into position. LANG STOREY/Staff

Raiders quarterback DJ Pass looks downfield while a receiver gets into position. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Calm before the storm for Raiders

Lang Storey
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
   The quietest time in high school sports has arrived as the GHSA’s “Dead Week” runs from Monday, July 1 through Sunday, July 7.
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.