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Dr. Adam Bagwell was named the new principal of Habersham Central High School after working 3 years as assistant principal at HCHS and 5 years as principal at North Habersham Middle School. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff.

Dr. Adam Bagwell was named the new principal of Habersham Central High School after working 3 years as assistant principal at HCHS and 5 years as principal at North Habersham Middle School. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff.

School board names interim member, HCHS principal

Julianne Akers
Monday, June 3, 2024
Former Cornelia Elementary School Principal Dr. Darlene Hudson was appointed to the Habersham County Board of Education as an interim member and Dr. Adam Bagwell was named the new principal of Habersham Central High School.
Pastor Mike Franklin ponders life after walking away from the pulpit at The Torch. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Special

Pastor Mike Franklin ponders life after walking away from the pulpit at The Torch. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Special

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Passing The Torch

Brian Wellmeier
Saturday, June 1, 2024
   After more than two decades of leadership, Mike Franklin, longtime lead pastor and founder of The Torch, has decided to turn the reins of his church over to a new generation – but his involvement in ministry is by no means coming to an end.
District 1 goes to run-off, Palmer is granted a re-count. FILE

District 1 goes to run-off, Palmer is granted a re-count. FILE

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Woodall, Holbrooks push forward to runoff

Matthew Osborne
Saturday, June 1, 2024
   The District 1 county commission runoff is a little more than two weeks away, but the two candidates are out pounding the pavement to try and get the vote out on June 18.
Baldwin Councilwoman Alice Venter verbalizes her frustrations while Mayor Stephanie Almagno looks on at Tuesday’s meeting. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Baldwin Councilwoman Alice Venter verbalizes her frustrations while Mayor Stephanie Almagno looks on at Tuesday’s meeting. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Baldwin ponders millage increase, clashes over Woodmaster salary

Julianne Akers
Saturday, June 1, 2024
   A proposed budget including a 1.11 mill increase to property taxes was presented to Baldwin City Council on Tuesday night.    Chief Administrative Officer Emily Woodmaster said this potential tax hike came even after cutting new positions and travel and training expenses.
Mugshots of Henry, Hall and Ferguson after being booked into Habersham County Detention Center. SUBMITTED

Mugshots of Henry, Hall and Ferguson after being booked into Habersham County Detention Center. SUBMITTED

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Three wanted men rounded up in Clarkesville

Matthew Osborne
Saturday, June 1, 2024
   Dalton Police Det. Clinton Travis contacted authorities in Habersham County on Wednesday afternoon to see if they knew anything about three men who were wanted on the other side of the state in a series of burglaries and thefts.    “We knew the car was in the area,” Travis said.
Katie Roberts pulls up for a corner 3 during open gym earlier this week. LANG STOREY/Staff

Katie Roberts pulls up for a corner 3 during open gym earlier this week. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Lady Raiders get started on new hoops era

Lang Storey
Saturday, June 1, 2024
   For the first time in several years, the Habersham Central girls basketball team embarks on its offseason without a clear leader.    The Kyia Barrett Era officially came to an end when the Anderson University bound standout graduated last week.
The Lady Raiders get hyped after a play from Barrett. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

The Lady Raiders get hyped after a play from Barrett. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Habersham hoops camps almost here

News Staff
Saturday, June 1, 2024
   The 2024 HCHS Women’s Basketball Skills Camp takes place June 3-6. The camp will take place on campus from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday and is geared towards girls entering grades 3 thru 8.
Habersham Central’s Jack Rowe (left), Tallulah Falls’ Austin Ball (center) and Habersham Central’s Paisley Cathey were the BLITZ players of the year in their respective sports. FILE

Habersham Central’s Jack Rowe (left), Tallulah Falls’ Austin Ball (center) and Habersham Central’s Paisley Cathey were the BLITZ players of the year in their respective sports. FILE

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Three county athletes earn BLITZ honors

News Staff
Saturday, June 1, 2024
   Habersham Central’s Jack Rowe and Paisley Cathey and Tallulah Falls’ Austin Ball were all named BLITZ Sports Player of the Year in their respective sports this week.
Dr. Jonathan Stribling shares a laugh with graduate Brody Tyree on Friday night. Stribling took a job as White County’s assistant superintendent. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Dr. Jonathan Stribling shares a laugh with graduate Brody Tyree on Friday night. Stribling took a job as White County’s assistant superintendent. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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‘Best Habersham principal’ says goodbye

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
   The same voice has bellowed over the loudspeaker on Friday mornings at Habersham Central High School for the last seven years.    “This is the Day of the Raider!” the speaker has exclaimed, showing his love for the school and its surrounding community.    Dr.