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Construction of Baldwin’s public works building has been underway for nearly a year. CITY OF BALDWIN/Submitted

Construction of Baldwin’s public works building has been underway for nearly a year. CITY OF BALDWIN/Submitted

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Baldwin all set to open long awaited $1.5 million public works building

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
For the city of Baldwin, what began as an abstract vision scrawled on a piece of paper has now been erected into a newly-constructed headquarters for the public works department – a move that city officials say is long overdue.
Everett Rudeseal (arms raised) and Raider teammates celebrate after Rudeseal 1st quarter scoop ‘n, score. KAITLYN FULLER/HCHS(Instagram: k8lyn_grphics)

Everett Rudeseal (arms raised) and Raider teammates celebrate after Rudeseal 1st quarter scoop ‘n, score. KAITLYN FULLER/HCHS(Instagram: k8lyn_grphics)

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Raiders take aim at Falcons

Lang Storey
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The last time Habersham Central and Flowery Branch faced each other on the gridiron, the teams were in the same region - and Flowery Branch had a coach by the name of Benji Harrison. The schools have faced each other twice, and both times (2010, 2011) FBHS dominated the Raiders.
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Opinion/Editorial. FILE

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Improve and advance

Lang Storey
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Most sports fans are familiar with the phrase ‘survive and advance.’ It’s usually used during tournaments like March Madness, when the objective is to win at all costs. No matter how ugly the job is, what counts is getting the job done.
Ava Saxon (No. 10) has been vital to Habersham volleyball’s recent winning streak. LANG STOREY/Staff

Ava Saxon (No. 10) has been vital to Habersham volleyball’s recent winning streak. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raider Roundup

Lang Storey
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Volleyball    The Habersham Central volleyball team is officially on a roll.    Despite starting the season 0-4, the Lady Raiders have dominated their way back to a 6-4 overall record so far.
Tariq Bey checks out his cucumber plants in one of the several greenhouses located on his sustainable farm in Demorest.

Tariq Bey checks out his cucumber plants in one of the several greenhouses located on his sustainable farm in Demorest.

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Local farms shift to sustainability

Julianne Akers
Thursday, August 22, 2024
The term sustainable agriculture is a broad term. But for a few local farmers, it means planting a variety of crops while taking a less industrialized approach to the land.
Hazel Creek is among six left-turn exits along State Route 365 North that will close soon. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Hazel Creek is among six left-turn exits along State Route 365 North that will close soon. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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GDOT plans for RCUTs along state route

Brian Wellmeier
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Plans to reconfigure the southbound flow of traffic along State Route 365 could soon be underway, according to Georgia Department of Transportation officials.
VFW Post 7720 Commander Barry Church hands Aaron Autry a Heroes of Service Award during the opening ceremony of Heroes Fest on Saturday. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

VFW Post 7720 Commander Barry Church hands Aaron Autry a Heroes of Service Award during the opening ceremony of Heroes Fest on Saturday. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Heroes Festival honors veterans, first responders

Zach Taylor
Thursday, August 22, 2024
The Grant-Reeves Veteran Center warmly welcomed visitors on Saturday for the 8th annual Heroes Festival, a memorable event that honors and celebrates veterans and first responders.
Ballfields at Habersham County’s Aquatic Center. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Ballfields at Habersham County’s Aquatic Center. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Improvements to ballfield, airport approved by county commissioners

Brian Wellmeier
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Habersham’s Board of Commissioners approved enhancements for the airport and recreation areas during a regular meeting Monday.    Only three board members attended Monday’s meeting with Commissioners Bruce Palmer and Dustin Mealor absent.
The Raider big men went to battle in Stephens County Friday night. LANG STOREY/Staff

The Raider big men went to battle in Stephens County Friday night. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raiders fall to Stephens again

Lang Storey
Thursday, August 22, 2024
For Habersham Central, Friday evening started out about as well as a team could ask for. But as Raider fans know all too well, things can change quickly.    The Raiders wound up falling 28-10 to Stephens County in Toccoa.
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I’m glad I met Matthew Osborne

Lang Storey
Thursday, August 22, 2024
I’ve always considered myself a sports junkie, or someone who simply can’t get enough sports no matter how much I consume.    This can manifest itself in several different ways.    Some folks obsess over one team, or school. Some people follow sports for the athletes and their stories.