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Maci Williams helped captain Habersham to 4 straight wins last week. LANG STOREY/Staff

Maci Williams helped captain Habersham to 4 straight wins last week. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Lady Raiders rattle off perfect week

Lang Storey
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Hab volleyball finally got to play on its home floor last Thursday, and the Lady Raiders made the most of it.    Habersham took down Seckinger in straight sets (25-18, 25-14) before topping Gainesville in a thrilling nightcap. (16-25, 26-24, 19-17).    “That was fun,” said Coach Lindsay Herrin.
Jessie Romer gives Hank the donkey a pat on the head before giving him a few fruits to snack on. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Jessie Romer gives Hank the donkey a pat on the head before giving him a few fruits to snack on. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Fostering community, inclusion with animals

Julianne Akers
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Kevin is curious. Lena is mischievous, and Amelia is shy. But what all three personalities have in common is that they are animals roaming the 14 acre property at Five Freedoms Farm, an animal sanctuary in Clarkesville.
Farmland that lies along New Liberty Road in Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Farmland that lies along New Liberty Road in Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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State lawmakers, ag leaders to talk farmland preservation

Julianne Akers
Friday, August 16, 2024
The Georgia Senate Study Committee on Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands is set to hold its second meeting at Habersham EMC in Clarkesville on Aug. 30 at 10 a.m.    The meeting will discuss the impact development and growth has on Georgia’s farmlands and hear solutions on land conservation from...
Residents pack Clarkesville City Hall as planning commission considers annexation, rezoning. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Residents pack Clarkesville City Hall as planning commission considers annexation, rezoning. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Clarkesville approves annexation, rezoning

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, August 16, 2024
Despite vocal opposition, Clarkesville’s Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a proposed annexation and rezoning that could potentially make way for a future large-scale development Tuesday.
Mayor Gail Armour looks to her left toward James Turner and Eddie Palmer on a vote to accept bids for the Cedar Creek property. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Mayor Gail Armour looks to her left toward James Turner and Eddie Palmer on a vote to accept bids for the Cedar Creek property. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Alto adopts county hazard mitigation plan

Zach Taylor
Friday, August 16, 2024
The Town of Alto held its regular meeting on Tuesday to adopt the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan, which allows for funding from FEMA and GEMA in case of a natural disaster.    Town council members unanimously voted to approve the Hazard Mitigation Plan, which expires this year.
Habersham’s Donnie Warren takes on a defender in the Raiders’ scrimmage on Aug. 2. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham’s Donnie Warren takes on a defender in the Raiders’ scrimmage on Aug. 2. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders, Indians set for showdown

Lang Storey
Friday, August 16, 2024
Two bordering counties will clash Friday in Toccoa for the annual season-opening rivalry game between Stephens County and Habersham Central.    The Indians’ starting lineup will look very similar to what the team trotted out in Mt. Airy a year ago.
Becca Heyl had a strong night on Tuesday. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Becca Heyl had a strong night on Tuesday. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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Lady Indians open season with split at Lumpkin County

News Staff
Friday, August 16, 2024
The Lady Indians traveled to Lumpkin County on Tuesday evening for the season-opening tri-match against the host team and Habersham Central. TFS dropped the first before taking a win to split.    In the opener, Tallulah Falls was edged by Habersham 21-25 and 18-25 in a straight-set loss.
Coach Lindsay Herrin’s had high praise for senior Ava Saxon. (pictured here) KAITLYN FULLER/HCHS

Coach Lindsay Herrin’s had high praise for senior Ava Saxon. (pictured here) KAITLYN FULLER/HCHS

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Hab volleyball opens ‘24 home slate

Lang Storey
Friday, August 16, 2024
The Lady Raiders entered the week in search of their first win this season. On Tuesday night they got 2, winning back-to-back matches in straight sets.    Habersham routed Lumpkin County 25-12, 25-12 before taking out Tallulah Falls 25-21, 25-18 in the nightcap.
The 2024 summer Mountain Traveler cover, featuring the Sautee Nacoochee Indian Mound, was captured by Donna Shirley of Cornelia. Shirley received $100 for her winning photograph.

The 2024 summer Mountain Traveler cover, featuring the Sautee Nacoochee Indian Mound, was captured by Donna Shirley of Cornelia. Shirley received $100 for her winning photograph.

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The Mountain Traveler cover contest now underway

News Staff
Friday, August 16, 2024
With cooling temperatures and bright, colorful leaves, fall in Northeast Georgia is truly special and popular with residents and visitors alike.    If you have a photograph that represents this beautiful time of year, it could be featured on the cover of The Mountain Traveler’s fall 2024 edition.
Deal sits with real-life Veto and a copy of his new book. COURTESY OF ANDREA HUDSON

Deal sits with real-life Veto and a copy of his new book. COURTESY OF ANDREA HUDSON

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Former Gov. Deal writes children’s book

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The woods of Habersham County are the setting of a new children’s book penned by former Gov. Nathan Deal who lives in Demorest.