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Mullinax and Lehman. FILE

Mullinax and Lehman. FILE

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Two vie for Baldwin council

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Qualifying for this fall’s local elections wrapped up last Friday with the City of Baldwin set for a contested race for its open city council seat, and Darlene Hudson being the sole candidate for the Habersham County Board of Education.
The City of Demorest hired a grant writer last week. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

The City of Demorest hired a grant writer last week. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Grant writer looks to improve ‘quality of life’ in Demorest

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Demorest could soon see a much-needed boost to its financial situation since the city brought on grant writer Brad Day.    Council approved Day’s contract at their regular meeting last week after a heated dispute over the proposed position.
Camden Meads took plenty of PAT reps during practice this summer. LANG STOREY/Staff

Camden Meads took plenty of PAT reps during practice this summer. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Meads brings the boot for special teams

Lang Storey
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
By now, the high school football world knows all too well the importance of having a good kicker on the team.    For Habersham Central, there’s no debating how instrumental kicker Michael Hill was in the Raiders’ 5 wins in 2023.
Things will look different when the Lady Indians line it up without Addy McCoy. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Things will look different when the Lady Indians line it up without Addy McCoy. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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TFS volleyball tips off ‘24 season

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
In what marks the biggest roster church in recent program history, the Lady Indians have their work cut out for them. A TFS team that just won the State Championship two seasons ago returns two starters - Rebecca Heyl and Chesney Tanksley.
Habersham’s Katelynn LuBuono (left) and McKenzie King go up for a block during a match last week. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham’s Katelynn LuBuono (left) and McKenzie King go up for a block during a match last week. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raider volleyball back at it this week

Lang Storey
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Habersham Central’s volleyball team was back in action after press time Tuesday as the Lady Raiders headed to Dahlonega to take on Lumpkin County (2-2) and Tallulah Falls (0- 0) in a tri-match. The matchup with TFS was a rare one.

Week 1 High School Football Updates

News Staff
Monday, August 12, 2024
This is your one stop for updates on the Raiders and other games around Northeast Georgia as high school football begins for real this Friday night.    Click here for updates.        
Bill McNamara gives two peace signs after his 81st birthday flight with Erich Fritchman of Horizon Dreams. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Bill McNamara gives two peace signs after his 81st birthday flight with Erich Fritchman of Horizon Dreams. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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One final flight of dreams

Zach Taylor
Friday, August 9, 2024
Bill “Mac” McNamara has harbored a lifelong love for all things skyward.    McNamara was born in Buffalo, New York, on July 30, 1943. Though his family growing up did not come from a military or aviation background in general, McNamara often looked to the heavens.
Photo by Pepi Stojanovski on Unsplash

Photo by Pepi Stojanovski on Unsplash

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Demorest council clashes over grant writer

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 9, 2024
It was throwback night at Demorest City Council’s meeting Tuesday, as daunting financial challenges and ugly strife among the councilmen reared their heads for the first time since the prior board regime.
A sign marks the spot of the proposed Rocky Branch Road housing development in Clarkesville. The matter will be addressed at an Aug. 13 meeting. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

A sign marks the spot of the proposed Rocky Branch Road housing development in Clarkesville. The matter will be addressed at an Aug. 13 meeting. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Improvements needed on Clarkesville sewer system for new development

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, August 9, 2024
Just last week, Clarkesville wrapped up a recent study that sought to measure the city’s sewer capabilities and determine whether it had the capacity to handle a large-scale development proposed off Rocky Branch Road.