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Kayla Ginn raises her hands during a gathering in Demorest. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Kayla Ginn raises her hands during a gathering in Demorest. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

Julianne Akers
Friday, May 3, 2024
The National Day of Prayer was recognized in ceremonies across Habersham County on Thursday.
Photo by Kimberly Farmer on Unsplash

Photo by Kimberly Farmer on Unsplash

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School board picks interim member, will name in June

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 3, 2024
   Two seats on the Board of Education will essentially be dedicated May 21 in the Republican primary, but a third seat will not be decided permanently until November’s general election.    Kristie Dover resigned from the Board of Education in February, and her seat has been vacant since.
Maverick Chitwood busts it out of the batters box after grounding into a fielder’s choice during Wednesday’s playoff game at Etowah. LANG STOREY/Staff

Maverick Chitwood busts it out of the batters box after grounding into a fielder’s choice during Wednesday’s playoff game at Etowah. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Powerful Etowah squad ends Diamond Raiders’ run

Lang Storey
Friday, May 3, 2024
   The Habersham Central baseball team saw a great season meet its end Wednesday in Woodstock as the Raiders ran up against a strong Etowah program in the GHSA Sweet 16.    The Eagles (28-5) flexed their muscle in Game 1 to eventually end it in 5 innings with a 10-0 score.
Tallulah Falls’ Gregory Mendez, Andrew Skvarka and Diego Gonzalez hype up pitcher Chase Pollock before the start of an inning against Oglethorpe in the first round of the playoffs. LANG STOREY/Staff

Tallulah Falls’ Gregory Mendez, Andrew Skvarka and Diego Gonzalez hype up pitcher Chase Pollock before the start of an inning against Oglethorpe in the first round of the playoffs. LANG STOREY/Staff

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TFS baseball breaks through to Elite 8, hosts quarterfinals

Lang Storey
Friday, May 3, 2024
   The magical run for Tallulah Falls baseball marches on as the Indians topped Pepperell 6-4 in a decisive Game 3 in the Sweet 16 Tuesday night.    TFS got on the board in the second inning when Ashton Roache scored following a BJ Carver bunt.
Kyndal Anderson earned Region Player of the Year honors for 2024. TFS ATHLETICS/Submitted

Kyndal Anderson earned Region Player of the Year honors for 2024. TFS ATHLETICS/Submitted

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TFS sweeps region’s top soccer honors

News Staff
Friday, May 3, 2024
   Tallulah Falls was well-represented in the boys soccer All-Region list for Region 8-A DI.    No. 2-ranked TFS went 15-2, winning a second straight region title and going to back-to-back Sweet 16s.
The old courthouse in Clarkesville could be turned from an eyesore into a gem for Clarkesville. FILE

The old courthouse in Clarkesville could be turned from an eyesore into a gem for Clarkesville. FILE

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Clarkesville to discuss courthouse MOU Monday

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
   The City of Clarkesville will take up the final memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the old courthouse at its work session Monday night.
Habersham Rotary Scholarship winners and mentors for 2024 include (front row, from left) Hanna Chitwood, Michelle LeBlanc, Barbara Strain, Reece Baca, Casey Blake Howard, Kaitlyn Gibson, Kinsley Harrison, Danica Inkeo and Charlize Barbour. Back row are (from left) Daniel Ballesteros, Bobby Ray Wallace, Gary Morris, John Borrow, David Foster and Rotary President Bradley Cook. SUBMITTED

Habersham Rotary Scholarship winners and mentors for 2024 include (front row, from left) Hanna Chitwood, Michelle LeBlanc, Barbara Strain, Reece Baca, Casey Blake Howard, Kaitlyn Gibson, Kinsley Harrison, Danica Inkeo and Charlize Barbour. Back row are (from left) Daniel Ballesteros, Bobby Ray Wallace, Gary Morris, John Borrow, David Foster and Rotary President Bradley Cook. SUBMITTED

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Rotary gives out $22K in scholarships

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
   The Rotary Club of Habersham County gave local students $22,000 in scholarships to this year’s seniors as part of their program that has contributed to education for 39 years.
Photo by Milli on Unsplash

Photo by Milli on Unsplash

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Baldwin signs on for animal control

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
   The City of Baldwin approved an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Habersham County which permits animal control services to answer calls in the city.
Habersham Central’s Konner Burrell gets congratulated by Coach Chris Akridge after a home run earlier this season. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Konner Burrell gets congratulated by Coach Chris Akridge after a home run earlier this season. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Diamond Raiders power into Sweet 16

Lang Storey
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
   For just the second time in school history, the Habersham Central baseball team is in the GHSA Sweet 16. With a 2-1 series victory over South Paulding in the opening round of the playoffs, the Diamond Raiders earned their place as one of the final 16 clubs still standing in Class 6A.