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Mason Kinsey, an alumnus of Habersham Central and Berry College, has carved out a role with the NFL’s Tennessee Titans. TENNESSEE TITANS/Courtesy

Mason Kinsey, an alumnus of Habersham Central and Berry College, has carved out a role with the NFL’s Tennessee Titans. TENNESSEE TITANS/Courtesy

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Kinsey finds his footing with Titans

Lang Storey
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Mason Kinsey was hardly a blip on the radar when he signed with the Tennessee Titans as a rookie free agent in 2020. The Demorest native and Habersham Central alum went undrafted out of Berry College, where he became the first player from the school to ink an NFL contract.
Westynn Tyre (left) and Eli Westmorland showed off inquisitive minds at Raider Golf Camp this week. LANG STOREY/Staff

Westynn Tyre (left) and Eli Westmorland showed off inquisitive minds at Raider Golf Camp this week. LANG STOREY/Staff

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RAIDER GOLF CAMP

News Staff
Thursday, July 11, 2024
For the second time this summer, a coed group of young golfers descended upon Apple Mountain Golf Course for Habersham Central Golf Camp. Coach Matt Hudlow and current and former Raider golfers are serving as counselors.
Bryant Tench plays for folks at the Clarkesville gazebo during a recent concert. SUBMITTED

Bryant Tench plays for folks at the Clarkesville gazebo during a recent concert. SUBMITTED

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‘Joy when inspiration strikes’

Julianne Akers
Sunday, July 7, 2024
When Bryant Tench tries to think of what got him interested in music, a lot of things come to mind. Maybe it's messing around with his grandmothers’ piano or joining a band in high school.
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Demorest riding the waves of water issues

Matthew Osborne
Sunday, July 7, 2024
Water is foremost on the mind of Demorest leaders as they try to work through multiple issues regarding their distribution system.    City Manager Mark Musselwhite said Tuesday that the hot weather has led to massive increases in water usage during June.
Piedmont hoopster Silas Mulligan (right) is shown with his father, Dr. Octavius Mulligan in a promotional photo for the Lions. Dr. Mulligan is a Dean of the College of Education at Piedmont and was a longtime school adminstrator for various Habersham County Schools. KARL L. MOORE/Courtesy of Piedmont University

Piedmont hoopster Silas Mulligan (right) is shown with his father, Dr. Octavius Mulligan in a promotional photo for the Lions. Dr. Mulligan is a Dean of the College of Education at Piedmont and was a longtime school adminstrator for various Habersham County Schools. KARL L. MOORE/Courtesy of Piedmont University

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Habersham, White share home ties for Piedmont’s Mulligan

Lang Storey
Sunday, July 7, 2024
Piedmont’s Silas Mulligan began playing the game of basketball as so many youths in Habersham County do – through the rec department. Driven by seeing his older brother excel athletically, Mulligan then became a great young player in his own right at Cornelia’s Fairview Elementary School.
Habersham Central’s Brianna Webb (nee Barrett) dribbles to the hoop. FILE

Habersham Central’s Brianna Webb (nee Barrett) dribbles to the hoop. FILE

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Lady Raider legend Webb gets called to hoops Hall of Fame

Lang Storey
Sunday, July 7, 2024
The main objective of those who pick players for the Habersham Basketball Hall of Fame is to nominate individuals who shined on the court and continue to shine long after their playing days are over.    That objective was achieved in spades with the 2024 selection of Lady Raider great Brianna Webb.
Habersham Central’s Braydon Wright rushes the quarterback against Buford in 2021. FILE

Habersham Central’s Braydon Wright rushes the quarterback against Buford in 2021. FILE

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Wright finding his way in Kentucky

Lang Storey
Sunday, July 7, 2024
Former Raider linebacker and Habersham Central graduate Braydon Wright didn’t see any game action for the University of the Cumberlands last season. The soon-to-be sophomore is determined to change that during the Patriots’ 2024 campaign.
DAV Commander and Honor Guard member Jim Morgan presents the flag wearing white gloves. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

DAV Commander and Honor Guard member Jim Morgan presents the flag wearing white gloves. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Respect for the flag

Julianne Akers
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
With Fourth of July on the horizon, store shelves are filled with American themed napkins, paper plates and other flag-themed regalia, but local veterans say this is not always the proper way to show your patriotism.