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Maggie Vena takes a corner kick during the season finale. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Maggie Vena takes a corner kick during the season finale. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Raider soccer teams host first-round playoff games

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
   Habersham Central's girls soccer team ran roughshod 10-0 over Paulding County on Thursday night in the first round of the state playoffs to reach the Sweet 16 for the first time.    The Raider boys take on Douglas County Friday night in their first-round matchup.
Habersham Central senior Brad Chosewood will attend Dartmouth University in the fall and participate in track & field along with his many academic achievements. FILE

Habersham Central senior Brad Chosewood will attend Dartmouth University in the fall and participate in track & field along with his many academic achievements. FILE

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Chosewood adds National Merit Scholar to his list of accolades

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
   Brad Chosewood has about a month left of high school, but the Habersham Central salutatorian, STAR student and soon-to-be Ivy League shot put athlete is not done reaching new heights.    Most recently, he was named a National Merit Scholar after a lengthy selection process.
First grader Ethan Coker enjoys Olympic Town at Raider stadium with one of his buddies, Marie Vongphachanh. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

First grader Ethan Coker enjoys Olympic Town at Raider stadium with one of his buddies, Marie Vongphachanh. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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A SPECIAL DAY IN HABERSHAM

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Raider Stadium hosted the Special Olympics on Friday. 
Tallulah Falls’ girls soccer team celebrates a region championship on Friday night. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ girls soccer team celebrates a region championship on Friday night. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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Lady Indians join championship party

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
   In a winner-take-all for Region 8-A DI, the Lady Indians edged out Rabun County Friday at home, 3-2. That garners TFS its first-ever region crown for girls soccer.    Jenna Chesser scored twice in the second half, and assisted LB Kafsky in the game’s lone first half tally.
Habersham Central baseball’s senior moms throw out the first pitch Monday night, including (from left) Brandi Burrell, Stacey Gailey, April Bass, Amber Chastain and Kelly Gunn. KYIA BARRETT/Special

Habersham Central baseball’s senior moms throw out the first pitch Monday night, including (from left) Brandi Burrell, Stacey Gailey, April Bass, Amber Chastain and Kelly Gunn. KYIA BARRETT/Special

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Seniors honored, Raiders qualify for state playoffs

Lang Storey
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
   The Habersham Central baseball team took down Jackson County 5-2 Friday to clinch the Diamond Raiders’ fourth playoff berth in program history.    The Panthers (9-17, 5-10 Region 8-6A) pushed across 2 runs in the top of the 1st inning thanks to a 2-run homer.
Coach Gene Alexander hands Herman Benfield his All-Region award during a banquet following the season. SUBMITTED

Coach Gene Alexander hands Herman Benfield his All-Region award during a banquet following the season. SUBMITTED

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South Hab legend Benfield tapped for Ring of Honor

Lang Storey
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
   When Herman Benfield last laced up his cleats to represent Habersham, there was no Habersham Central. In fact, it would be nearly two decades until South Habersham and North Habersham consolidated into one institution.
Children’s author and illustrator Shanda McClosky worked on this year's One Book Habersham selection, and she will meet with students three times this week.

Children’s author and illustrator Shanda McClosky worked on this year's One Book Habersham selection, and she will meet with students three times this week.

Children's author to meet with kids at Wilbanks on Thursday night

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
   Children’s author and illustrator Shanda McClosky will visit with Habersham County Schools elementary and middle school students three days this week to culminate the 6th Annual One Book Habersham three-month event.
Joe Hatfield (left) accepts the new Mountain Mover Award from United Way Director Candice Holcomb at the United Way breakfast Thursday morning at North Georgia Technical College. JULIANNE AKERS/Special

Joe Hatfield (left) accepts the new Mountain Mover Award from United Way Director Candice Holcomb at the United Way breakfast Thursday morning at North Georgia Technical College. JULIANNE AKERS/Special

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United Way celebrates county partners

Julianne Akers
Saturday, April 13, 2024
   Habersham County United Way (HABUW) partner agencies, sponsors and board members gathered for breakfast at North Georgia Technical College on Monday for its annual meeting honoring those who lend a helping hand in the community.