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Hudson Gailey raises his bat in frustration after striking out to end the ball game against Apalachee on Wednesday night. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Hudson Gailey raises his bat in frustration after striking out to end the ball game against Apalachee on Wednesday night. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Diamond Raiders look to bounce back tonight

Lang Storey
Saturday, April 6, 2024
   The Diamond Raiders hosted Apalachee Wednesday and got their crack at avenging Monday’s narrow loss to the Wildcats in Winder. A late comeback attempt came up just short as Habersham fell, 5-4.
Tallulah Falls’ Kale Borchers celebrates a goal during a match earlier this season. The Indians are back-to-back region champions and will be hunting for more honors in the state playoffs. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Kale Borchers celebrates a goal during a match earlier this season. The Indians are back-to-back region champions and will be hunting for more honors in the state playoffs. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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Tribe has eyes on bigger goals

Lang Storey
Saturday, April 6, 2024
   After the Tallulah Falls boys soccer team put a bow on another region title last week, supporters of the club naturally shifted focus towards the rapidly approaching postseason.    For the team itself, however, playoff preparations have been in the works a little bit longer.
Tim’s Pharmacy owner Kim Kaminski works to check prescription statuses before closing for the day. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Special

Tim’s Pharmacy owner Kim Kaminski works to check prescription statuses before closing for the day. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Special

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‘Filling at a loss’

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
   Owners of local pharmacies across northeast Georgia say large national conglomerates acting as pharmacy benefit managers – or PBMs – continue to drive them out of business.    PBMs act as third party middlemen between insurance companies and corporate pharmacy chains like CVS and Walgreens.
Habersham County Sheriff’s Sgt. Kris Hall (right) and Clarkesville Police Chief Brad Barrett separately turned in their resignations this week after successful law enforcement careers here.

Habersham County Sheriff’s Sgt. Kris Hall (right) and Clarkesville Police Chief Brad Barrett separately turned in their resignations this week after successful law enforcement careers here.

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Clarkesville chief, county HEAT unit leader resign

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
   Two surprising law enforcement resignations came down in Habersham County to start the week, including longtime Clarkesville Police Chief Brad Barrett, who is stepping down after 23 years in the department and 19 as its leader.
Reid Jones and David Lanton carry the cross. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Reid Jones and David Lanton carry the cross. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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A SOMBER WALK ON GOOD FRIDAY

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Clarkesville First Methodist Church hosted a Good Friday event with folks gathering to sing and pray before following a wooden cross through Washington Street in Clarkesville.
Members of the Tallulah Falls varsity boys soccer team are (front row, from left) Nick Edenfield, Jacob Mitchell, Alvaro Garcia Breton, Heath Booker, Versean Lynes and Koen Eller. Middle row are (from left) Tyson Hall, Jared Mullis, Landon Hall, Eli Damron, Clay Kafsky and Austin Ball. Back row are (from left) Coach Travis Mullis, Jackson Cording, Josiah Turney, Laith Reynolds, Kelton Reynolds, Jakob Wehrstein, Britton Shaw, Kale Borcher, Coach Jeremy Stille and Manager Cole Borchers. STRAWBRIDGE STUDIOS

Members of the Tallulah Falls varsity boys soccer team are (front row, from left) Nick Edenfield, Jacob Mitchell, Alvaro Garcia Breton, Heath Booker, Versean Lynes and Koen Eller. Middle row are (from left) Tyson Hall, Jared Mullis, Landon Hall, Eli Damron, Clay Kafsky and Austin Ball. Back row are (from left) Coach Travis Mullis, Jackson Cording, Josiah Turney, Laith Reynolds, Kelton Reynolds, Jakob Wehrstein, Britton Shaw, Kale Borcher, Coach Jeremy Stille and Manager Cole Borchers. STRAWBRIDGE STUDIOS

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TFS boys soccer wraps up back-to-back region championships

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
   The Tallulah Falls Indians officially clinched their second straight Region Championship with a 4-2 road win Thursday at Elbert County.    Jackson Cording, Kale Borchers, Austin Ball (30th goal), and Jake Wehrstein each scored a goal as No. 2-ranked TFS secured the victory.
Habersham’s Scooter Garrison goes up for a catch during the 1992 season. FILE

Habersham’s Scooter Garrison goes up for a catch during the 1992 season. FILE

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Scooting right into the Ring of Honor

Lang Storey
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
   In football, receivers are often remembered by one or two specific plays. Maybe it’s a jaw-dropping acrobatic catch, a game-winning snag against a heated rival or a 60-yard deep ball to lock up some long-held school record.
Tallulah Falls freshman LB Kafsky continued her torrid scoring run with three goals against Elbert County. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls freshman LB Kafsky continued her torrid scoring run with three goals against Elbert County. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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Kafsky nets 3, helps short-handed Lady Indians win in OT

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
   Severely short-handed, the No. 8-ranked Lady Indians gave it everything they had with only 12 players, securing a 4-3 overtime win at Elbert County on Thursday.    LB Kafsky notched her first career hat trick, racking up assists by Sarah Lundy, Tessa Foor, and Maddie LeBlanc.
Cathey sits at his desk in his downtown Cornelia office. A drawing of Rabun County Courthouse is mounted on the wall behind him along with family photos and his beloved fictional character, Krusty the Clown. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Cathey sits at his desk in his downtown Cornelia office. A drawing of Rabun County Courthouse is mounted on the wall behind him along with family photos and his beloved fictional character, Krusty the Clown. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Plenty of golden memories

Julianne Akers
Saturday, March 30, 2024
   When Dennis Cathey was growing up, he never knew a lawyer.    As a senior at Rabun County High School, he was set to attend Georgia Tech and become an engineer, but realized his true interest was law.
Representatives of Fieldale Farms-Springer Mountain Farms are (from left) Lisa Colston, Joe Hatfield, Heather Sinyard, Pam Owenby, Lenise Walton, Jennifer Burton, Tom Hensley and Michael Fairbairn. CANDICE HOLCOMB/Submitted

Representatives of Fieldale Farms-Springer Mountain Farms are (from left) Lisa Colston, Joe Hatfield, Heather Sinyard, Pam Owenby, Lenise Walton, Jennifer Burton, Tom Hensley and Michael Fairbairn. CANDICE HOLCOMB/Submitted

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Habersham United Way reaches $600K goal

Matthew Osborne
Saturday, March 30, 2024
   Habersham County United Way went big this year in hopes of raising $600,000, and they accomplished that goal thanks to local donors and businesses who had a heart to help others.