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Alto Councilwoman PJ Huggins. FILE

Alto Councilwoman PJ Huggins. FILE

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Trump, Biden dominate Habersham, Georgia primaries

Matthew Osborne
Friday, March 15, 2024
   As expected, former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden dominated Habersham County’s presidential primaries. But the other race on the ballot was a squeaker, as former Alto Mayor P.J. Huggins edged challenger John Smith by one vote for the open council seat.
Workers spruce up the youth ballfields in Clarkesville to get them ready for the beginning of youth baseball and softball seasons next week. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

Workers spruce up the youth ballfields in Clarkesville to get them ready for the beginning of youth baseball and softball seasons next week. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

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Ballfields get new infield mix with games starting Monday

News Staff
Friday, March 15, 2024
   The Habersham County Aquatic Baseball and Softball fields, located on Paul Franklin Road behind the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center, are now more playable after the rain.    The fields recently received new infield mix to improve the playing surface and drainage.
Habersham Central’s boys and girls soccer teams are in the midst of excellent seasons. Owen Wallace and the boys are making a push for region championships. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s boys and girls soccer teams are in the midst of excellent seasons. Owen Wallace and the boys are making a push for region championships. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raider soccer teams stack region wins

Lang Storey
Friday, March 15, 2024
   The Lady Raiders took down Apalachee 4-0 on the road Tuesday. Junior Paisley Cathey pulled off her second hat trick of the year to give Habersham more than enough scoreboard cushion to get the job done against the Lady Wildcats. Senior Addi Banks added a goal, too.
Downtown Clarkesville is shown during a festival, as seen from a drone flying above. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Downtown Clarkesville is shown during a festival, as seen from a drone flying above. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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‘Get your house in order’

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, March 14, 2024
   In the wake of its Main Street program being downgraded earlier this month, Clarkesville City Council got an earful Monday from the city’s first Main Street Director, former Councilwoman Lane Gresham.
Voting booth. FILE

Voting booth. FILE

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New faces enter the fray for GOP primary

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, March 14, 2024
   Four new challengers for county commission and school board seats came to light in the final 24 hours of qualifying last week.    Both four-year seats up on the Board of Education will be contested, along with all three Board of Commissioner races.
Sue Payne Smith, former postmaster and Mt. Airy historian, thanked Mayor Ray McAllister and council for naming Sue Payne Smith Day in honor of her dedication to the town. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Sue Payne Smith, former postmaster and Mt. Airy historian, thanked Mayor Ray McAllister and council for naming Sue Payne Smith Day in honor of her dedication to the town. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Longtime Mt. Airy historian honored by town council

Zach Taylor
Thursday, March 14, 2024
   At the outset of Mt. Airy Town Council’s March 4 meeting, Mayor Ray McAllister gave the floor to Sue Payne Smith, who was recognized with Sue Payne Smith Day  on Feb. 10 to honor her “devotion and service” to the town.    The 90-year-old came to Mt.
Baldwin City Council approved $31,800 for the installation of power in Downtown City Park, allowing vendors to connect to electricity. FILE

Baldwin City Council approved $31,800 for the installation of power in Downtown City Park, allowing vendors to connect to electricity. FILE

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Baldwin approves housing proposal

Julianne Akers
Thursday, March 14, 2024
   Baldwin City Council unanimously approved the Baldwin Court Apartments variance ordinance, allowing for a single 10-unit building and an additional 33 parking spaces to be constructed on the property.
Abigail Hotard battles for possession during a recent home match. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Abigail Hotard battles for possession during a recent home match. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Raider soccer teams control own destiny

Lang Storey
Thursday, March 14, 2024
   The Habersham Central soccer teams were at North Forsyth (Cumming) Friday where the Lady Raiders won 3-2 to pick up another key region victory. The Raider boys fell by a narrow 1-0 margin.
Habersham Central’s Maverick Chitwood threw a complete-game shutout as part of a run of shutouts by the Raiders in recent weeks. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Maverick Chitwood threw a complete-game shutout as part of a run of shutouts by the Raiders in recent weeks. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Diamond Raiders stay hot, rough up Shiloh

Lang Storey
Thursday, March 14, 2024
   Habersham scored early and often in Saturday afternoon’s 6-0 win over Shiloh.    With the win, the Diamond Raiders improved to 10-1 and 3-0 in region play.    Sophomore Maverick Chitwood got the start against the Generals (4-7, 0-4 Region 8-6A) on the mound and did not disappoint.
Habersham Central’s Lije Smith is 13-0 this season as the Raiders’ No. 1 singles player. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Lije Smith is 13-0 this season as the Raiders’ No. 1 singles player. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Unbeaten Smith ‘gets the job done’ for Raiders

Lang Storey
Thursday, March 14, 2024
   There may be no better kept secret in Habersham athletics than Raider tennis standout Lije Smith. Then again, tennis – particularly at the high school level – isn’t traditionally a sport that draws a great deal of outside attention.