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Kerri Davis runs multiple businesses as well as being a fixture in local recreation sports and a new member of Baldwin City Council.

Kerri Davis runs multiple businesses as well as being a fixture in local recreation sports and a new member of Baldwin City Council.

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‘Enjoy every minute’

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
   Kerri Davis became Baldwin’s first black council member in January, but the lifelong resident of Habersham County has been leading change in the community for decades.
Lady Raiders senior Sophie Bramlett gets set on defense against North Forsyth on Friday night. More Senior Night pics, pages 4-5B. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Lady Raiders senior Sophie Bramlett gets set on defense against North Forsyth on Friday night. More Senior Night pics, pages 4-5B. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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North Forsyth causes speedbump for Raiders

Lang Storey
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
   Habersham Hoops hosted senior night Friday. Unfortunately for the Lady Raiders, the final home opponent of the regular season was North Forsyth.    North Forsyth’s girls boast a perfect, 24-0 record and have dismantled everyone they’ve played in the region.
Habersham Central’s Justin Whitney brought home a regional title at 157 pounds over the weekend. SUBMITTED

Habersham Central’s Justin Whitney brought home a regional title at 157 pounds over the weekend. SUBMITTED

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Whitney wins region; Lady Raiders to host massive sectional

Lang Storey
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
   It was a busy weekend across Habersham Central wrestling. The Lady Raider squad was in Toccoa Friday for the traditional region tournament, where they placed 7th out of 42 teams. Natalie Spillers and McKenzie Spradley both placed second individually in their weight classes.
Piedmont freshman infielder Kaden Stephenson gets some work in at batting practice last week. LANG STOREY/Staff

Piedmont freshman infielder Kaden Stephenson gets some work in at batting practice last week. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Lions hope combo of experience, new technology makes for successful 2024

Lang Storey
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
   Piedmont baseball’s sluggers got a big boost when the program installed Rapsodo hitting technology to its facilities this offseason.    Rapsodo is the official player development partner of Major League Baseball as well as the Team USA baseball program.
Demorest Assistant Police Chief Casey Chastain had family and friends gathered Tuesday night to celebrate his hiring as the next chief of police.

Demorest Assistant Police Chief Casey Chastain had family and friends gathered Tuesday night to celebrate his hiring as the next chief of police.

Chastain named successor to Krockum, will be Demorest Police chief March 1

News Staff
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
   In the wake of Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum's impending retirement, Demorest City Council approved Assistant Chief Casey Chastain as his successor beginning March 1 at Tuesday's meeting.
Tallulah Falls School Upper School Academic Dean Kim Popham observes the many keepsakes reminiscing when students and faculty won the opportunity to travel to the White House. FILE

Tallulah Falls School Upper School Academic Dean Kim Popham observes the many keepsakes reminiscing when students and faculty won the opportunity to travel to the White House. FILE

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One final Endeavour

Julianne Akers
Friday, February 2, 2024
   NASA’s retired Space Shuttle Endeavour was transported to the partly-built Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center in Los Angeles on Monday to be displayed to the public. Tallulah Falls School students had a part in naming the historic shuttle that flew 25 missions between 1992 and 2011.    Dr.
Ceilings in the apparatus bay at Station 12 on Duncan Bridge Road are falling apart. This type of disrepair is a scene common to stations around the county. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Ceilings in the apparatus bay at Station 12 on Duncan Bridge Road are falling apart. This type of disrepair is a scene common to stations around the county. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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County fire stations in desperate shape

Julianne Akers
Friday, February 2, 2024
   A majority of the Habersham County fire stations are in dire need of repairs and renovations according to Jeff Adams, Habersham County Emergency Services Director.    Adams gave a presentation at last week’s county commission retreat on the issue.
This trash bin made three stops through the county in January to help folks get rid of unwanted large trash items. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

This trash bin made three stops through the county in January to help folks get rid of unwanted large trash items. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Trash still on minds of local leaders

Matthew Osborne
Friday, February 2, 2024
   A major topic of discussion at the Jan. 26 Habersham County Board of Commissioners retreat was the future of the landfill.
More hangars will be coming to the Habersham County Airport in the future, as county leaders will accept proposals for the construction of new box hangars at the lessee’s expense. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

More hangars will be coming to the Habersham County Airport in the future, as county leaders will accept proposals for the construction of new box hangars at the lessee’s expense. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Airport ready for another step forward

Matthew Osborne
Friday, February 2, 2024
   Growth is exploding at the Habersham County Airport, as renovation projects are nearing completion and more planes will be on the way to being housed at the facility.    The county was set to pay $3.
Habersham Central’s Kyia Barrett, shown earlier this saeson, had a big game to carry the Lady Raiders past Apalachee. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Kyia Barrett, shown earlier this saeson, had a big game to carry the Lady Raiders past Apalachee. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Streaking Lady Raiders make pit stop back home

Lang Storey
Friday, February 2, 2024
   Habersham Central’s girls basketball team rattled off its fourth straight victory Tuesday, downing region foe Apalachee 42-31 behind Kyia Barrett’s 28 points.    Habersham’s current streak began Jan. 19 with a win over Jaxco. The HCHS girls also won on Jan. 23, 26 and 30.