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Habersham Central coach Tommy Yancey instructs his team during a time out. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central coach Tommy Yancey instructs his team during a time out. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Raider boys look to sweep North Forsyth

Lang Storey
Friday, February 2, 2024
   The Habersham Central boys basketball team was all over Apalachee from the jump Tuesday, ultimately pulling away for the 63-42 road win.    Following a 14-2 Raider start, the Wildcats were never able to pull back within striking distance.
Tallulah Falls’ T.J. Cox is one of the Indians’ top players. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ T.J. Cox is one of the Indians’ top players. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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TFS splits opener at Mt. Vernon

News Staff
Friday, February 2, 2024
   Tallulah Falls’ tennis teams took on Mt. Vernon Tuesday on the road to open the season, leaving with  a split as the girls picked up a victory.      The Lady Indians won 4-1, while the Indians fell in straight sets, 5-0.
Frances Bennett is 105 years old and now lives in Athens. She is a native of Clarkesville. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Frances Bennett is 105 years old and now lives in Athens. She is a native of Clarkesville. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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More than century of memories

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
   Frances Bennett’s earliest memory is begging her mother, Texanna Trotter, to let her go to Sunday school when she was nearly 3 years old. Her baby sister had just been born, and her mother didn’t have time to get Bennett ready for church.    “I always wanted to go everywhere everybody went.
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

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New LOST could cut deep into property taxes

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
   A potential new Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) in Habersham County could slash property taxes down significantly, documents provided by county leaders show.    The LOST, which is proposed in a bill sponsored by Georgia Rep.
Clarkesville Councilman Franklin Brown talks during the ceremony to fill the time capsule on Saturday at the Mary Street Community Center. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/CNI News Service

Clarkesville Councilman Franklin Brown talks during the ceremony to fill the time capsule on Saturday at the Mary Street Community Center. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/CNI News Service

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Clarkesville boxes up its time capsule gift to 2074

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
   Clarkesville’s celebration of its bicentennial reached its ending moment Saturday as local officials and leaders ceremoniously made their contributions to a time capsule that will be opened in 2074.    Councilman Brad Coppedge organized the project to bring the celebration to a close.
Oaklee Jackson (5) leads the way as the Lady Raiders’ bench supports their teammates on the floor during a recent win. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Oaklee Jackson (5) leads the way as the Lady Raiders’ bench supports their teammates on the floor during a recent win. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Lady Raiders on a roll with 3 straight wins

Lang Storey
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
   The Habersham Central girls basketball squad entered Friday’s game at Gainesville with payback on their mind – hoping to avenge a home loss to the Lady Elephants back on Jan. 6.
Habersham Central’s Xavier Lopez turns upfield during Monday’s exhibition. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Xavier Lopez turns upfield during Monday’s exhibition. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raiders’ soccer teams return in exhibition

Lang Storey
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
   Both Habersham Central varsity teams were in Athens Monday night for a pair of exhibitions against Clarke Central.    Monday’s tune-ups served as a solid opportunity for each squad to play in front of a ticketed crowd ahead of next week’s season openers.
Habresham Central’s Kaydon Bass will play at Bryan College after his senior season in orange and blue. ZACH TAYLOR/File

Habresham Central’s Kaydon Bass will play at Bryan College after his senior season in orange and blue. ZACH TAYLOR/File

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‘Loyal Raider’ taking talents to Bryan College

Lang Storey
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
   Kaydon Bass of Habersham Central baseball committed to continue his career at Bryan College next season.    The Bryan Lions compete in the NAIA as a member of the Appalachian Athletic Conference.    For Bass, the initial connection to the Dayton, Tenn., based school came via family.
A mural spans the wall of Man’s Best Friend Café encouraging people to foster, rescue and adopt animals. It depicts Shaggy (left) and Zoe (right), two of Lincoln’s dogs who have passed away. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

A mural spans the wall of Man’s Best Friend Café encouraging people to foster, rescue and adopt animals. It depicts Shaggy (left) and Zoe (right), two of Lincoln’s dogs who have passed away. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Paying it forward to folks, animals in need

Julianne Akers
Friday, January 26, 2024
   Cynthia Lincoln, known by friends as “Linke,” has fond memories of doing math homework at the counter of their parents’ coffee shop in Kennesaw while surrounded by the noise of steaming milk and the strong aroma of brewing coffee.
"Joe Hatfield, the new chairman of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Board, is shown during the group's meeting on January 23, 2024." CREDIT: AJC/Drew Kann

"Joe Hatfield, the new chairman of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Board, is shown during the group's meeting on January 23, 2024." CREDIT: AJC/Drew Kann

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Hatfield tapped to lead Georgia DNR board

News Staff
Friday, January 26, 2024
   Joe Hatfield has been involved in the outdoors for nearly his entire life and has put his knowledge and experience to good use.    That will come in even more handy now, as he was elected chairman of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday.