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Habersham County Manager Alicia Vaughn (left) and Elections Supervisor Laurel Ellison tour the new headquarters in Cornelia on Wednesday. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Elections’ new home almost ready

Matthew Osborne

Friday, January 26, 2024

Habersham County is getting closer to having its new election headquarters. With early voting in the presidential primary approaching fast (Feb.

Demorest Public Works crews spent six hours fixing a water line last weekend on the coldest day of the year. CITY OF DEMOREST/Submitted

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Demorest crews battle elements once again

Matthew Osborne

Friday, January 26, 2024

True to their reputations, Demorest Public Works crews went out into the blistering cold last weekend to fix a broken water line near South State Bank in Cornelia. Demorest’s crews, led by Public Works Director Bryan Popham, have been through a lot over the last 15 months or so.

Habersham Central’s Judge Wilbanks fights through the lane for two points against Jackson County last week. The Raiders went to Shiloh Tuesday and avenged a previous loss against the region’s top team. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Raiders earn massive Shiloh sweep

Lang Storey

Friday, January 26, 2024

Habersham’s boys basketball team pulled out an impressive road victory Tuesday, securing a 61-57 win over Shiloh. “That was a big one. A statement game for us and a huge region win,” said Raiders Coach Tommy Yancey. “I’m definitely really proud of our guys.

Habersham Central’s Sophie Bramlett lines up a free throw earlier this season. The senior Lady Raider forward has helped lead a young squad into playoff contention. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Lady Raiders take down Shiloh for second time

Lang Storey

Friday, January 26, 2024

For the second time this month, Lady Raider hoops topped Shiloh’s girls. This time, Habersham got it done on the road, beating the Lady Generals 48-40 Tuesday at their place. The win marks another impressive notch in the belt of a young team that has exceeded expectations.

Habersham Central’s Owen Wallace looks to split the defense during a match last season. Wallace and the Raiders hope to make a move up the table this season with an experienced squad. FILE

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Experienced Raiders set to make their pitch

Lang Storey

Friday, January 26, 2024

The Habersham Central boys soccer team began its 2023 season in frustrating fashion. Even as late as the season’s midway point, it seemed like the Raiders were all but eliminated from postseason contention.

Rep. Victor Anderson talks from the dais at the House of Representatives chamber in Atlanta. SUBMITTED

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Anderson proposes new LOST for county

Matthew Osborne

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Georgia Rep. Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia) is working to help resolve Habersham County’s age-old tax squabble over Local Option Sales Tax (LOST).

Fire trucks from municipalities in Habersham County sit at the Habersham E-911 event in October. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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County gains firefighters, still hopes for some more

Matthew Osborne

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Habersham County Commissioner Bruce Palmer struck a compromise at budget time last year to get the document passed, gaining three more firefighter positions to gain his final vote.

Habersham Central’s Brad Chosewood and Georgia Kerr are Habersham Central’s top students for the Class of 2024. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Raiders name best of the best

Julianne Akers

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

After four years of diligent studying and hard work, Georgia Kerr has been named Habersham Central High School’s Class of 2024 valedictorian with Brad Chosewood being the class’s salutatorian and STAR Student. Kerr said she has been working towards valedictorian since the 7th grade.

Clarkesville Councilman Brad Coppedge shows off the time capsule Clarkesville is putting together.

Still time for Clarkesville citizens to contribute to time capsule

News Staff

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

The City of Clarkesville worked throughout 2023 to highlight its rich history as part of a bicentennial celebration. But the city is not done preserving history just yet. The city will seal a 50-year time capsule from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan.

Brad Chosewood and Georgia Kerr stand for a photo after being announced as the class of 2024 salutatorian and valedictorian. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Class of 2024 valedictorian and salutatorian announced

Julianne Akers

Friday, January 19, 2024

Georgia Kerr has been announced as Habersham Central High School’s valedictorian for 2024, and Brad Chosewood has been named salutatorian and STAR Student. Kerr plans to attend University of Miami, and Chosewood will attend Dartmouth College where he will throw shot put.