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Makenzie Gosnell fires a three in the fourth quarter against Shiloh last week. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Makenzie Gosnell fires a three in the fourth quarter against Shiloh last week. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Cold shooting hurts Lady Raiders against G’ville

Lang Storey
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
   There was a point Saturday afternoon where it looked as if the Lady Raiders had things under control against Gainesville. But ice cold 2nd half shooting – and the turnover bug – got in the way of Habersham prevailing.    Three Lady Red Elephants (3-8, 1-0 Region 8-6A) dropped double digits in Mt.
Tallulah Falls’ Jay Taylor runs the floor against Stephens County before Christmas break. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Jay Taylor runs the floor against Stephens County before Christmas break. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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TFS back on the court, back on track

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
   Tallulah Falls’ girls basketball won 58-32, and cruised to the finish despite only two points in the fourth at Lanier Christian in their first game of the new year Friday night.
Joy Sullivan of Cornelia found a way to keep busy in retirement, creating fancy soaps and getting her product out to locals and folks out of state alike. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Joy Sullivan of Cornelia found a way to keep busy in retirement, creating fancy soaps and getting her product out to locals and folks out of state alike. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Local woman builds soap operation

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
   Joy Sullivan grew up the youngest of eight children in Rabun County when she first experienced making homemade soap with her mother and grandmother who mixed in handpicked herbs and natural ingredients in a big pot in their yard.
Habersham County Schools Safety Director Murray Kogod speaks at the GASROE convention at the University of Georgia. SUBMITTED

Habersham County Schools Safety Director Murray Kogod speaks at the GASROE convention at the University of Georgia. SUBMITTED

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Habersham school safety gets attention in Ga., U.S.

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
   In recent years, Habersham County Schools have reevaluated the way it approaches school safety, and have become a national leader in the process.
Loudermilk Mill on Highway 197 is flooded after the rain from Monday into Tuesday. The water level has risen and is close to reaching the bridge that leads to the home on the hill adjacent to the mill. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Loudermilk Mill on Highway 197 is flooded after the rain from Monday into Tuesday. The water level has risen and is close to reaching the bridge that leads to the home on the hill adjacent to the mill. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Blame it on the rain

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
   Habersham County was hit with more than five inches of rain in some areas as a massive storm saturated the area and postponed schools on Tuesday.    There was reported danger of high winds to go with the torrential rain, but the winds Tuesday were not as bad as feared.
Habersham Central’s Karah Dean shoots a 3-pointer after receiving the swing pass from Kyia Barrett during Wednesday night’s region opener at home. Dean put up 11 shots from deep in the Lady Raiders’ win. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Karah Dean shoots a 3-pointer after receiving the swing pass from Kyia Barrett during Wednesday night’s region opener at home. Dean put up 11 shots from deep in the Lady Raiders’ win. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Lady Raiders open region season 1-0

Lang Storey
Friday, January 5, 2024
   Coach Bill Bradley and the Lady Raiders began their Region 8-6A campaign on a strong note Wednesday evening in Mt. Airy, downing Shiloh 53-43.    “When you get wins in the region, you’re happy to have them no matter how you get the job done,” said Lady Raiders coach Bill Bradley.
Players shown at the inaugural Habersham Central Ring of Honor banquet include (from left) David Grant and Jeff Grant (representing their brother Cy Grant), Carl Williams, Anthony King, Jimmy Williams and Cliff Kimsey. SUBMITTED

Players shown at the inaugural Habersham Central Ring of Honor banquet include (from left) David Grant and Jeff Grant (representing their brother Cy Grant), Carl Williams, Anthony King, Jimmy Williams and Cliff Kimsey. SUBMITTED

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Ring of Honor original remembered fondly

Lang Storey
Friday, January 5, 2024
   Robert Carl Williams will forever be a legend in Habersham County sports.    Williams, a member of Habersham Central Football’s inaugural Ring of Honor class, passed away Dec. 28 in Toccoa.
Demorest Councilman Jimmy Davis is sworn in Tuesday by Mayor Jerry Harkness for his first term on the council along with his wife Patti and great grandson Carter Willis. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Demorest Councilman Jimmy Davis is sworn in Tuesday by Mayor Jerry Harkness for his first term on the council along with his wife Patti and great grandson Carter Willis. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Demorest raises its water rates 18 percent

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 5, 2024
   Demorest City Council approved an 18 percent water rate increase at its first meeting of the year Tuesday night.    That takes the base rate (up to 2,000 gallons) for residents inside the city limits from $16.50 to $19.47. Commercial base rates are up from $40.15 to $47.38.
Habersham County School buses lineup to pick up students. SUBMITTED

Habersham County School buses lineup to pick up students. SUBMITTED

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Schools brace for winter weather

Julianne Akers
Friday, January 5, 2024
   Habersham County is in the middle of some of the coldest months of the year, a time when snow and ice can make driving on the roads unsafe.