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Habersham Central’s girls soccer team runs to the stands to acknowledge the crowd that sat through 100 minutes of rain and wind to watch them earn a program-altering 2-1 win over Jackson County on Friday. Scan above for Tuesday’s match results. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham Central’s girls soccer team runs to the stands to acknowledge the crowd that sat through 100 minutes of rain and wind to watch them earn a program-altering 2-1 win over Jackson County on Friday. Scan above for Tuesday’s match results. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Reign in the forecast

Lang Storey
Thursday, March 28, 2024
As part-time Raider Stadium PA announcer Grayson Means put it Friday, the weather may be absolutely terrible, but it’s never a bad night for Habersham soccer.
Hayden Gailey throws to second on the run for the final out of a long inning. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Hayden Gailey throws to second on the run for the final out of a long inning. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Diamond Raiders run into buzzsaw against North Forsyth

Lang Storey
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Some sports are easier to play than others in heavy downpours. Baseball isn’t one of them. The Diamond Raiders were originally scheduled to play North Forsyth here at home Friday then again Monday at their place.
Tallulah Falls’ Jackson Cording celebrates one of his three goals against Athens Christian. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Jackson Cording celebrates one of his three goals against Athens Christian. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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Cording, Ball notch hat tricks in 10-0 rout at Athens Christian

News Staff
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The No. 2-ranked Indians made quick work on the road even in the pouring rain in a 10-0 win at Athens Christian on Friday. It marked the seventh straight win for TFS.
Habersham's Ansley Means works the ball downfield during a recent home match. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham's Ansley Means works the ball downfield during a recent home match. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Lady Raiders capture first ever region championship

News Staff
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Habersham Central's girls soccer team mercy-ruled Shiloh 10-0 Tuesday to wrap up the program's first region championship. The Raider boys beat Shiloh 6-0 to stay in the hunt for a region title as well.    Read more in the weekend edition of The Northeast Georgian.
John Mather holds his carefully curated soil mixture full of wood chips, horse manure, compost, ash and other organic materials. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

John Mather holds his carefully curated soil mixture full of wood chips, horse manure, compost, ash and other organic materials. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Gardening time is here

Julianne Akers
Friday, March 22, 2024
As the weather gets warmer, garden enthusiasts across North Georgia are eager to start putting their plants in the ground. But local master gardeners and horticulturists say Monday night’s cold snap is evidence of the need to wait just a little longer.
Dr. Aaron Scott. FILE

Dr. Aaron Scott. FILE

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Habersham Central to honor alumnus doctor

Matthew Osborne
Friday, March 22, 2024
Dr. Aaron Scott did not know that his mom was working behind the scenes on his behalf.    Sheree Parrish of Cornelia is proud of her son’s accomplishments, so much so that she got him nominated for the Habersham Central High School Lifetime Achievement Award, an honor he will receive for 2024.
A stack of bracelets created by students in Sources of Strength, printed with the group’s names, Kevin Hines’ slogan, and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

A stack of bracelets created by students in Sources of Strength, printed with the group’s names, Kevin Hines’ slogan, and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Habersham Success Academy spreads mental health awareness

Julianne Akers
Friday, March 22, 2024
Sources of Strength, a student-led initiative at Habersham Success Academy is working to spread awareness about mental health and suicide prevention.    The group was piloted by school system mental health specialists Miriam Duncan, Angela Kerr and Kelsey Ondriezek.
Habersham Central’s Maggie Vena looks to strike during a recent home match. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Maggie Vena looks to strike during a recent home match. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Lady Raiders eye shot at region title

Lang Storey
Friday, March 22, 2024
It was horns down in Sugar Hill Tuesday night as both Habersham soccer squads dispatched Lanier 1-0 on the road.    The Lady Raiders (9-2, 8-1 Region 8-6A) took out the Longhorns 5-1 in Mt. Airy a month ago. The rematch would prove much closer.
Habersham Central pitcher Konnor Burrell gets in a pickle while trying to steal second against Jackson County on Wednesday evening On the mound, Burrell pitched four innings before being relieved by Kaleb Chastain. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central pitcher Konnor Burrell gets in a pickle while trying to steal second against Jackson County on Wednesday evening On the mound, Burrell pitched four innings before being relieved by Kaleb Chastain. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Jaxco outduels Raiders, hands them first region loss

Lang Storey
Friday, March 22, 2024
The Diamond Raiders suffered their first region loss of the season at Jackson County Wednesday, falling 2-0 in Hoschton.    Habersham Central (12-3, 5-1 Region 8-6A) fell victim to strong pitching performances from a pair of Panther hurlers.