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Night to Shine is a prom event for special needs individuals across 46 countries and more than 600 churches. SUBMITTED

Night to Shine is a prom event for special needs individuals across 46 countries and more than 600 churches. SUBMITTED

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Level Grove set to host ‘Night to Shine’

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
   Level Grove Baptist Church in Cornelia will host “Night to Shine” for the first time on Feb. 9, 2024.    The event is a nationwide prom for special-needs individuals sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Last year 622 churches in 46 countries took part in the event.
Photo of The Orchard. FILE

Photo of The Orchard. FILE

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Judge blocks Orchard’s tower injunction

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
   The Orchard Property Owners Association (OPOA) was denied an injunction to stop Habersham County from putting a new communications tower in their neighborhood by Judge Bill Oliver on Friday in Superior Court.
Kylie Littlejohn goes up for a layup while being heavily guarded. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Kylie Littlejohn goes up for a layup while being heavily guarded. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Raiders shoot lights out, down White County

Lang Storey
Friday, December 1, 2023
   With Thanksgiving break in the rearview, Habersham decided to prepare another feast Tuesday in Mt. Airy, shooting 57 percent from the field to bash White County, 65-46.    The Raiders (2-2) got off to a hot start early, jumping out to an 18-7 lead by the end of the 1st quarter.
Habersham Central’s Javonte Bowen suplexes his man on his way to victory against Franklin County. BRIHONY SOMCHITH/Special

Habersham Central’s Javonte Bowen suplexes his man on his way to victory against Franklin County. BRIHONY SOMCHITH/Special

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Raider wrestlers stop Franklin with late pin

Lang Storey
Friday, December 1, 2023
   The Habersham Central wrestling squad hosted a dual match with Franklin County in a packed Ninth Grade Academy Gym Tuesday night where the Raiders pulled out the hard fought victory on their home mat, 37-33.
Habersham Central’s Piper Turner throws the ball back in during a match against Lanier last season. ZACH TAYLOR/File

Habersham Central’s Piper Turner throws the ball back in during a match against Lanier last season. ZACH TAYLOR/File

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Turner picks Emmanuel for college soccer plans

Lang Storey
Friday, December 1, 2023
   Habersham Central senior Piper Turner will continue to do what she loves at the next level, as the Lady Raider soccer star committed to play at Emmanuel College next year.    “Emmanuel is what I’ve always thought of as a college for me. It’s not too big,” Turner said.
Clint Coker plays guitar at the Grand Ole Opry with bluegrass group Dailey & Vincent on Nov. 26. Coker is a Habersham County native and lives in Demorest where he teaches guitar lessons and travels with bluegrass groups. SUBMITTED

Clint Coker plays guitar at the Grand Ole Opry with bluegrass group Dailey & Vincent on Nov. 26. Coker is a Habersham County native and lives in Demorest where he teaches guitar lessons and travels with bluegrass groups. SUBMITTED

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Local man makes dream come true on Grand Ole Opry stage

Julianne Akers
Friday, December 1, 2023
   Clint Coker, a Demorest resident and professional bluegrass musician, recently took to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry – something most country musicians can only dream about.
Habersham EMC's float was well lit at last year's parade in Baldwin.

Habersham EMC's float was well lit at last year's parade in Baldwin.

Habersham County Christmas Parade rescheduled for Dec. 7

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
   A major potential conflict for county residents was removed Wednesday when the Habersham County Christmas Parade and Downtown Clarkesville Christmas was postponed to Thursday, Dec. 7.
Habersham Central’s Heath Barrett (24) goes to the hoop against Newton County as part of an 18-point game Jan. 30, 2001. FILE

Habersham Central’s Heath Barrett (24) goes to the hoop against Newton County as part of an 18-point game Jan. 30, 2001. FILE

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Trimiar, Barrett set for hoops Hall of Fame Friday

Lang Storey
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
   The Habersham Central Basketball Hall of Fame will welcome two new members as the school is set to honor Sheena Trimiar and Heath Barrett with inductions Friday night.    A student in HCHS’ Class of 2004, Trimiar put her athletic prowess on full display as a Lady Raider.
Firefighters work to contain a blaze at a Baldwin home Monday. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

Firefighters work to contain a blaze at a Baldwin home Monday. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

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Family, dogs escape burning Baldwin home

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
   A Monday afternoon house fire on Mallard Pond Circle in Baldwin destroyed the home of former Baldwin Police Officer Hillary Tolan, her husband, Patrick Tolan and their children.    The fire was reported just after 4:30 p.m.