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A Demorest Police Officer arrives at the Fire Department to settle a dispute on Feb. 10. SUBMITTED

A Demorest Police Officer arrives at the Fire Department to settle a dispute on Feb. 10. SUBMITTED

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Demorest hopes to put out personnel fires

Matthew Osborne
Friday, February 23, 2024
Demorest Fire Department has dealt with a large turnover of personnel in the last two months, but city officials hope to be on the path to rebuilding the roster and moving forward.    “We are getting in better shape every day,” City Manager Mark Musselwhite said.
The William H. Raper Heritage Room at Clarkesville Library is a treasure trove of historical information. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

The William H. Raper Heritage Room at Clarkesville Library is a treasure trove of historical information. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Clarkesville’s genealogy room will remain open

Matthew Osborne
Friday, February 23, 2024
The legacy of Bill Raper will live on at the Clarkesville Library.    Raper, who dedicated more than three decades as volunteer there helping people across the country rediscover their roots through genealogy, passed away Jan. 30, leaving a large void at the library.
Habersham Central’s Kyia Barrett, Mackenzie Gosnell (3) and Daytona Underwood (14) are locked in on defense against South Paulding on Tuesday night. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham Central’s Kyia Barrett, Mackenzie Gosnell (3) and Daytona Underwood (14) are locked in on defense against South Paulding on Tuesday night. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Lady Raiders’ young group falls, says goodbye to Barrett

Matthew Osborne
Friday, February 23, 2024
Habersham Central’s girls basketball team has reached the Sweet 16 in two of the last four years, but even though the Lady Raiders missed that mark this year, that did not diminish what Coach Bill Bradley called a “great” season.
Habersham Central’s Enzo Combs looks to set up a play against Langston Hughes on Wednesday night. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Enzo Combs looks to set up a play against Langston Hughes on Wednesday night. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raiders fall short of ‘bigger goals’

Lang Storey
Friday, February 23, 2024
A promising Raider Hoops season came to a screeching halt Wednesday night as Habersham fell to Langston Hughes, 52-45, in the first round of the GHSA State Tournament.    The loss spells the end of one of Hab Central’s best basketball seasons on record.
Hayden Gailey slides underneath Elbert County catcher Camden Bryant to put the Raiders ahead of the Blue Devils in the bottom of the 4th of Game 1. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Hayden Gailey slides underneath Elbert County catcher Camden Bryant to put the Raiders ahead of the Blue Devils in the bottom of the 4th of Game 1. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Diamond Raiders power past Elbert, West Hall

Lang Storey
Friday, February 23, 2024
It’s been a busy week in Raider Baseball, but following an underwhelming performance last weekend, Habersham coach Chris Akridge thinks that may just be what his club needed in order to establish new momentum. He was right.
Habersham Central’s Daytona Underwood drives against a North Forsyth defender. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Daytona Underwood drives against a North Forsyth defender. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Home is where the hoop is

Lang Storey
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Against all odds, the Habersham Central girls basketball squad worked its way through the 8-6A tournament ladder to secure a region runner-up finish. Doing so gave the Lady Raiders the right to host a GHSA State Tournament game in Mt. Airy this week.
Lady Raiders senior Addi Banks prepares to cross the ball to a teammate during a recent home game. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Lady Raiders senior Addi Banks prepares to cross the ball to a teammate during a recent home game. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Raider soccer teams 1-0 in region

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Habersham Central girls soccer team hosted region foe Apalachee Friday night. The Lady Raiders got a head start on their male counterparts for region competition when they took down Gainesville on the road earlier in the week.
Piedmont second baseman Kolton Hicks throws the runner out at first. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Piedmont second baseman Kolton Hicks throws the runner out at first. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Piedmont gets off to rough start

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Piedmont University’s baseball team dropped its first three games during its opening weekend of the 2024 season. Piedmont lost 5-2 to Chapman on Friday evening in the opener. The Panthers recorded 11 hits to Piedmont’s four in the game while both teams committed one error.
Shown (from left) at Cornelia’s Arbor Day celebration are Commissioner Don Bagwell, Michael Wood, Clay Pardue, Chris Norton, Commissioner Mark Reed, Jonathan Goss, Kevin Clark and Mayor John Borrow. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Shown (from left) at Cornelia’s Arbor Day celebration are Commissioner Don Bagwell, Michael Wood, Clay Pardue, Chris Norton, Commissioner Mark Reed, Jonathan Goss, Kevin Clark and Mayor John Borrow. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Cornelia gives a hug or two to the trees

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The City of Cornelia celebrated Georgia Arbor Day on Feb. 16 by planting 13 trees on two vacant lots on the corner of Moss and Wells street.    “We need to preserve and protect our green space,” said Cornelia Mayor John Borrow. “Without having unchecked growth and sprawl in asphalt.”