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A mural spans the wall of Man’s Best Friend Café encouraging people to foster, rescue and adopt animals. It depicts Shaggy (left) and Zoe (right), two of Lincoln’s dogs who have passed away. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

A mural spans the wall of Man’s Best Friend Café encouraging people to foster, rescue and adopt animals. It depicts Shaggy (left) and Zoe (right), two of Lincoln’s dogs who have passed away. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Paying it forward to folks, animals in need

Julianne Akers
Friday, January 26, 2024
Cynthia Lincoln, known by friends as “Linke,” has fond memories of doing math homework at the counter of their parents’ coffee shop in Kennesaw while surrounded by the noise of steaming milk and the strong aroma of brewing coffee.
"Joe Hatfield, the new chairman of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Board, is shown during the group's meeting on January 23, 2024." CREDIT: AJC/Drew Kann

"Joe Hatfield, the new chairman of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Board, is shown during the group's meeting on January 23, 2024." CREDIT: AJC/Drew Kann

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Hatfield tapped to lead Georgia DNR board

News Staff
Friday, January 26, 2024
Joe Hatfield has been involved in the outdoors for nearly his entire life and has put his knowledge and experience to good use.    That will come in even more handy now, as he was elected chairman of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday.
Habersham County Manager Alicia Vaughn (left) and Elections Supervisor Laurel Ellison tour the new headquarters in Cornelia on Wednesday. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.