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Brad Chosewood and Georgia Kerr stand for a photo after being announced as the class of 2024 salutatorian and valedictorian. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Brad Chosewood and Georgia Kerr stand for a photo after being announced as the class of 2024 salutatorian and valedictorian. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Class of 2024 valedictorian and salutatorian announced

Julianne Akers
Friday, January 19, 2024
Georgia Kerr has been announced as Habersham Central High School’s valedictorian for 2024, and Brad Chosewood has been named salutatorian and STAR Student. Kerr plans to attend University of Miami, and Chosewood will attend Dartmouth College where he will throw shot put.   
Kyran Phasavong fails to hold back his excitement after winning the Habersham County Scripps Spelling Bee on Wednesday. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Kyran Phasavong fails to hold back his excitement after winning the Habersham County Scripps Spelling Bee on Wednesday. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Spelling champ beats the nerves, nails the words

Julianne Akers
Friday, January 19, 2024
Both excitement and nerves were high on Wednesday as 8th grader Kyran Phasavong of North Habersham Middle School correctly spelled “serenity,” to win the Habersham County Scripps Spelling Bee.
Habersham County Senior Center care provider Joshua Haynie and employees Sonya Turgeon and Laureen Pemberton were honored Tuesday night by Senior Center Director Kathy Holcomb (right) and the Board of Commissioners for their recent heroism in three crises. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham County Senior Center care provider Joshua Haynie and employees Sonya Turgeon and Laureen Pemberton were honored Tuesday night by Senior Center Director Kathy Holcomb (right) and the Board of Commissioners for their recent heroism in three crises. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Some cities still wary about county’s animal control fees

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 19, 2024
Habersham County still does not have all of its agreements signed for animal control, as some of the cities have held out on the latest payment formula.
Deas Chapel in Clarkesville is a historic church dating back to the 1880s. E. LANE GRESHAM/Special

Deas Chapel in Clarkesville is a historic church dating back to the 1880s. E. LANE GRESHAM/Special

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Grace United Methodist finds home at Deas Chapel

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 19, 2024
Grace United Methodist Church has created a new home out of a historic Clarkesville building.    The new congregation is meeting at Deas Chapel in Clarkesville, which dates back to 1886 when it was deeded to Amanda Deas to start an African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Habersham Central High School seniors Micah Zack and Kate Navarro share a laugh at Wednesday’s scholarship presentation. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Habersham Central High School seniors Micah Zack and Kate Navarro share a laugh at Wednesday’s scholarship presentation. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Two Raiders earn full college scholarships

Julianne Akers
Friday, January 19, 2024
Habersham Central High School seniors Micah Zack and Kate Navarro have been selected for the highly selective Questbridge Scholarship, providing the students with a full ride to out-of-state schools.    Between both students, they have been awarded over $688,000 in scholarships over four years.
Habersham Central’s Enzo Combs floats to the rim for two points for the Raiders against Lanier on Tuesday night over the Longhorns’ Amari Morgan (5). ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Enzo Combs floats to the rim for two points for the Raiders against Lanier on Tuesday night over the Longhorns’ Amari Morgan (5). ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Horns give Raiders trouble

Lang Storey
Friday, January 19, 2024
Habersham Central’s boys were outmatched Tuesday as the Raiders fell to Lanier in Mt. Airy, 64-60.    Following a high-scoring first quarter, HCHS (14-4, 3-2 Region 8-6A) trailed the visiting Longhorns (7-10, 2-3 Region 8-6A) 20-17.
Habersham Central’s Makenzie Gosnell looks for a pass to the lane in the home matchup Tuesday night. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Makenzie Gosnell looks for a pass to the lane in the home matchup Tuesday night. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Lady Raiders frozen out by Lanier

Lang Storey
Friday, January 19, 2024
Despite falling behind early, the Lady Raiders were able to keep pace with Lanier much of Tuesday evening. But another poor shooting performance ultimately stymied any efforts of a successful comeback, as Habersham (5-11, 2-3 Region 8-6A) fell to the Lady Longhorns, 46-39.
From left, Stella Ward, Bob Cook, Sam Watkins and Renè Grant work to fill the bags to be delivered to the schools later in the day. At far right is Richard Monroe. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

From left, Stella Ward, Bob Cook, Sam Watkins and Renè Grant work to fill the bags to be delivered to the schools later in the day. At far right is Richard Monroe. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Church, volunteers come together, feed kids

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Hundreds of children in Habersham County qualify for free or reduced school lunch, but some students go an entire weekend without a meal.     Local organization Habersham Food 2 Kids has worked with the Northeast Georgia Food Bank to bridge that gap for 11 ½ years.