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Habersham Central’s Hannah Odum fires to the plate during the Lady Raiders’ win over Gainesville. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Lady Raiders trample Elephants

Lang Storey

Friday, September 8, 2023

Habersham Central softball picked up a pair of much-needed victories Tuesday in Mt. Airy by sweeping a doubleheader against Gainesville. Habersham (3-10, 2-2 Region 8-6A) took Game One 16-1.

Tallulah Falls’ Chesney Tanksley made big plays in the Lady Indians’ most recent wins. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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Lady Indians get three, stretch win streak to 9

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Friday, September 8, 2023

Tallulah Falls’ volleyball team is regaining that championship form. The Lady Indians took to the road Tuesday and scored three wins, beating Commerce, Elbert County, and Franklin County to run their win streak to nine in a row. The No.

Habersham Central’s Landyn Savage avoids Stephens County tacklers during the season opener. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Savage fills key role in Raider attack

Lang Storey

Friday, September 8, 2023

Often when one thinks of a utility player, they picture an athlete who’s not only capable, but who’s also willing to serve whatever role best serves their team in any given situation. Someone whose presence serves useful in a multitude of scenarios.

Bryan Santana and Prince are happy to have safely reached the end of their hike with help from some new friends. SUBMITTED

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Day hike turns to dog rescue for outdoors group

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Friday, September 8, 2023

A recent day hike to a popular waterfall in Habersham County turned into a memorable experience for three local hikers, a South Carolina man, his dog and others. The reason why didn’t even involve the picturesque falls. Bryan Santana, who lives in Greenville, S.C.

Habersham County’s comprehensive plan meetings have been sparsely attended, but feedback has been plentifuil online. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Comp plan trends toward small-town values

Matthew Osborne

Friday, September 8, 2023

While getting folks to show up at public meetings for the Habersham County Comprehensive Plan has been a struggle, the plan did receive hundreds of respondents’ worth of feedback to formulate its main concepts and direction.

A photo of Kayla Parker before the Jan. 2020 incident. SUBMITTED

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Parker trying to move on from 'nightmare'

Matthew Osborne

Friday, September 8, 2023

Kayla Parker has seen her life turned upside down in the last 3 ½ years. She and her children witnessed a suicide, and she went to jail on a murder charge.

Camels wander the fairgrounds in Clarkesville this week as they anticipate the beginning of the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair tonight. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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The camel before the storm

Matthew Osborne

Friday, September 8, 2023

The Chattahoochee Mountain Fair is potentially the biggest and best ever, with expanded entertainment, animal attractions and just plain more fun.

Habersham Central’s Jayden Jarrett (11), Ava Saxon and Callyn Chosewood (16) await a serve during a recent home match.

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Lady Raider volleyball gaining momentum

Lang Storey

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Habersham Central volleyball kicked off the second month of the season following a solid last week of August.

Habersham Central’s Emily Diffenderfer fires to first base against Rabun County. ENOCH AUTRY/CNI News Service

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Lady Raider softball has time to turn things around

Lang Storey

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

It’s easy to glance at the Lady Raiders’ record and dismiss this season as one to forget for the Habersham Central softball program. If you were to watch most of the games, however, you’d realize the team is more competitive than its record suggests.

Habersham Central defenders Aidan Cianci (68) and Carter Barrett (23) chase White County quarterback Tripp Nix during the Aug. 25 game.

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Raiders look inward with Central Gwinnett looming

Lang Storey

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

An open week came at an opportune time for Habersham Central football, at least according to Coach Benji Harrison, who says his team was able to use the week to work on getting back to the basics. “Last week really gave us an opportunity to focus on us,” Harrison said.