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From left, Amayah Dooley, Maggie Vena, Brooke Blackburn and Kyia Barrett helped carry the flags when the Raiders ran out on the field for the season opener against Stephens County. TOM ASKEW/Special

From left, Amayah Dooley, Maggie Vena, Brooke Blackburn and Kyia Barrett helped carry the flags when the Raiders ran out on the field for the season opener against Stephens County. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Rowdy for the Raiders

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 1, 2023
   Habersham Central’s football team has not started the season the way it hoped, opening the campaign with two losses. But there is one thing the Raiders can count on no matter their record – the unwavering support of their student section.
A photo of a voting sticker with a mail advertisement. UNSPLASH PHOTO

A photo of a voting sticker with a mail advertisement. UNSPLASH PHOTO

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Hendrix decides not to seek second term in Demorest

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
   Five of the six municipalities with seats in Habersham County will have at least one contested race in the Nov. 7 general election. Cornelia will not need one, as Mayor John Borrow and Commissioners Mark Reed and Tony Cook will return unopposed.
Habersham Central’s Callyn Chosewood serves during a recent home match. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Callyn Chosewood serves during a recent home match. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Lady Raiders look to find their groove at home

Lang Storey
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
   Habersham volleyball split a doubleheader Thursday evening, falling to East Hall (8-4) in a three-set thriller before sweeping Stephens County in the nightcap.    Amayah Dooley was once again a reliable presence at the Lady Raiders’ libero spot.
Habersham Central’s Carter Barrett (23) knocks White County quarterback Tripp Nix (2) off his feet during Friday night’s game. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham Central’s Carter Barrett (23) knocks White County quarterback Tripp Nix (2) off his feet during Friday night’s game. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Raiders soul searching after White County loss

Lang Storey
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
   The Raider faithful descended on White County Friday hoping to see their beloved orange and blue bounce back after a brutal opening loss. Instead, Habersham was unable to ever get a foothold, falling to 0-2 with a 34-6 loss.
Tallulah Falls’ equestrian competitors shown are (from left) Victoria Verberkmoes of Toccoa, Sarah Campbell of Maysville and Brooke Hayes of Cornelia. ELISHA BOGGS/Submitted

Tallulah Falls’ equestrian competitors shown are (from left) Victoria Verberkmoes of Toccoa, Sarah Campbell of Maysville and Brooke Hayes of Cornelia. ELISHA BOGGS/Submitted

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TFS Competitive Pony team shows off in competition

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
   The Tallulah Falls School Competitive Pony team traveled to Bowling Green, Ky., to compete at the Class A Miniature, Shetland and Show Pony Blue Grass Round-Up on Aug. 19-20.
Kirsten Stephens paints a cat on Jeansly Contreras at the Children Affected by Addiction event in Pitts Park on Saturday. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Kirsten Stephens paints a cat on Jeansly Contreras at the Children Affected by Addiction event in Pitts Park on Saturday. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Trying to find ways to heal

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
   Pitts Park hosted an event on Saturday for children affected by addiction. The event featured art vendors, face painting, and Christian rappers from Northeast Georgia.
Landon Savage and the Raiders have their eyes on White County. TOM ASKEW/Special

Landon Savage and the Raiders have their eyes on White County. TOM ASKEW/Special

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COLUMN: Raiders down, but far from out

Lang Storey
Friday, August 25, 2023
   Last Friday night was eventful to say the least. This community was chomping at the bit. You could see it the second that bottleneck traffic began to form in the vicinity roughly an hour before kickoff. The JLB was packed.
Habersham Central’s Somdee Satiphone Jr. takes a kick return to the house on Friday night against Stephens County. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Somdee Satiphone Jr. takes a kick return to the house on Friday night against Stephens County. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Full speed ahead to Cleveland for Raiders

Lang Storey
Friday, August 25, 2023
   When the Raiders take the field behind enemy lines this evening, they’ll be doing so with clear heads, Habersham Central coach Benji Harrison insists.    “How the game last week ended doesn’t affect how good this football team is,” Harrison said.
Candace Crow paints her Salvador Dali-inspired portrait of the late artist. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Candace Crow paints her Salvador Dali-inspired portrait of the late artist. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Art-Full Barn celebrates 25 years

Zach Taylor
Friday, August 25, 2023
   The Art-Full Barn celebrated 25 years of serving the creative community in Habersham County at en event Saturday. The event was a huge success, with demo stations, a hydro-dipping station, giveaways, discounts, and local artists showing off their work.