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Habersham Central assistant coach Brandon Worley embraces Hayden Gailey (10) in the pandemonium following Gailey’s game clinching interception in double overtime on Friday night against Jackson County. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central assistant coach Brandon Worley embraces Hayden Gailey (10) in the pandemonium following Gailey’s game clinching interception in double overtime on Friday night against Jackson County. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders survive OT thriller

Lang Storey
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Friday night’s pivotal region showdown between Habersham and Jackson County pitted two battered squads against each other with key Region 8-6A implications on the line. What ensued was an emotional roller coaster ride, ending in the Raiders topping the Panthers 34-27 in double overtime.
Annabelle Brackett directs cast members during a photo shoot on the ‘Clue’ set. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Annabelle Brackett directs cast members during a photo shoot on the ‘Clue’ set. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Teenager directs ‘Clue’ for community theater

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
You will never see Annabelle Brackett on the stage or the screen, but she does play a role of her own by bringing scripts to life.    The White County High School senior has been involved in theater since she was a kid, but always behind the scenes. She said it runs in the family.
Members of the Habersham County government and first responders and emergency service workers break ground at Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center, the symbolic site of the new public safety radio system in the county. From left are Sheriff Joey Terrell, County Manager Alicia Vaughn, Public Works Director Jerry Baggett, Shawn Benfield, 911 Director Lynn Smith, Emergency Medical Services Director Jeff Adams, Bruce Harkness, Bruce Palmer and Stephanie Walker. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Members of the Habersham County government and first responders and emergency service workers break ground at Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center, the symbolic site of the new public safety radio system in the county. From left are Sheriff Joey Terrell, County Manager Alicia Vaughn, Public Works Director Jerry Baggett, Shawn Benfield, 911 Director Lynn Smith, Emergency Medical Services Director Jeff Adams, Bruce Harkness, Bruce Palmer and Stephanie Walker. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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County breaks ground on new public safety radio system

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Members of the Habersham County government, local first responders and emergency service workers, and other officials gathered Tuesday morning for a symbolic groundbreaking of the county’s new public safety radio system, at the multipurpose fields behind Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center.
Habersham Central homecoming queen Amayah Dooley can hardly believe it as she is crowned Friday night by last year’s queen, Haley Viera. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central homecoming queen Amayah Dooley can hardly believe it as she is crowned Friday night by last year’s queen, Haley Viera. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raider royalty rules

Lang Storey
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Like her brother before her, Amayah Dooley took her place Friday night as Raider royalty.    Dooley was voted Habersham Central’s homecoming queen two years after her brother Malachi was the school’s monarch as king.
Habersham EMC and CEO Bryan Ferguson (on stage) recognized its lineman who were champions of last year’s International Lineman’s Rodeo, including coach Chris Chapman, Tucker Dyer, Robert Morris and Dillon Welborn. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham EMC and CEO Bryan Ferguson (on stage) recognized its lineman who were champions of last year’s International Lineman’s Rodeo, including coach Chris Chapman, Tucker Dyer, Robert Morris and Dillon Welborn. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Habersham EMC celebrates growth, successes at meeting

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Habersham EMC brought its annual meeting home for the 85th installment of the annual gathering to celebrate the successes of the cooperative.
Jonathan Knight has been Demorest's fire chief for two years.

Jonathan Knight has been Demorest's fire chief for two years.

Demorest fire chief Jonathan Knight resigns

News Staff
Friday, September 29, 2023
Demorest Fire Chief Jonathan Knight resigned suddenly Friday afternoon, City Manager Mark Musselwhite said.    City officials did not disclose reasons for his resignation, citing personnel confidentiality. Knight's resignation letter was one sentence and was written on a piece of notebook paper.
The lap pool at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center is temporarily closed. FILE

The lap pool at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center is temporarily closed. FILE

Lap pool still closed at aquatic center

News Staff
Friday, September 29, 2023
Ten days after the temporary closure of the lab pool at the Habersham County Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center near Clarkesville on Sept. 19, the pool remains closed.
Habersham Central’s Da’Riyah Bell and Katelynn LoBuono get the block on the Apalachee attack and get the point for the Lady Raiders. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Da’Riyah Bell and Katelynn LoBuono get the block on the Apalachee attack and get the point for the Lady Raiders. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Lady Raiders battle for playoff spot Monday

Lang Storey
Friday, September 29, 2023
Tuesday was teacher appreciation night for HCHS volleyball. The evening began with varsity and JV players being introduced alongside teachers near and dear to each player.
Addy McCoy and Tallulah Falls’ volleyball team are looking like state contenders once again. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Addy McCoy and Tallulah Falls’ volleyball team are looking like state contenders once again. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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TFS volleyball rolling to another long win streak

News Staff
Friday, September 29, 2023
Tallulah Falls’ volleyball team, playing for the first time in over two weeks, notched wins at home over Elbert County and Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy on senior night.    The straight-set wins carried the win streak to nine for No. 4-ranked Tallulah Falls, still unbeaten in area play.
Habersham Central’s Carter Barrett brings down Lanier’s Tayo Ashadele last Friday. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Carter Barrett brings down Lanier’s Tayo Ashadele last Friday. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders hope for homecoming show

Lang Storey
Friday, September 29, 2023
Habersham Central returns to Mt. Airy Friday as the Raiders play host to the Panthers of Jackson County.    The feather in the cap of HCHS’ 2023 homecoming week, the matchup will undoubtedly feature an added dose of excitement.