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

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.

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.
Graysen and Brandy Armour sit down for a caricature drawn by Jim Humphrey of Giggles and Grins Caricatures. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Graysen and Brandy Armour sit down for a caricature drawn by Jim Humphrey of Giggles and Grins Caricatures. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Cornelia celebrates waning summer with final downtown gathering

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
On Thursday, Cornelia hosted the final installment of the Cornelia Summer Nights festival series.    The festivals have been held on the last Thursday of all the summer months.
The Family Resource Center of Northeast Georgia, located at 191 Jefferson Street, Clarkesville, provides a wide variety of services to help strengthen families. Those include counseling, non-custodial visitation, parenting and life-skills classes, substance abuse and addiction therapy, child abuse recovery and more.

The Family Resource Center of Northeast Georgia, located at 191 Jefferson Street, Clarkesville, provides a wide variety of services to help strengthen families. Those include counseling, non-custodial visitation, parenting and life-skills classes, substance abuse and addiction therapy, child abuse recovery and more.

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Family Resource Center seeks partners in giving campaign

Kimberly Brown
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Strengthening families in Habersham and surrounding counties is the mission of Family Resource Center (FRC) of Northeast Georgia, and the center needs financial partners to continue the programs that help families flourish.    Leigh Johnston is president of FRC’s board of directors.
A school bus was smashed up in an alleged DUI crash on Aug. 31. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

A school bus was smashed up in an alleged DUI crash on Aug. 31. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

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Holiday week rife with DUIs in Habersham County

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Joshua Ryals, 46, of Demorest crashed his 2007 BMW into an oncoming school bus on Mud Creek Road in Cornelia on Thursday afternoon while allegedly driving under the influence. Fortunately, the school bus had no students on board when it was hit, but it just as easily could have.
Judge Kim Crawford was heavily involved in the community in Habersham County throughout his life.

Judge Kim Crawford was heavily involved in the community in Habersham County throughout his life.

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Former judge, Navy veteran recalled fondly

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Locals mourned the passing this week of Judge Linton Kimzey “Kim” Crawford Jr., who served the community in a variety of ways during his 77 years.
Habersham Central’s Maci Williams gets up high to play the ball during a recent home match. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s Maci Williams gets up high to play the ball during a recent home match. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Lady Raiders down Lanier in five sets

Lang Storey
Friday, September 1, 2023
Habersham Central’s volleyball team hosted its first region match against Lanier on Tuesday night and came away with a clutch 5-set win, 25-18, 25-19, 17-25, 22-25, 15-13.
Tallulah Falls’ Addy McCoy, Claire Kelly and Chesney Tanksley celebrate a point during a recent home match. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Addy McCoy, Claire Kelly and Chesney Tanksley celebrate a point during a recent home match. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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Here they come again

News Staff
Friday, September 1, 2023
The state-ranked Tallulah Falls volleyball team is officially on a win streak of four after a pair of wins on Tuesday evening at Prince Avenue Christian.
Habersham Central’s Alex Ethridge (50) gets “held” up on his way to White County quarterback Tripp Nix during last Friday’s game in Cleveland. Nix threw a touchdown on this play. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham Central’s Alex Ethridge (50) gets “held” up on his way to White County quarterback Tripp Nix during last Friday’s game in Cleveland. Nix threw a touchdown on this play. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Let’s all take a bye week breath

Lang Storey
Friday, September 1, 2023
Man, do things happen fast. A mere matter of days ago we were on the cusp of a fresh campaign. The slate was clean of last year’s transgressions and the Raiders were taking the field, ready to make a run.    Now, two weeks removed from that palpable feeling of renewal, all is lost.
Habersham County veteran Ronnie Dotson reviews the paperwork that came with his Quilt of Honor. Veteran leaders have worked hard to honor those who have served and now are seeking to improve their healthcare. FILE

Habersham County veteran Ronnie Dotson reviews the paperwork that came with his Quilt of Honor. Veteran leaders have worked hard to honor those who have served and now are seeking to improve their healthcare. FILE

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Veteran leaders fighting for local VA health clinic

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 1, 2023
Local veterans leaders are not giving up on bringing a VA medical clinic to Habersham County, despite roadbloacks and pushback that have slowed the process.