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Joel Simon of J.C. Simon Fine Woodworking stands in his shop in Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Joel Simon of J.C. Simon Fine Woodworking stands in his shop in Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Local man hones woodworking craft

Zach Taylor
Friday, September 1, 2023
Joel Simon is a master at his woodworking craft. From miniature models instead of using 3-D modeling software to the finished product, Simon puts his all into his work. Joel creates ornate and highly detailed furniture, fixtures, and anything else one would want to pay him to do.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. File Photo

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. File Photo

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Kemp calls out Moore’s ‘grifter scam’

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 1, 2023
A day after Georgia Sen. Colton Moore (R-Trenton) turned up the heat on his fellow Republicans to go after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, Gov. Brian Kemp called Moore’s efforts a “grifter scam that somebody’s doing to raise a few dollars in a campaign account.”
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

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.