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Habersham Central seniors Dan Griswold and Cody Thomas hug while parents and siblings rush the field to find their graduates. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central seniors Dan Griswold and Cody Thomas hug while parents and siblings rush the field to find their graduates. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Seniors have their final Day of the Raider

Emma Marti
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Habersham Central High School said goodbye to the Class of 2023 on Friday night as the stands of the John Larry Black Field were packed with friends, parents and supporters from every end of the county to celebrate the graduates.
Construction vehicles prepare the land for the future Cornelia Marriott across the street from the current Hampton Inn.

Construction vehicles prepare the land for the future Cornelia Marriott across the street from the current Hampton Inn.

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Construction of Cornelia Marriott picks up steam

John Dills
Friday, May 26, 2023
   Habersham County’s newest hotel is on the route to completion, even though there have been obstacles along the way. The hotel is looking to a completion date at the end of 2024, with many hoping this is the final timeline.
Habersham Central’s girls golf team state tournament participants included (from left) Coach Shawn Blackburn, Ava Caudell, Makenna Eller, Maddie LaPrade, Macey Harrison, Addie Maney and Coach Joni Blackburn.

Habersham Central’s girls golf team state tournament participants included (from left) Coach Shawn Blackburn, Ava Caudell, Makenna Eller, Maddie LaPrade, Macey Harrison, Addie Maney and Coach Joni Blackburn.

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Lady Raiders golf takes 8th in state meet

Lang Storey
Friday, May 26, 2023
   The Habersham Central girls golf team played in the Georgia High School Association’s 6A State Championship earlier this week. The 36-hole event took place Monday through Tuesday at Jekyll Island’s Indian Mounds course, where Habersham came through with an eighth-place finish.
Habersham Central’s Kyia Barrett has one more year to go with the Lady Raiders before taking her talents to Anderson, S.C.

Habersham Central’s Kyia Barrett has one more year to go with the Lady Raiders before taking her talents to Anderson, S.C.

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Habersham hoops star Barrett picks Anderson University

Lang Storey
Friday, May 26, 2023
   Habersham basketball star Kyia Barrett took to Instagram late Wednesday night to announce her commitment to Anderson (S.C.) University.    Despite having other offers on the table, Barrett says it became clear Anderson felt like the right landing spot.
Past United Way President Bob Cook gets a round of applause and appreciation at Thursday’s breakfast at North Technical College.

Past United Way President Bob Cook gets a round of applause and appreciation at Thursday’s breakfast at North Technical College.

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Community partners honored by United Way

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 26, 2023
   The Habersham County United Way held its annual meeting Thursday to honor those people and organizations who supported them in 2022.
Habersham Central’s AP Capstone candidates gather after receiving their medals. The students will be called candidates until they receive their AP Testing scores. Back row are (from left) Jacob Grady, Hayden Hulsey, Cooper Smith, Canon Wilbanks, Emma Murray, Grayson Means and Hunter Tatum. Front row are (from left) Naomi Witter, Ryan Martin, Emily Irvin, Roberto Rios-Martinez and Ava Gruszczinski.

Habersham Central’s AP Capstone candidates gather after receiving their medals. The students will be called candidates until they receive their AP Testing scores. Back row are (from left) Jacob Grady, Hayden Hulsey, Cooper Smith, Canon Wilbanks, Emma Murray, Grayson Means and Hunter Tatum. Front row are (from left) Naomi Witter, Ryan Martin, Emily Irvin, Roberto Rios-Martinez and Ava Gruszczinski.

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Capstone Raiders honored as Class of 2023’s best and brightest

Emma Marti
Friday, May 26, 2023
   Just 48 hours before they’re set to graduate, 12 Habersham Central students received their AP Capstone medals.    Held at The Commons on Piedmont University’s campus, the 12 students, joined by their families and some teachers, were celebrated for their academic achievements.
Habersham County Sheriff’s deputies help arrest Devonte Jenkins of Dalton on Wednesday afternoon.

Habersham County Sheriff’s deputies help arrest Devonte Jenkins of Dalton on Wednesday afternoon.

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Officers nab half of alleged drug drop couple

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 26, 2023
   Law enforcement officers combed the south end of the county Wednesday looking for two people suspected of attempting to deliver drugs to inmates at Lee Arrendale State Prison.    Around 4 a.m.
Pam Wheeler gets in a hug with her son Michael McDonald before his deployment to Afghanistan in 2010. McDonald returned home but later took his own life.

Pam Wheeler gets in a hug with her son Michael McDonald before his deployment to Afghanistan in 2010. McDonald returned home but later took his own life.

Organization seeks to help comfort veterans, families

Matthew Osborne
Friday, May 26, 2023
   Statistics say 22 veterans succumb to suicide every day in the United States. That horrific number shows the strain and pressure our servicemen and women go through to serve the nation, and it lingers long after their service is over.
Habersham Central’s Band of Blue marched with an American theme for the Mountain Laurel Parade, with stars and stripes streamers twirling through the heart of Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Band of Blue marched with an American theme for the Mountain Laurel Parade, with stars and stripes streamers twirling through the heart of Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Biggest Mountain Laurel ever shines through the rain

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
   Clarkesville’s 61st Mountain Laurel Festival got a little break from the early-summer heat on an overcast day, but the intermittent rain did not dampen the fun for the patrons.