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Habersham Central's Kyia Barrett dishes to a teammate during the Battle of the Borders tournament.

Habersham Central's Kyia Barrett dishes to a teammate during the Battle of the Borders tournament.

Raiders open regional play at Shiloh

News Staff
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
   Habersham Central's basketball teams opened their regional season on the road Tuesday night at Shiloh after press time for the midweek edition, and both ran into close games.
The Rev. Billy Burrell did his final “Sunshine Melodies” broadcast on July 1 before retiring at age 92. FILE

The Rev. Billy Burrell did his final “Sunshine Melodies” broadcast on July 1 before retiring at age 92. FILE

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2022 was filled with heroes, challenges

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 30, 2022
They say there is no good news or bad news, just news. But in 2022, there was plenty of good news to smile about in between the less pleasant things. Legendary radio pastor The Rev.
Habersham County Firefighter Isaac Koshiol scrubs the front of the firetruck at Station 12 on Duncan Bridge Road after returning from a call Thursday morning. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Habersham County Firefighter Isaac Koshiol scrubs the front of the firetruck at Station 12 on Duncan Bridge Road after returning from a call Thursday morning. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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County denied SAFER grant for firefighters

John Dills
Friday, December 30, 2022
While Habersham County is discussing a bevy of other concerns, another issue has just taken its claim on 2023’s agenda as the new year approaches. The application for the SAFER Grant, which would fund Habersham County an additional 21 firefighters for the next three years, was denied.
The new turf is down at Raider Park in Demorest, and it is ready for the first official day of baseball practice on Jan. 9. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

The new turf is down at Raider Park in Demorest, and it is ready for the first official day of baseball practice on Jan. 9. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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A whole new ballfield

Matthew Osborne
Friday, December 30, 2022
Habersham Central baseball coach Chris Akridge can hardly believe his eyes. Akridge and his players have their own new field of dreams at Raider Park in Demorest, where full practices will begin Monday, Jan. 9.

Alto moves quickly to save water

John Dills
Friday, December 30, 2022
After frigid temperatures, municipalities across the county are fighting to conserve water after leaks from pipes bursting over the past weekend. The Town of Alto has been no exception, with Mayor P.J. Huggins signing an emergency administrative order to stop industries from pulling water.
Mary Fournier and Tina Evans help prepare meals at the First Presbyterian Church of Clarkesville on Christmas Day. E. LANE GRESHAM/Special

Mary Fournier and Tina Evans help prepare meals at the First Presbyterian Church of Clarkesville on Christmas Day. E. LANE GRESHAM/Special

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Church feeds hundreds on Christmas

John Dills
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Amid the chaos of the holidays, the First Presbyterian Church of Clarkesville focuses on giving to those in need, which they did on Christmas Day to those seeking a warm meal on a cold afternoon.
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Hospital wraps gauze on bleeding accounts

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Habersham Medical Center has an even larger back debt to vendors than many thought, as county documents show the facility owed more than $4.4 million in overdue bills as of last week. The Hospital Authority asked the county Dec. 19 for a $1.

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Habersham hunkers through frigid Christmas

John Dills
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Cold weather, forceful winds and dry air invaded much of Northeast Georgia over the Christmas weekend. Brought in by a low-pressure system, areas of Habersham County saw temperatures into the single digits.
Liam Dyer is shown giving a check for $375 to Claudia Jessup, President of the Habersham Humane Society. CLAUDIA JESSUP/Submitted

Liam Dyer is shown giving a check for $375 to Claudia Jessup, President of the Habersham Humane Society. CLAUDIA JESSUP/Submitted

Local youth shows charitable heart for people, animals

John Dills
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
This Christmas season, many pets were not with a loving family. They were within our community with workers and volunteers trying to find their place.
Habersham Central’s Cole Gary goes deep into the post earlier this season against White County. CODY ROGERS/Special

Habersham Central’s Cole Gary goes deep into the post earlier this season against White County. CODY ROGERS/Special

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Raiders edged by Monroe Area in showcase

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
   Habersham Central’s boys basketball team lost a close one to Monroe Area on Saturday, ending their five-game winning streak.    The Raiders (7-2) fell 67-63 in the Sandy’s Spiel Showcase on Monroe’s home floor.    “We didn’t play that well, and that is on me,” Raiders coach Tommy Yancey said.