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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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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.
Habersham wrestlers fared well at the Arrowhead Classic at Stephens County on Saturday. Participants included (front row, from left) Zach Chitwood, Westin Lakey and Andrew Sosebee. Middle row are (from left) Ryan McDonald, Eli Thorton, Justin Whitney and Callum Spivey. Back row are (from left) coach Morris Brooks, Javonte Brown, Jayden Garrison and Landyn Savage.

Habersham wrestlers fared well at the Arrowhead Classic at Stephens County on Saturday. Participants included (front row, from left) Zach Chitwood, Westin Lakey and Andrew Sosebee. Middle row are (from left) Ryan McDonald, Eli Thorton, Justin Whitney and Callum Spivey. Back row are (from left) coach Morris Brooks, Javonte Brown, Jayden Garrison and Landyn Savage.

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Raiders grapple to three titles, earn 3rd in Stephens tourney

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Habersham Central was third among nine teams with six placers, 20 wins and 15 pinfalls to show for the Arrowhead Classic at Stephens County High School on Saturday.    "We placed third overall while giving up four weight classes,” Raiders coach Morris Brooks said.
Growth in the future, including at the Industrial Park in Baldwin, will likely depend on water-sewer infrastructure in the municipalities of Habersham County. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Growth in the future, including at the Industrial Park in Baldwin, will likely depend on water-sewer infrastructure in the municipalities of Habersham County. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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Habersham water infrastructure key element in county’s future

John Dills
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
• This is the final article in a five-part series.    The City of Baldwin and the City of Demorest have signed the agreement stating that Demorest will continue to pay Baldwin for water.
rant-Reeves VFW Post 7720 Commander Bill Miles salutes after placing a wreath on the grave of a veteran at the VFW Memorial Park on Saturday as part of the Wreaths Across America program. Volunteers helped place all the wreaths throughout the cemetery.

rant-Reeves VFW Post 7720 Commander Bill Miles salutes after placing a wreath on the grave of a veteran at the VFW Memorial Park on Saturday as part of the Wreaths Across America program. Volunteers helped place all the wreaths throughout the cemetery.

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Locals celebrate veterans with Wreaths Across America

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Two ceremonies were held Saturday to honor local military veterans at the holidays as part of the Wreaths Across America program.    Both the VFW Memorial Park and Old Clarkesville Cemetery were decorated with wreaths after a long fundraising period to make it happen here for the first time.