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Abbey Donaldson (left) and Allie Church hope to help the Lady Raiders stay unbeaten with two matches Thursday night at home.

Abbey Donaldson (left) and Allie Church hope to help the Lady Raiders stay unbeaten with two matches Thursday night at home.

Lady Raider volleyball opens at home

News Staff
Thursday, August 11, 2022
   Habersham Central's volleyball team improved to 3-0 with sweeps over Seckinger (25-14, 25-9) and Banks County (25-16, 25-17) on Thursday night.    The Lady Raider softball team got its first win of the year with a 5-3 decision at White County.
Hallie Hatchett is greeted by Assistant Principal Jennifer Porter at Hazel Grove Elementary on the first day of school. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Hallie Hatchett is greeted by Assistant Principal Jennifer Porter at Hazel Grove Elementary on the first day of school. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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They just keep growing

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
In the spring, the voters passed the E-SPLOST again, a move that will help fund a growing school system. Superintendent Matthew Cooper announced Monday the elementary schools in Habersham County are up 189 students over last year on Day 2 of the new school year.

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Baldwin still at odds with county leadership

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The City of Baldwin has elected not to officially engage in ongoing talks over development standards between Habersham County and other municipalities, contradicting a prior pledge to do so at a January joint meeting.
Currahee Practical Nursing students pictured are (front left to right): Madelyne Simpson; Raneshia Brown; Tamara Gober; Jenna Isbell; Angel Beck; Lauren Isbell; (back left to right) Jessica Bray; Jessica Rider; Alisha Colbert; Alexis Castaneda; Kaitlyn Clark; Allyson Carroll; Gracyn Stewart; Cassandra Isom; Tammy Long; Ashley Warden; Angela Merritt; and Darlene Williams. AMY HULSEY/Submitted

Currahee Practical Nursing students pictured are (front left to right): Madelyne Simpson; Raneshia Brown; Tamara Gober; Jenna Isbell; Angel Beck; Lauren Isbell; (back left to right) Jessica Bray; Jessica Rider; Alisha Colbert; Alexis Castaneda; Kaitlyn Clark; Allyson Carroll; Gracyn Stewart; Cassandra Isom; Tammy Long; Ashley Warden; Angela Merritt; and Darlene Williams. AMY HULSEY/Submitted

North Georgia Tech practical nursing students receive pins

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
North Georgia Technical College’s Practical Nursing students from the Currahee campus recently received their pins in a private graduation ceremony at the college. Pinning ceremonies are a traditional nursing practice that honors students prior to beginning their careers in healthcare.

Three indicted in conspiracy to distribute ‘ghost guns’

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Three men have been arraigned on federal charges of dealing firearms without a license, possession of machine guns, possession of unregistered firearms, and conspiracy. Jelani Kazmende, 38, of Marietta, Wiley Martin, 42, of Acworth, and Robert Louis Jeffords, Jr., 62, of Forest City, N.C.

Arrest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at the Habersham County Detention Center for Aug. 3 to Aug. 8, 2022. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.

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Speed cameras crank up at Tallulah Falls school zone

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The Tallulah Falls Police Department will begin an Automated Traffic Enforcement Speed Device program at schools throughout the city to increase safety for students, parents, teachers, and anyone else traveling through the school zones.
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Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Homecoming celebration: Rock Springs Baptist Church located at 747 Rock Springs Road in Lula will be celebrating its 125th Homecoming Anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 14. The homecoming service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Homecoming at Amy’s Creek: There will be a Homecoming Sunday, Aug.