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The Lady Raiders faced two challenging regional matches at home Tuesday night. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

The Lady Raiders faced two challenging regional matches at home Tuesday night. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Lady Raiders softball, volleyball face big challenges

News Staff
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Habersham Central's volleyball team lost two tough region matches Tuesday night.    The Lady Raiders battled Jackson County, taking the first set but falling in a close third frame, 22-25, 25-22, 15-11. Against North Forsyth, the Lady Raiders fell in straight sets, 25-13, 25-16.
Feed Habersham volunteers Danny and Kristen Mote are shown with their son Marshall. DANNY MOTE/Submitted

Feed Habersham volunteers Danny and Kristen Mote are shown with their son Marshall. DANNY MOTE/Submitted

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Volunteers look to feed Habersham

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, August 19, 2022
What began as a simple discussion like any other has matured into a full-fledged operation seeking to tackle the issue of food insecurity in Habersham County.
Siblings Levi and Hope are shown representing Great Cycle Challenge at Chainbuster Racing on Aug. 3. SUBMITTED

Siblings Levi and Hope are shown representing Great Cycle Challenge at Chainbuster Racing on Aug. 3. SUBMITTED

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Siblings pedal for Childhood Cancer cure

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Friday, August 19, 2022
Following their favorite pastime of cycling, two local siblings are hitting the pavement extra hard in September to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Faced with massive staff shortages, Sheriff Joey Terrell went to county leaders this week and told them it is time to raise the pay of jail officers by $2 per hour.

Faced with massive staff shortages, Sheriff Joey Terrell went to county leaders this week and told them it is time to raise the pay of jail officers by $2 per hour.

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Terrell raising jail officers’ pay now, not later

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 19, 2022
Sheriff Joey Terrell is taking matters into his own hands regarding the staffing at the Habersham County Detention Center. Faced with massive staff shortages, Terrell went to county leaders this week and told them it is time to raise the pay of jail officers by $2 per hour.
Gabrielle Beutler (center) receives a Quilt of Valor at a May luncheon at the VFW Grant-Reeves Post 7720 in Cornelia. FILE

Gabrielle Beutler (center) receives a Quilt of Valor at a May luncheon at the VFW Grant-Reeves Post 7720 in Cornelia. FILE

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Stolen valor alleged

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 19, 2022
A woman honored with a Quilt of Valor by the Grant-Reeves VFW Post 7720 in May was arrested Aug. 11 on charges that she falsified her status as a veteran.
Habersham Central's volleyball team won its first three games before falling twice Tuesday. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central's volleyball team won its first three games before falling twice Tuesday. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Lady Raiders look to bounce back

News Staff
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Habersham Central's volleyball team bounced back with two wins Thursday night, knocking off Lumpkin County in three sets (25-19, 18-25, 15-4) and sweeping Commerce 25-4, 25-8. The Lady Raiders improved to 5-2 this season.
Chris and April Akridge stole the show and were the judges’ choice for the big winner at the Dancing with the Stars for Hope event on Saturday night at Habersham Central High School. JOHN MARTIN/Special

Chris and April Akridge stole the show and were the judges’ choice for the big winner at the Dancing with the Stars for Hope event on Saturday night at Habersham Central High School. JOHN MARTIN/Special

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Dancers raise $100K for Hope

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
For the first time in three years, Dancing with the Stars for Hope returned in its full form and glory to raise more than $100,000 for Circle of Hope. The event featured six teams from the community cutting a rug and entertaining, while supporting the county’s best weapon against domestic violence.