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Habersham Central graduates rejoice after all their names were called Friday night at Raider stadium. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central graduates rejoice after all their names were called Friday night at Raider stadium. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Sailing to the future

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
The common sentiment among Raider alumni on Friday night was that the graduation seems to be growing exponentially through the years.
The group of officials honoring Canada (middle, red shorts) included Principal Fran Blackburn, Assistant Principal Kevin Weems with Kingston Winters, Victor Scott, Investigator Cale Garrison, Logan’s brother Elijah Shields, Deputy Travis Cross, Deputy Daniel Seeley, Deputy Kayla Neal, Deputy Chase Trammel, Deputy Heidi Lass, Director of Elementary Schools Patrick Franklin, Col. Murray Kogod and Superintendent Matthew Cooper. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

The group of officials honoring Canada (middle, red shorts) included Principal Fran Blackburn, Assistant Principal Kevin Weems with Kingston Winters, Victor Scott, Investigator Cale Garrison, Logan’s brother Elijah Shields, Deputy Travis Cross, Deputy Daniel Seeley, Deputy Kayla Neal, Deputy Chase Trammel, Deputy Heidi Lass, Director of Elementary Schools Patrick Franklin, Col. Murray Kogod and Superintendent Matthew Cooper. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Cornelia Elementary welcomes its hero

News Staff
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Cornelia Elementary student Logan Canada (middle, red shorts) got a full police escort to school on Friday, which was declared “Logan Canada Day” by his classmates and teachers for his heroism over spring break, when he saved his grandfather Victor Scott’s life.
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Good ol’ Chuck waits two years

News Staff
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Edwin Wood will play Charlie Brown in the upcoming Habersham Community Theater production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Playing the lead role in this production is the culmination of a long journey for this Rabun-Gap Nacoochee sophomore.
Baldwin Firefighters put the Power Hawk X to use on a PT Cruiser during the city’s First Responders Day. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Baldwin Firefighters put the Power Hawk X to use on a PT Cruiser during the city’s First Responders Day. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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First Responders Day offers glimpse into Baldwin’s equipment needs

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
First Responders Day took place at Mitchell Gailey Park on Saturday, with emergency personnel coming out to showcase resources they have – like police vehicles, fire engines and well-known technology like the jaws of life – as well as resources they’d like to have.

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County awaits tax digest for budget decisions

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Habersham County is waiting on the final tax digest numbers to see if a millage rate increase will be needed for the 2022-23 fiscal year. Normally, the tax digest information is in by now and the county commissioners are planning budget hearings.
World War II veteran James Ramey joins the Grant-Reeves Veteran and Patriot Singers for the national anthem at Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

World War II veteran James Ramey joins the Grant-Reeves Veteran and Patriot Singers for the national anthem at Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Residents pause to reflect on Memorial Day

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
James Ramey was not going to let anything stop him from singing on Memorial Day.

New member of the family

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Proud parents Cody Chapman and The Northeast Georgian staff writer Amaris E. Rodríguez are excited to announce the birth of their first child, Sebastian Ruben Rodríguez-Chapman. Sebastian was born on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 2:58 a.m. at Habersham Medical Center.

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Beloved shelter dog living well

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Grado spent more than five months in Habersham County’s animal shelter waiting for someone to give him a home, but his patience could pay off well in the end. The beloved Habersham County shelter dog who stole many hearts here before being flown to a rescue in Connecticut is now known as Wilson.