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Habersham Central’s Colby Watson (second from left) takes the podium as the 6A state runner-up at 195 pounds in Macon on Friday night. BRADLEY JOHNSON/Submitted

Habersham Central’s Colby Watson (second from left) takes the podium as the 6A state runner-up at 195 pounds in Macon on Friday night. BRADLEY JOHNSON/Submitted

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Watson takes silver in state meet

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Habersham Central’s Colby Watson took second place in the 6A state meet, but he did not go down in the championship match without a fight. Watson faced Josh McCutchen of Valdosta in the sectional finals and was quickly pinned by the now-state champion.
Sataria Cantrell had a monster game inside for the Lady Raiders against Lanier on Wednesday. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Sataria Cantrell had a monster game inside for the Lady Raiders against Lanier on Wednesday. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Lady Raiders qualify for state playoffs

News Staff
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Habersham Central's girls basketball team knocked off host Lanier 38-30 in a regional quarterfinal Wednesday to earn a berth in the state playoffs.    The Lady Raiders will play Buford on Friday night in the semifinals for a chance to earn a home game in the state playoffs.
Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Community Evening of Worship for Women Women’s Small Groups of Bethlehem Baptist Church presents a ‘Community Evening of Worship for Women.’

Arrest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at the Habersham County Detention Center for Feb. 9-Feb. 14, 2022. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.

Births

News Staff
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Faith Unique Griffin Amber Griffin of Toccoa announces the birth of her daughter, Faith Unique Griffin, Jan. 18, 2022, at Habersham Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 inches long. She joins siblings Triscity and Amyliana Griffin.
Pictured from left are 11th graders Ava Gruszczinski, Roberto Rios-Martinez, Elisa Smith and Jamie Gant. DORA LUCAS/Submitted

Pictured from left are 11th graders Ava Gruszczinski, Roberto Rios-Martinez, Elisa Smith and Jamie Gant. DORA LUCAS/Submitted

Governor's honors semifinalists

News Staff
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Habersham Central High School would like to congratulate four students who have been identified as semifinalists for the Georgia Governor's Honors Program. These students were selected by GHP to move on to the in-person interview and audition rounds of the competition which will be held on Feb. 26.

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Oliver honored for planning

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
The City of Clarkesville has been nationally recognized again for town planner Lew Oliver’s efforts in planning for the future redevelopment of the city.
Karla Paramo smiles during her part of the presentation about parent involvement coordinators at the Feb. 10 work session as Superintendent Matthew Cooper listens. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

Karla Paramo smiles during her part of the presentation about parent involvement coordinators at the Feb. 10 work session as Superintendent Matthew Cooper listens. AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ/Staff

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Schools work to connect parents to kids’ education

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
To build a bridge and establish better communication with families, the Habersham County School district has leaned on their parent involvement coordinators to help establish relationships with families, therefore increasing services and a student’s chances of a fulfilling education.

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Schools approve ESPLOST vote for primary

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
The Habersham County School District Board of Education unanimously approved the referendum continuing the penny sales tax to every retail purchase made in Habersham County to the ballot for voting in May. Superintendent Matthew Cooper said this sales tax is nothing new.
Wade Rhodes presented Phil Sutton (right) with his award for 2021 Habersham Countian of the Year at the gala event Feb. 10. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Wade Rhodes presented Phil Sutton (right) with his award for 2021 Habersham Countian of the Year at the gala event Feb. 10. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Sutton honored by Habersham Chamber

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
When he retired last summer, Phil Sutton achieved what many people strive for – leave a place better than you found it. Sutton was honored at the Habersham Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards gala on Feb. 10 as the 2021 Habersham Countian of the Year.