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Vaughn making impression in race for manager’s job

News Staff
Friday, September 24, 2021
Interim County Manager Alicia Vaughn has been on the job since July, and she has given herself plenty to talk about in her next interview for the permanent position. Vaughn has impressed local leaders and made a name for herself as the temporary replacement for the retired Phil Sutton.
This Jeep Grand Cherokee burned after it caught on fire following a crash with a Habersham County Transit van on Thursday morning. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

This Jeep Grand Cherokee burned after it caught on fire following a crash with a Habersham County Transit van on Thursday morning. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Car catches fire after being hit by transit van

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 24, 2021
A car burned quickly in a fire shortly after a crash with a Habersham County Transit van on Thursday morning. Around 7:15 a.m., the transit bus was crossing Georgia Highway 15/U.S. 441 in Hollywood attempting to enter John Wood Road. A Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by Paisley E.
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Former state reps: LOST not going anywhere

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 24, 2021
Officials in multiple cities in Habersham County have spoken out about the financial challenges posed by the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) going to education here, one of just eight counties in Georgia where that is the case.
Panther Creek recreation area has been shuttered all summer due to rain damage and lack of federal funding for repairs.

Panther Creek recreation area has been shuttered all summer due to rain damage and lack of federal funding for repairs.

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Panther Creek on the shelf

Brian Wellmeier
Friday, September 24, 2021
Panther Creek, a popular outdoor attraction for many in the Habersham community, will remain closed until funding is approved by Congress, according to Barb Rainey with the U.S. Forest Service.
The five finalists to be crowned homecoming queen are (from left) Angela Lee, Ady Sedwick, Molly Butler, Brianna Butler and Ella Free. LORI GARY/Submitted

The five finalists to be crowned homecoming queen are (from left) Angela Lee, Ady Sedwick, Molly Butler, Brianna Butler and Ella Free. LORI GARY/Submitted

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Habersham Central Homecoming Court Members

News Staff
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Habersham Central’s homecoming court will be presented Friday night at halftime of the football game between the Raiders and Winder-Barrow. The winner along with the king will be announced at the end of the halftime ceremony. 

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Lady Raiders’ bats erupt

Cody Rogers
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
The Habersham Central softball team won three out of their four games played over the weekend in a tournament in Morgan County thanks largely to an offensive eruption in all three games won. The Lady Raiders scored a total of 28 runs in those three games.
Tallulah Falls’ Barrett Whitener meets Murphy’s Torin Rogers at the net for one of many confrontations during Monday’s match. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Tallulah Falls’ Barrett Whitener meets Murphy’s Torin Rogers at the net for one of many confrontations during Monday’s match. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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TFS gets revenge on Murphy

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Tallulah Falls’ volleyball players, coaches and fans knew Monday’s rematch with Murphy was a big game. In a raucous college-type atmosphere, the Lady Indians secured a monster win over previously-undefeated Murphy (N.C.
MaryKate Bush comes up with a strong spike during the Lady Raiders win over Banks County last Thursday, Sept. 16. CODY ROGERS/Staff

MaryKate Bush comes up with a strong spike during the Lady Raiders win over Banks County last Thursday, Sept. 16. CODY ROGERS/Staff

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Lady Raiders take 2 of 3

Cody Rogers
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
On a three-match day on Sept. 16, the Lady Raiders volleyball team went 2-1 thanks to impressive, back-to-back straight set wins over Rabun County and Banks County in the last two matches. In a closely contested opening match, they lost 2-1 against Cherokee Bluff.