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Habersham Central’s Caleb Wade goes up high for a catch against a Stephens County defender last week. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Caleb Wade goes up high for a catch against a Stephens County defender last week. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Dogg gone familiar scenario

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 24, 2021
Habersham Central finds itself in a similar situation to last year. The Raiders finished the non-conference slate 2-2 for the second straight season, and they face off with Winder-Barrow in the Region 8-6A opener.
The displays included 13 candles (above) lit to remember the servicemen and women lost in the recent attack in Afghanistan. Photos courtesy of KIM MARTIN/Kimmers Photgraphy

The displays included 13 candles (above) lit to remember the servicemen and women lost in the recent attack in Afghanistan. Photos courtesy of KIM MARTIN/Kimmers Photgraphy

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Veterans jamboree

News Staff
Friday, September 24, 2021
Grant-Reeves VFW Post 7720 had a record turnout Saturday for its Veterans Jamboree, an event that began years ago at the Cornelia Community House and expanded over time.

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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.
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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.