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Jasmine Williamson of Cornelia was awarded the prestigious National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program in March. CAMERON NICHOLES/Submitted

Jasmine Williamson of Cornelia was awarded the prestigious National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program in March. CAMERON NICHOLES/Submitted

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Cornelia native to further education in STEM thanks to $138K fellowship

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Friday, May 21, 2021
The U.S. Census Bureau states women make up nearly half of the country’s workforce but somehow are still vastly underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workforce.

Missing girl found in Austin, Texas

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Friday, May 21, 2021
Jaylei Smith, the missing girl from Tennessee who was last seen in Clarkesville 10 days ago, was found safe late Wednesday night in Austin, Texas. Smith, 13, was seen in a surveillance photo from a Clarkesville gas station with a 21-year-old man who was with her.
Baldwin Fire Chief Joe Roy has been with the department for 35 years. He is shown beside the memorial for fallen firefighter Cale Thomason. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

Baldwin Fire Chief Joe Roy has been with the department for 35 years. He is shown beside the memorial for fallen firefighter Cale Thomason. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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Legacy burns bright - Roy celebrates 35 years of service to Baldwin fire

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Friday, May 21, 2021
In the early 2000’s, longtime Baldwin Fire Chief Joe Roy and his crew of firefighters got the call just before dusk – The Hartford House furniture store was engulfed in flames.
Traffic map for Habersham Central graduation

Traffic map for Habersham Central graduation

Raiders set to walk the aisle together

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Friday, May 21, 2021
• Habersham Central graduation, 8 p.m. today, Raider Stadium No graduation speech is ever perfect, but Abby Doster knows there’s at least one thing she does not want to talk about tonight with her classmates.
Aric Mawdesley is on the Board of Education's list for approval as Habersham Central's new basketball coach. Photo courtesy of the NEWNAN TIMES HERALD

Aric Mawdesley is on the Board of Education's list for approval as Habersham Central's new basketball coach. Photo courtesy of the NEWNAN TIMES HERALD

Raiders eyeing new boys basketball coach

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
   Pending approval from the Board of Education, Habersham Central has found its new head basketball coach to lead the Raiders’ program.
The Raider baseball team’s varsity award winners were (from left) Logan Hare (MVP, Permanent Team Captain), Azzi Cervantes (Offensive Player of the Year), Austin Jones (Pitcher of the Year), Hadden Carswell (Coca-Cola Academic Award, inaugural Hadden Carswell Perseverance Award), Nolan Ross (Zach Brown Award for Commitment, Dedication and Service), Trevor Stevens (Defensive Player of the Year) and Kaleb Chastain (Most Improved Player). ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

The Raider baseball team’s varsity award winners were (from left) Logan Hare (MVP, Permanent Team Captain), Azzi Cervantes (Offensive Player of the Year), Austin Jones (Pitcher of the Year), Hadden Carswell (Coca-Cola Academic Award, inaugural Hadden Carswell Perseverance Award), Nolan Ross (Zach Brown Award for Commitment, Dedication and Service), Trevor Stevens (Defensive Player of the Year) and Kaleb Chastain (Most Improved Player). ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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Habersham Central baseball banquet

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
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DANIELLE PERCIVAL/Submitted

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Irvin honored

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Raider baseball alum Peyton Irvin was named to the All-USA South West Division Second Team Thursday. After a solid debut season in 2020, Irvin became one of Piedmont’s most reliable hurlers this season. In 2021, he ranked second on the team in both innings pitched, with 77.1, and wins with eight.
Former Lady Raider Paige Cook was named to the All-SEC Newcomer Team last week. Cook, a sophomore, has started every game this season for Mississippi State and currently ranks fifth on the team with a .272 average. She also leads the team in triples and has three home runs. Photo submitted by Brian Ogden/Mississippi State Sports Information

Former Lady Raider Paige Cook was named to the All-SEC Newcomer Team last week. Cook, a sophomore, has started every game this season for Mississippi State and currently ranks fifth on the team with a .272 average. She also leads the team in triples and has three home runs. Photo submitted by Brian Ogden/Mississippi State Sports Information

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Former Lady Raider Cook earns All-SEC Newcomer honors

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Last week, former Lady Raider and current Mississippi State standout Paige Cook earned postseason award recognition when she was named to the All-SEC Newcomer Team for her performance in 2021.  “I found out at practice right before my hitting group.