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Pitts gets the nod to lead Clarkesville Elementary

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The Habersham County Board of Education named Georgia Pitts as the new principal of Clarkesville Elementary School on Monday.  “She is a very capable leader and she believes in our mission of success for all students,” said Superintendent Matthew Cooper at Monday night’s board of education meeting.
Erik Jordan, a fourth-grade student at Woodville Elementary School, read his award-winning poem to the Habersham County Board of Education on Monday, to the delight of board members Robert Barron and Doug Westmoreland. CHAMIAN CRUZ/Staff

Erik Jordan, a fourth-grade student at Woodville Elementary School, read his award-winning poem to the Habersham County Board of Education on Monday, to the delight of board members Robert Barron and Doug Westmoreland. CHAMIAN CRUZ/Staff

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‘Super-talented’ state champion - Woodville student shines with award-winning poem

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
For the first time in more than a year, the Habersham County Board of Education welcomed a set of parents and students to a board meeting on Monday — and for a very special reason.
Some gas stations in Habersham County saw supplies wane starting Sunday and Monday after a cyberattack shut down the Colonial Pipeline based in Alpharetta. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Some gas stations in Habersham County saw supplies wane starting Sunday and Monday after a cyberattack shut down the Colonial Pipeline based in Alpharetta. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Gas shortage hits Georgia in wake of pipeline shutdown

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Gas prices rose toward $3 Monday morning in locations across Northeast Georgia and several stations were out of gas or down to the bare minimum in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline shutdown over the weekend.
Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell speaks as County Manager Phil Sutton listens to his plea for immediate raises for his officers. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell speaks as County Manager Phil Sutton listens to his plea for immediate raises for his officers. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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‘I’ll take the heat’ - Sheriff gets his deputies raises, takes blame if taxes rise

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
For a minute, it looked like the county commissioners were not sold on Sheriff Joey Terrell’s pleas for help with getting his men and women a desperately-needed pay increase. With many of his deputies standing in the back of the courtroom, Terrell laid it out for the commissioners.
BRADLEY JOHNSON/Submitted

BRADLEY JOHNSON/Submitted

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Habersham Central wrestling awards

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Friday, May 7, 2021
The Raider wrestling team held a joint banquet celebrating this year’s team and last year’s seniors who were not able to have one due to the COVID-19 shutdown.
Habersham Central girls soccer varsity award winners are (from left) Sarah Clark (Most Improved and 1st Team All-Region), Addi Banks (Offensive MVP and 2nd Team All-Region), Nykerriah Brown (MVP), Breelyn Carroll (Honorable Mention All-Region), Sydney Turner (Defensive MVP and 2nd Team All-Region) Anna LaBarbera (1st Team All-Region), Jackie Orozco (Top Senior Scholar) and Riley Wilson (Caroline Bagwell/Coach’s Award). RAEGAN TURNER/Special

Habersham Central girls soccer varsity award winners are (from left) Sarah Clark (Most Improved and 1st Team All-Region), Addi Banks (Offensive MVP and 2nd Team All-Region), Nykerriah Brown (MVP), Breelyn Carroll (Honorable Mention All-Region), Sydney Turner (Defensive MVP and 2nd Team All-Region) Anna LaBarbera (1st Team All-Region), Jackie Orozco (Top Senior Scholar) and Riley Wilson (Caroline Bagwell/Coach’s Award). RAEGAN TURNER/Special

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Habersham Central Girls Soccer Banquet

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Friday, May 7, 2021
Habersham Central’s girls soccer team 9-10 and 7-5 in Region 8-6A this season.

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Former Lady Raider guides team to cheer championship

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Friday, May 7, 2021
When Brooke Ciolino heard the University of West Florida’s name called as National Cheerleaders Association Champions April 10, she said the moment was surreal.  “When they called our name, it was just like all the things we’d dealt with went away.
Parker Behrends (center) signs his national letter of intent April 29 to become the latest Raider to continue his track and field career at Berry College. With Behrends are his grandmother Mary Behrends and father Ray Behrends. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Parker Behrends (center) signs his national letter of intent April 29 to become the latest Raider to continue his track and field career at Berry College. With Behrends are his grandmother Mary Behrends and father Ray Behrends. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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Behrends heading for Berry

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Friday, May 7, 2021
For Parker Behrends, it was the welcoming, family atmosphere that pulled him to Berry College.  “They kind of reached out to me, and as soon as I got there it was immediately welcoming. That was the main decision,” Behrends said.
Cole Gragg (19) lays a hit on a receiver in the middle of the field during Wednesday’s practice. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Cole Gragg (19) lays a hit on a receiver in the middle of the field during Wednesday’s practice. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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Raiders spring into action

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Friday, May 7, 2021
After having spring football cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the echoes of whistles and pads popping have been welcome additions to the air in and around Raider Stadium this spring.