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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

News Staff
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.

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Anderson steps down as Raider boys hoops coach

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Friday, May 7, 2021
Cody Anderson resigned as Habersham Central’s boys’ basketball coach after two seasons leading the Raiders.   Anderson officially stepped aside Tuesday after meeting with HCHS’ administration Monday afternoon.
Habersham County Sheriff's Office: Five most wanted fugitives.

Habersham County Sheriff's Office: Five most wanted fugitives.

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Sheriff’s deputies seek five most wanted fugitives

News Staff
Friday, May 7, 2021
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office has listed its five most wanted fugitives who have violated probation and are required to surrender themselves to custody. Cody Ray Bennett was arrested last summer on drug charges when he and another man were stopped in Alto shortly after midnight.

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Schools to add mental health specialists

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Friday, May 7, 2021
Habersham County Schools will open its doors in the fall with two new mental health specialists, bringing the total up to three who will be available to meet the needs of students across all 14 campuses.  The new mental health specialists are Miriam Duncan and Abby Griffin.

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Time running out for Baldwin Police to restock their forces

News Staff
Friday, May 7, 2021
A plan to resolve the potential forthcoming police officer shortage in Baldwin has yet to be announced as the May 12 deadline approaches. By Wednesday of next week, three of Baldwin’s five police officers, including Interim Police Chief Matt Nall, will no longer work for the department.
MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Floods wash out Georgia Street

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Friday, May 7, 2021
Excessive rains caused a cave-in beneath Georgia Street on the Piedmont Unversity campus in Demorest. The city is working to repair it during a busy week that also saw freak lightning strikes damage water lines.
Demorest’s Downtown Development Authority is looking to expand options for dining customers downtown with an entertainment district ordinance. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Demorest’s Downtown Development Authority is looking to expand options for dining customers downtown with an entertainment district ordinance. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Demorest eyes public hearings for entertainment district

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Friday, May 7, 2021
Demorest will hold public hearings at the end of May to discuss designating part of downtown as an “entertainment district,” allowing alcohol to be carried outside of an establishment into a designated area.
VFW Bugler Danny Stephens plays during the National Day of Prayer recognition in Cornelia on Thursday morning. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

VFW Bugler Danny Stephens plays during the National Day of Prayer recognition in Cornelia on Thursday morning. BRIAN WELLMEIER/Staff

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County pauses for Day of Prayer

News Staff
Friday, May 7, 2021
Events held in the name of National Prayer Day took place throughout Habersham County on Thursday. The first event happened at 8:30 a.m. around a fire pit just outside Tallulah Falls Student Center. Myrna Fouts, the main coordinator of the event, was there in attendance.