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Habersham Central’s Nykerriah Brown works around a zone defense during Friday night’s win over Central Gwinnett.

Habersham Central’s Nykerriah Brown works around a zone defense during Friday night’s win over Central Gwinnett.

Lady Raiders rolling on the way to region tournament

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
   The Lady Raiders put a bow on the No. 2 seed in the Region 8-6A tournament Friday night, as they routed Central Gwinnett 55-27 in their regular season finale.     “It’s good to have a game where you get everybody in,” Lady Raiders head coach Bill Bradley said.
Tallulah Falls' Simeon Respress weaves through traffic during the Indians' win over Athens Christian.

Tallulah Falls' Simeon Respress weaves through traffic during the Indians' win over Athens Christian.

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Tallulah Falls hoops teams punch tickets to regional finals

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
   Last weekend, both Tallulah Falls basketball teams booked spots in the Region 8A private finals and secured home playoff games in the state tournament. Saturday the boys downed Athens Academy in a 61-59 nailbiter, while the Lady Indians flew past George Walton Friday.
Habersham Central’s Grant Tipton launches a 3-pointer over Central Gwinnett’s Osiris Shabazz on Friday night.

Habersham Central’s Grant Tipton launches a 3-pointer over Central Gwinnett’s Osiris Shabazz on Friday night.

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Tipton's treys lead Raiders past Central Gwinnett

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
   Coming down the stretch of Friday night’s regular season finale with Central Gwinnett, Habersham Central head coach Cody Anderson said that for a moment he thought he was experiencing deja vu.
Habersham Central’s Colby Watson (above) ran into Buford’s Aaron Riner for the second time in a week in Macon.

Habersham Central’s Colby Watson (above) ran into Buford’s Aaron Riner for the second time in a week in Macon.

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Raider wrestlers win six matches at state

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
   Habersham Central’s wrestling team had a good showing from five athletes who competed in the Class 6A state championships in Macon over the weekend.    “I told our guys there are no bad wrestlers at the state tournament, and we competed well,” Raiders coach Morris Brooks said.
Habersham Central’s Ryalie Acker looks to get past a defender during a Feb. 9 game against Gainesville High.

Habersham Central’s Ryalie Acker looks to get past a defender during a Feb. 9 game against Gainesville High.

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Raiders kick Dawson County

News Staff
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
   Habersham Central’s girls soccer team bounced back in a big way from an opening loss, crushing Dawson County 6-0 on Feb. 11.    Sarah Clark had a hat trick for the Lady Raiders with three goals, while Anna LaBarbera, Breelyn Carroll and Adi Banks each scored one.

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Missing Turnerville woman found dead

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
   A Turnerville woman who was missing for four days was found dead Monday not far from her own home.    Worried family members filed a report with Habersham County Sheriff’s deputies Friday after they had not seen Mylessa “Bo” Zimmerman since 10 p.m. the previous night and her car was missing.
Habersham Central’s Logan Bogue and the Raiders will be back in action with two games at Raider Park on Saturday.

Habersham Central’s Logan Bogue and the Raiders will be back in action with two games at Raider Park on Saturday.

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Raider baseball team has put in work since COVID-19 stoppage

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
   Habersham Central’s baseball team has been working since summer to build itself into a potential force on the diamond this year.    The Raiders played just 14 games last year – splitting them at 7-7 – before COVID-19 suspended the season.
Unsplash/Michael Longmire

Unsplash/Michael Longmire

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Heroin use making dangerous comeback

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
   In Habersham County, as in the rest of Georgia, “meth is still king,” according to Sheriff Joey Terrell. But the use of heroin, especially that which is laced with fentanyl, has also been on the rise in at least the last four years.
Demorest Fire Chief Ken Ranalli explains the ins and outs of his ladder truck.

Demorest Fire Chief Ken Ranalli explains the ins and outs of his ladder truck.

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County crunches numbers on Demorest fire protection

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
   Demorest City Council asked Habersham County for a presentation on providing fire protection for their city, and county officials have responded with some preliminary data.