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This view is from the Annandale housing development back toward where the proposed cell phone tower was slated to be placed.

This view is from the Annandale housing development back toward where the proposed cell phone tower was slated to be placed.

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Commissioners block cell tower, wedding venue

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
   After two hours of hearings Monday night, the Habersham County Board of Commissioners overturned decisions by the planning commission twice, once blocking a cell phone tower from being erected on private property and also to prevent a small wedding venue from starting in another rural area of...
Customers enjoy a meal at Wolf Creek BBQ’s new location since a fire destroyed its former building in Cornelia and forced it to close for four months.

Customers enjoy a meal at Wolf Creek BBQ’s new location since a fire destroyed its former building in Cornelia and forced it to close for four months.

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Wolf Creek BBQ returns in new Clarkesville location

Chamian Cruz
Friday, February 12, 2021
   Wolf Creek BBQ is back in business four months after a fire destroyed its former building in Cornelia.    Owner Mike Roberson said the restaurant sold its first meal out of the new location at the old Ingles Shopping Center in Clarkesville on Feb. 3.
Members of the Reading Divas at the height of their membership included (front to back) Monique Rucker, Tanya Rucker, Tara Young, author Kimya Motley, Lisa Teasley, Kerri Davis, Christie Babers and Talara Deshazer.

Members of the Reading Divas at the height of their membership included (front to back) Monique Rucker, Tanya Rucker, Tara Young, author Kimya Motley, Lisa Teasley, Kerri Davis, Christie Babers and Talara Deshazer.

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Books, baking lead to funds for scholarships

Matthew Osborne
Friday, February 12, 2021
   Whether it’s her love of books or joy in preparing delicious baked goods, Kerri Davis directs all her endeavors to the children in her community.
 Zezmon Zeante Gabriel Steeple, 22, of Homer, and Julio Cesar Gonzales-Brito, 22, of Alto

 Zezmon Zeante Gabriel Steeple, 22, of Homer, and Julio Cesar Gonzales-Brito, 22, of Alto

Drugs dumped in 130 mph Cornelia chase

Chamian Cruz
Friday, February 12, 2021
   Habersham County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a high-speed chase through Cornelia late Sunday night that ended with the suspects crashing into a tree.
Habersham Central’s Bryce Pittman (right) goes up for a shot with a Winder-Barrow defender draped all over him during Tuesday’s game.

Habersham Central’s Bryce Pittman (right) goes up for a shot with a Winder-Barrow defender draped all over him during Tuesday’s game.

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Raiders’ late rally comes up just short

Cody Rogers
Friday, February 12, 2021
   A fourth quarter surge by the Habersham Central boys basketball team wasn’t enough to rally past the Winder-Barrow Bulldoggs, who held on to beat the Raiders 69-64 Tuesday night.
Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade looks to score inside against Winder-Barrow on Tuesday night.

Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade looks to score inside against Winder-Barrow on Tuesday night.

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Lady Raiders clinch No. 2 seed, spot in playoffs

Cody Rogers
Friday, February 12, 2021
   With a dominant 51-34 win over Winder-Barrow on Tuesday, the Habersham Central Lady Raiders will head into the upcoming Region 8-6A tournament as the No. 2 seed, which guarantees them a first round bye and a spot in the state playoffs.
Habersham Central’s Angel Zavala boots the ball downfield during Tuesday night’s win over Gainesville.

Habersham Central’s Angel Zavala boots the ball downfield during Tuesday night’s win over Gainesville.

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Habersham boys top Gainesville in opener

Matthew Osborne
Friday, February 12, 2021
   Habersham Central’s boys soccer team did not have to be told the importance of Tuesday night’s opener against Gainesville.    The Raiders jumped out to an early lead against the Red Elephants and held on through a furious final 30 minutes for a 2-1, season-opening victory at Raider Stadium.
Habersham Central’s Breelyn Carroll makes a move on a defender during a game last season.

Habersham Central’s Breelyn Carroll makes a move on a defender during a game last season.

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SOCCER 2021: Habersham, Tallulah Falls teams take the pitch

News Staff
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
   Habersham Central’s girls soccer team was on the verge of a breakthrough season in 2020, but COVID-19 ended those dreams when the world shut down.    “We’re kind of in a hangover wondering what could have been,” Lady Raiders coach Jeff LaBarbera said.
Habersham Central's Adal Navarrete made it to state as a freshman.

Habersham Central's Adal Navarrete made it to state as a freshman.

Raiders send six wrestlers to state

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
   Dalton King almost had his opponent turned over. If the match had been 15 seconds longer, he just might have earned a pinfall win in Saturday’s 220-pound regional wrestling final.