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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.
Tallulah Falls’ Katy Corbett celebrates with teammate Veronaye Charlton during the second half of Friday’s game. Corbett hit 10 3-pointers to set a school record.

Tallulah Falls’ Katy Corbett celebrates with teammate Veronaye Charlton during the second half of Friday’s game. Corbett hit 10 3-pointers to set a school record.

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Corbett drains 10 3-pointers for Tallulah Falls record

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
   Katy Corbett torched the nets with six 3-pointers in the first half, and she had a clear goal for the second half.    “I need to get 10,” the Tallulah Falls senior said, noting that her mother and coach Brandy Corbett’s best effort was nine treys in a 45-point game at Jefferson High.
Splashe PYOP Art Studio Owner Valerie Wheeler, right, helps Blair Huddleston during a glass fusing class.

Splashe PYOP Art Studio Owner Valerie Wheeler, right, helps Blair Huddleston during a glass fusing class.

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Art studio offers chance to unwind in age of COVID-19

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
   Three pairs of moms and daughters let their creative juices flow onto glass heart suncatchers during a recent evening at Splashe PYOP (Paint-Your-Own Pottery) Art Studio. It wasn’t their first time there, but the group agreed they didn’t visit often enough.
Beth Allen worked for Habersham County for 37 years and was was a huge advocate for animals.

Beth Allen worked for Habersham County for 37 years and was was a huge advocate for animals.

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Longtime county employee, animal lover recalled fondly

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
   Beth Allen loved animals, and she made it her business to make sure they were taken care of.    Allen, 67, of Turnerville died Feb. 3 after 37 years of working for Habersham County, but she was perhaps better known for her dedication to pets in the area.
Habersham Medical Center emergency department nurse Taylor Harkness gets his vaccine late last week as part of the continuing effort to vaccinate healthcare workers.

Habersham Medical Center emergency department nurse Taylor Harkness gets his vaccine late last week as part of the continuing effort to vaccinate healthcare workers.

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COVID-19 positive cases dropping in Habersham County

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
   Cases of COVID-19 in Habersham County have dropped to their lowest levels since Nov. 15, according to data from the Georgia Department of Public Health.    On Monday, the seven-day moving average for positive cases per day dropped to 11.