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Brody Bantaum skies for a rebound in the seventh grade championship game. The Raiders knocked off Franklin County 43-36 to win the title.

Brody Bantaum skies for a rebound in the seventh grade championship game. The Raiders knocked off Franklin County 43-36 to win the title.

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Habersham Middle School boys teams sweep titles

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
   On Monday night, Habersham County’s seventh and eighth grade boys basketball teams were crowned Northeast Georgia Independent Athletic Association (NEGIAA) champions, as the seventh grade team beat Franklin County and the eighth graders topped Madison County.
Emyrie Combs attacks the basket during the seventh grade girls championship game held at Franklin County last Saturday. Combs poured in 15 points in the Lady Raiders’ 31-25 victory over Rabun County. SHANE SCOGGINS/Franklin County Citizen

Emyrie Combs attacks the basket during the seventh grade girls championship game held at Franklin County last Saturday. Combs poured in 15 points in the Lady Raiders’ 31-25 victory over Rabun County. SHANE SCOGGINS/Franklin County Citizen

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Habersham's 7th grade girls top Rabun County for title

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
   Habersham County’s seventh grade girls team capped off a nearly-perfect season last Saturday, as they took down Rabun County 31-25 to be crowned the Northeast Georgia Independent Athletic Association (NEGIAA) champions.
The refurbished ambulance for Habersham County Emergency Services will save taxpayers around $90,000.

The refurbished ambulance for Habersham County Emergency Services will save taxpayers around $90,000.

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Habersham County Emergency Services gaining equipment, personnel

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
   Habersham County Emergency Services is sprucing up its fleet while saving county taxpayers money at the same time.    The county recently completed a remounted ambulance that saved between $90,000 and $100,000 from what it would have cost to buy another brand new ambulance.
This home on Timberwood Trail in Demorest was lost to a fire Monday afternoon. Photo submitted by Habersham County Emergency Services

This home on Timberwood Trail in Demorest was lost to a fire Monday afternoon. Photo submitted by Habersham County Emergency Services

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Demorest home lost in afternoon blaze

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
   A Demorest home burned completely Monday afternoon in a fire, the cause of which was still unknown a day later.
Panther Creek’s beautiful trails and scenic hiking areas are still getting visitors even though they are technically closed.

Panther Creek’s beautiful trails and scenic hiking areas are still getting visitors even though they are technically closed.

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Park visitations up during pandemic

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
   While the U.S. Forest Service does not actively measure visitation levels, some anecdotal reports estimate there’s been a 30% or more increase at the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests since the COVID-19 pandemic began.     That’s according to U.S.
Cornelia Fire Chief Billy Jenkins stands inside the new fire station on the south end of the city along with firefighters Angela Martin and Christopher Bruce.

Cornelia Fire Chief Billy Jenkins stands inside the new fire station on the south end of the city along with firefighters Angela Martin and Christopher Bruce.

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Cornelia Fire Station's opening sparks new era

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
   Fire Chief Billy Jenkins will be busy the next couple of days helping his staff move into Cornelia’s second fire station after it began operating Monday at 8 a.m. He’s excited about the move, as it has been a long time coming.
Lady Raiders head coach Bill Bradley reached his 500th career basketball coaching win Tuesday night in Habersham’s victory over Central Gwinnett. Bradley’s career has spanned 31 years and three states, and he attributes his success to the players, coaches and administrators he’s worked with.

Lady Raiders head coach Bill Bradley reached his 500th career basketball coaching win Tuesday night in Habersham’s victory over Central Gwinnett. Bradley’s career has spanned 31 years and three states, and he attributes his success to the players, coaches and administrators he’s worked with.

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Lady Raiders coach Bradley still having fun after 500 wins

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 22, 2021
    When the buzzer sounded to seal Habersham Central’s 52-36 win over Central Gwinnett Tuesday night, it also gave Lady Raiders head coach Bill Bradley his 500th career victory.
Tallulah Falls’ Julian Gober blocks Towns County’s Jake McTaggart during a Dec. 3 game. The Indians have not lost since that night 50 days ago.

Tallulah Falls’ Julian Gober blocks Towns County’s Jake McTaggart during a Dec. 3 game. The Indians have not lost since that night 50 days ago.

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Tallulah Falls boys win ninth consecutive game

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 22, 2021
   Tallulah Falls’ boys basketball team extended its win streak to nine games to take sole possession of first place in Region 8A private, as they slid past Athens Christian 42-36 Tuesday night.