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Habersham Central outfielder Austin Jones scores in the second inning on a sacrifice fly from Logan Bogue for one of the 16 runs the Raiders scored Monday night.

Habersham Central outfielder Austin Jones scores in the second inning on a sacrifice fly from Logan Bogue for one of the 16 runs the Raiders scored Monday night.

Raiders rally against Dacula, crush Central Gwinnett in opener

The Habersham Central Raiders baseball team exploded in a 16-3 win Monday against Central Gwinnett, which ended after 4 ½ innings due to the GHSA run rule. In only four innings of offense, the Raiders tallied 11 hits, 11 RBIs and six walks.
Crystal Holcomb, Director of Nursing at Habersham County Schools, addresses the Habersham County Board of Education on Monday about the COVID-19 vaccines that will be open to all school staff starting Thursday.

Crystal Holcomb, Director of Nursing at Habersham County Schools, addresses the Habersham County Board of Education on Monday about the COVID-19 vaccines that will be open to all school staff starting Thursday.

Teachers put their best arm forward for vaccinations

The Habersham County Board of education had a lot to celebrate on Monday.     Aside from it being Board of Education Appreciation Week, Superintendent Matthew Cooper shared that plans were set in place for teachers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 starting tomorrow.
Photo by KEVIN YANG/Unsplash

Photo by KEVIN YANG/Unsplash

Habersham Central's prom set to return April 24

Habersham Central moved its prom to late summer last year due to COVID-19 before ultimately cancelling the event.    The Raiders plan to bring prom back this year, though, and the event is scheduled for to be on campus in an open-air event Saturday, April 24.

Officer avert potential murder-suicide

A 71-year-old Cornelia man was charged with fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, reckless driving and two counts of aggravated assault after storming out of a doctor’s office allegedly stating “he was going to kill his daughter and then kill himself.”
Master Flight Paramedic Frank De Armas (right) was honored on Friday for his 20 years of service, which is a rare accomplishment in the industry.

Master Flight Paramedic Frank De Armas (right) was honored on Friday for his 20 years of service, which is a rare accomplishment in the industry.

Flight medic honored for 20 years of service

Imagine saving one life and changing the whole trajectory of a family tree. Now, imagine being a flight paramedic having done over 2,000 flights in 20 years.
Habersham Central senior Carter Marsengill (left) works with the crew filming Friday at Habersham Medical Center for a feature story on 60 Minutes-Plus.

Habersham Central senior Carter Marsengill (left) works with the crew filming Friday at Habersham Medical Center for a feature story on 60 Minutes-Plus.

Habersham senior gets chance to shadow ‘60 Minutes’ film crew

Carter Marsengill knows that to get somewhere in life, you have to shoot your shot.    That’s what he did last week while filming a piece for HabRaider Video at Habersham Medical Center.
TFS starting pitcher Aubrey Higgins celebrates during his complete game against Bethlehem Christian Academy on Tuesday. CODY ROGERS/Staff

TFS starting pitcher Aubrey Higgins celebrates during his complete game against Bethlehem Christian Academy on Tuesday. CODY ROGERS/Staff

Tallulah Falls baseball keeps hot start going

Tallulah Falls’ baseball team continued its hot streak Wednesday, crushing the Riverside Military Academy Eagles 12-4 for the third win in their first four games of the season. Starting pitcher Aiden Gragg pitched a complete game, allowing two earned runs and tallying seven strikeouts.
Habersham Central’s Hunter Tatum stares down a hitter during Wednesday night’s game against Dacula.

Habersham Central’s Hunter Tatum stares down a hitter during Wednesday night’s game against Dacula.

Errors doom Raiders in loss to Dacula

Coming off a dramatic extra-inning win in their region opener on Monday, Habersham Central’s baseball team couldn’t keep the momentum rolling Wednesday, falling 12-3 to Dacula.     “I think the key is we’ve got to learn how to experience success.