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Meeting with students virtually is a daily part of Habersham County teachers’ lives, as they get together with their students on Google Classroom.

Meeting with students virtually is a daily part of Habersham County teachers’ lives, as they get together with their students on Google Classroom.

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Habersham County teachers adapt to virtual learning

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
   Like so many teachers across Habersham County, Summer Clement misses her students.    The Demorest Elementary first grade teacher has been working with her young pupils virtually since the new semester began Jan.
Habersham Central’s Eli Pilgrim prepares to flip his Winder-Barrow opponent on the way to a pinfall victory during Saturday’s area duals.

Habersham Central’s Eli Pilgrim prepares to flip his Winder-Barrow opponent on the way to a pinfall victory during Saturday’s area duals.

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Raider wrestlers take second in area duals

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
   Habersham Central’s wrestlers put on a show for the home crowd Saturday, pulling out two close matches by one point each and finishing second in the area duals meet.    “We were ecstatic about how the day went,” Raiders coach Morris Brooks said.
Tallulah Falls’ Simeon Respress takes off down court during Friday’s win over George Walton Academy. RANDY CRUMP/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Simeon Respress takes off down court during Friday’s win over George Walton Academy. RANDY CRUMP/Special

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Tallulah Falls boys still unbeaten in region

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
   Tallulah Falls extended its win streak to a season-high eight games Friday night, as they took down George Walton Academy to remain unbeaten in regional play.     TFS started the game slowly, and they found themselves trailing the Bulldogs 17-10 at the end of the first quarter.
Habersham Central's Jazky Bantaum looks for an opening against Lakeview on Saturday.

Habersham Central's Jazky Bantaum looks for an opening against Lakeview on Saturday.

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Lady Raiders split region games, crush Lakeview

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
   Despite being in the midst of a four-game-in-five-days stretch, Habersham Central’s Lady Raiders have gone 2-1 over a condensed portion of their schedule.     “Last week was a good week for us.
Habersham Central’s Brannon Gaines looks for a driving lane during Saturday’s game at the Ninth Grade Academy.

Habersham Central’s Brannon Gaines looks for a driving lane during Saturday’s game at the Ninth Grade Academy.

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Raiders top Cross Keys in old gym

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
   Saturday night’s victory over Cross Keys held a special meaning for Habersham Central boys basketball head coach Cody Anderson.
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Resident seeks paths to COVID-19 vaccines

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 15, 2021
   Habersham County has seen nearly 700 people vaccinated against COVID-19 since the doses first arrived here on Dec. 23.    That number includes 300 at Habersham Medical Center and 378 through the Habersham County Health Department as of Thursday morning.
Former Georgia Sen. John Wilkinson, shown speaking at last year’s legislative breakfast at North Georgia Technical College, will begin leading the school as its president on Feb. 1.

Former Georgia Sen. John Wilkinson, shown speaking at last year’s legislative breakfast at North Georgia Technical College, will begin leading the school as its president on Feb. 1.

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Wilkinson picked to lead North Georgia Technical College

Chamian Cruz
Friday, January 15, 2021
   Former Georgia Sen. John Wilkinson has been appointed as the new president of North Georgia Technical College.
County employees Gary Crocker and Wesley Wade were honored by Habersham County Jan. 4 after calling it a career after decades of service. CAROLYN McDUFFIE/Submitted

County employees Gary Crocker and Wesley Wade were honored by Habersham County Jan. 4 after calling it a career after decades of service. CAROLYN McDUFFIE/Submitted

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Habersham County stalwarts retire after 55 combined years

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 15, 2021
   The Habersham County Public Works Department recently sent off two of its most instrumental members, as Wesley Wade and Gary Crocker both retired from the department on Jan. 4.
Todd Lincks says hello to his creation, Cooper, who sits in front of Kandy Kane Learning Center in Clarkesville.

Todd Lincks says hello to his creation, Cooper, who sits in front of Kandy Kane Learning Center in Clarkesville.

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Local man makes beautiful art out of old tires

Chamian Cruz
Friday, January 15, 2021
   About 18 years ago, Todd Lincks sat at his best friend’s tire shop and watched as he paid “a whole lot of money” to get rid of a semi-truck full of used tires.
Habersham Central’s senior swimmers are (middle row from left) Lauren Nelson, Josh Llanas, Ryan Pastman and Ayla Maughon. Back row are (from left) Matthew Thurmond, Haydn Tatum, Jacob Watts, Clay Parker and Austin Thompson. Front row are assistant coach Ashley Powell, manager Varunya Amphaychith, head coach Lacie Long. RANDY CRUMP/Special

Habersham Central’s senior swimmers are (middle row from left) Lauren Nelson, Josh Llanas, Ryan Pastman and Ayla Maughon. Back row are (from left) Matthew Thurmond, Haydn Tatum, Jacob Watts, Clay Parker and Austin Thompson. Front row are assistant coach Ashley Powell, manager Varunya Amphaychith, head coach Lacie Long. RANDY CRUMP/Special

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Raider swimmers add another state cut before regional meet

News Staff
Friday, January 15, 2021
   Habersham Central’s boys swim team added another state qualifying time during Saturday’s Shiver Me Timbers Meet at Tallulah Falls School, as Josh Martinez earned his first individual state cut of the season in the 100 Yard Butterfly.     Martinez took third in the event with a time of 57.