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Sophomore Cole Gary looks to finish over a Trojan defender during Tuesday night’s 57-47 loss at North Hall.

Sophomore Cole Gary looks to finish over a Trojan defender during Tuesday night’s 57-47 loss at North Hall.

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Slow third quarter dooms Raiders at North Hall

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 15, 2021
   For the second time this season, Habersham Central traveled to North Hall. Unfortunately, Tuesday night’s game ended differently from the first matchup, as the Raiders fell 57-47.
Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade drives inside against a Stephens County defender during Tuesday night’s game in Toccoa.

Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade drives inside against a Stephens County defender during Tuesday night’s game in Toccoa.

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Lady Raiders grind it out, get even with Stephens County

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 15, 2021
   It was not a game for the Springfield archives, but Habersham Central’s girls grinded it out Tuesday night and found a way to get even with Stephens County in a 42-39 road win.
Tallulah Falls' Charlie Cody prepares for a free throw against Athens Academy. Photo courtesy of BRIAN CARTER

Tallulah Falls' Charlie Cody prepares for a free throw against Athens Academy. Photo courtesy of BRIAN CARTER

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Tallulah Falls boys run winning streak to seven

News Staff
Friday, January 15, 2021
   The No. 10 Tallulah Falls Indians won Tuesday night to keep their winning streak going at seven in a row, downing Athens Academy, 58-35.     Gabe Keene led TFS with a season-high 24 points, while Simeon Respress and Sammy Davis both chipped in with nine points.
Chan Gailey of Clarkesville coaches Tua Tagovailoa with the Miami Dolphins earlier this season. Gailey left the Dolphins Jan. 6 ending what could be his last coaching stop. ALLEN EYESTONE/Courtesy of Palm Beach Post

Chan Gailey of Clarkesville coaches Tua Tagovailoa with the Miami Dolphins earlier this season. Gailey left the Dolphins Jan. 6 ending what could be his last coaching stop. ALLEN EYESTONE/Courtesy of Palm Beach Post

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Gailey returns home with coaching likely in rear-view mirror

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 15, 2021
   Chan Gailey thought he was done coaching two other times, so maybe this is not the end of his long career in football.    But it might be the end.
Senior guard Grant Tipton finishes through contact during a game against Prince Avenue earlier this season.

Senior guard Grant Tipton finishes through contact during a game against Prince Avenue earlier this season.

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Dacula edges Lady Raiders, takes boys game also in regional play

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
   In a physical region matchup that saw ejections, overtime and a near buzzer-beater, Habersham Central’s Lady Raiders fell 50-45 to Dacula on Friday night.     “It was a very physical game,” said Lady Raiders’ head coach Bill Bradley.
Denika Lightbourne scored 14 points with five steals, four rebounds and three assists last Saturday in the Lady Indians’ home win over Prince Avenue Christian.

Denika Lightbourne scored 14 points with five steals, four rebounds and three assists last Saturday in the Lady Indians’ home win over Prince Avenue Christian.

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Tallulah Falls sweeps Prince Avenue

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
   The Tallulah Falls School girls hoopsters won their Region 8-A Private opener and the boys rose to 2-0 in league play last Saturday by defeating visiting Prince Avenue Christian.
The Tallulah Falls Railroad X5 Caboose in Cornelia is in need of refurbishing in the near future.

The Tallulah Falls Railroad X5 Caboose in Cornelia is in need of refurbishing in the near future.

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Caboose needs funds to avoid end of the line

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
   The Tallulah Falls Railroad X5 Caboose sits quietly in Cornelia, but its history contains dozens of stories worth telling.    Within the past decade, it has been restored at least once.
Thousands from Habersham County and surrounding communities usually flock to downtown Cornelia for the Big Red Apple Festival to see performances like this one in 2019 from the Premiere Dance Academy. The festival was canceled in 2020 because of COVID-19, but organizers are hopeful the event will be able to happen in 2021.

Thousands from Habersham County and surrounding communities usually flock to downtown Cornelia for the Big Red Apple Festival to see performances like this one in 2019 from the Premiere Dance Academy. The festival was canceled in 2020 because of COVID-19, but organizers are hopeful the event will be able to happen in 2021.

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Organizers hope to see fun events return to Habersham County in 2021

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
   Over the past year, many events in Habersham County have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now as the new year unfolds, local leaders are cautiously hopeful that these events will be able to proceed in some capacity in 2021.
Habersham County’s Board of Commissioners assumed its shape for the next two years as (top row from left) Commissioner Jimmy Tench, Chairman Dustin Mealor, Vice Chair Tim Stamey joined (bottom from left) Commissioners Bruce Harkness and Bruce Palmer at their first meeting Monday. Presiding over the election for chairman was attorney Donnie Hunt (far right).

Habersham County’s Board of Commissioners assumed its shape for the next two years as (top row from left) Commissioner Jimmy Tench, Chairman Dustin Mealor, Vice Chair Tim Stamey joined (bottom from left) Commissioners Bruce Harkness and Bruce Palmer at their first meeting Monday. Presiding over the election for chairman was attorney Donnie Hunt (far right).

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Mealor tapped as county chairman, board hears concerns about Chase Road development

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
   Dustin Mealor took his place as chairman of the Habersham County Board of Commissioners Monday night after being the only commissioner nominated for the job.    Mealor was elected chairman by a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Jimmy Tench opposed.