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Habersham County EMS Director Chad Black (left) presents Jeff Cain (right) with a plaque commemorating his years of service while surrounded by the County's EMS workers. Black also thanked Cain for his work in helping merge the county's firefighters and EMS into a single department like it is today.

Habersham County EMS Director Chad Black (left) presents Jeff Cain (right) with a plaque commemorating his years of service while surrounded by the County's EMS workers. Black also thanked Cain for his work in helping merge the county's firefighters and EMS into a single department like it is today.

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Habersham County Fire Chief Cain says good bye after 27 years

Isaiah Smith
Monday, January 11, 2021
   For Habersham County Fire Chief Jeff Cain, timing has been everything in his 27-year career in fire service. When he elected to leave a job he'd held for 15 years to become a full-time fireman, his reasoning was simple – the timing was right.
Six Raider wrestlers brought home top-four finishes at the Stephens County Arrowhead Classic in December. Pictured are (from left) Lukas Ricci (1st, 285-pound weight class), Dalton King (1st, 220-pound weight class), Colby Watson (3rd, 170-pound weight class), Eli Pilgrim (2nd, 145-pound weight class), Max Fierro (4th, 113-pound weight class) and Zachary Chitwood (2nd, 106-pound weight class).

Six Raider wrestlers brought home top-four finishes at the Stephens County Arrowhead Classic in December. Pictured are (from left) Lukas Ricci (1st, 285-pound weight class), Dalton King (1st, 220-pound weight class), Colby Watson (3rd, 170-pound weight class), Eli Pilgrim (2nd, 145-pound weight class), Max Fierro (4th, 113-pound weight class) and Zachary Chitwood (2nd, 106-pound weight class).

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Habersham Central wrestlers pin Stephens in rematch

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 8, 2021
   Habersham Central’s wrestlers avenged an early-season loss to Stephens County, as they downed the Indians 52-27 on Tuesday to move their duals record to 12-5 this season.     “That was a very exciting win for us,” said Raiders’ head coach Morris Brooks.
Tallulah Falls' Mia Hamon swims the breaststroke at a meet earlier this season.

Tallulah Falls' Mia Hamon swims the breaststroke at a meet earlier this season.

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Tallulah Falls swimmers rack up personal bests

News Staff
Friday, January 8, 2021
   Tallulah Falls’ swim team had a great showing over the Christmas Break at Habersham Central’s Hot Chocolate Invitational. The middle school girls placed fourth out of eight teams while the boys finished sixth.
Habersham Central swimmers (from left) Haydn Tatum, Obed Miranda Harrigan, Matt Cochran and Josh Martinez have qualified for the state meet in all relay events, including the 200 medley, 200 freestyle, and 400 freestyle. RANDY CRUMP/Special

Habersham Central swimmers (from left) Haydn Tatum, Obed Miranda Harrigan, Matt Cochran and Josh Martinez have qualified for the state meet in all relay events, including the 200 medley, 200 freestyle, and 400 freestyle. RANDY CRUMP/Special

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Habersham Central swimmers prepare for state

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 8, 2021
   Habersham Central’s varsity swim team closed out the home portion of its regular season schedule on Jan. 2, as they hosted 11 schools and recognized seniors at the Habersham Central Invitational.
Habersham Central’s Nykerriah Brown posted 13 points against Shiloh.

Habersham Central’s Nykerriah Brown posted 13 points against Shiloh.

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Lady Raiders stop Generals, boys fall

Isaiah Smith
Friday, January 8, 2021
   Despite another slow start, Habersham Central’s Lady Raiders turned in a smothering defensive performance to move to 2-0 in regional play with a 52-44 victory over Shiloh Tuesday night.
Demorest Fire Chief Ken Ranalli explains the process his staff has to go through to get additional lighting at an emergency scene, including pulling a generator stored in the department’s pump truck. The truck has been in service in Demorest for 25 years.

Demorest Fire Chief Ken Ranalli explains the process his staff has to go through to get additional lighting at an emergency scene, including pulling a generator stored in the department’s pump truck. The truck has been in service in Demorest for 25 years.

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Demorest council delays purchase of SPLOST fire truck

Matthew Osborne
Friday, January 8, 2021
   For the fourth-straight meeting, the Demorest City Council debated whether to commit to purchasing a fire truck, and for the fourth time, they declined to approve it at Tuesday’s meeting that went sideways even from there.