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Habersham Central's Nykerriah Brown looks to shed a defender during the Lady Raiders' first game against Stephens County Dec. 4.

Habersham Central's Nykerriah Brown looks to shed a defender during the Lady Raiders' first game against Stephens County Dec. 4.

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Postponements mess with Raider basketball schedule

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, December 17, 2020
   After sailing smoothly through the early portion of their schedule, the Lady Raiders basketball season has now ground to a halt, as COVID-19 issues with opponents have caused several games over the coming weeks to be postponed to later dates.
School board member Joey Duncan (right) is sworn in Monday morning by Judge Pam Wooley.

School board member Joey Duncan (right) is sworn in Monday morning by Judge Pam Wooley.

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Superintendent: Schools will stay open

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, December 17, 2020
   Habersham County Schools Superintendent Matthew Cooper squashed rumors Monday night that schools would be closing early for the holidays, despite other school systems in the area doing so in recent days.
Dane Culver and Jose Virgen Ortiz earned full scholarships to college.

Dane Culver and Jose Virgen Ortiz earned full scholarships to college.

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Habersham seniors rake in $600K in scholarship money for full rides

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, December 17, 2020
   Two Habersham Central seniors came up with a better solution to student loan debt than any of our politicians have.    Dane Culver and Jose Virgen Ortiz earned all-inclusive four-year college scholarships through the national college match provided by the Questbridge scholarship program.
Boyd Lamar Kinney and Jeffery Scott Hunter

Boyd Lamar Kinney and Jeffery Scott Hunter

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Deputies turn double play during manhunt

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, December 17, 2020
   A 45-year-old Mt. Airy man is in custody at the Habersham County Jail following a car chase in Clarkesville Friday morning that evolved into manhunt and led officers to a second arrest the next day.
Santa Claus answered the letter of 10-year-old Jedidiah Bramlett, who asked only for prayers as he prepared for surgery. MELISSA BRAMLETT/Submitted

Santa Claus answered the letter of 10-year-old Jedidiah Bramlett, who asked only for prayers as he prepared for surgery. MELISSA BRAMLETT/Submitted

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Local youth seeks Santa’s support before surgery

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, December 17, 2020
   Many children will ask for toys or gadgets this year from Santa Claus, but Jedidiah Bramlett just wanted the jolly old guy in red to send him his prayers.    The 10-year-old Clarkesville youth was born with a cleft palate, and he had several surgeries before when he was too young to remember it.
Elvis Presley (Mark Eskew) performs for holiday goers at Acoustic Cellar Guitars on Saturday night in Clarkesville.

Elvis Presley (Mark Eskew) performs for holiday goers at Acoustic Cellar Guitars on Saturday night in Clarkesville.

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Rain can't dampen Clarkesville's Christmas spirit

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
   Clarkesville celebrated with its downtown Christmas event Saturday night despite a steady rain that finally stopped around the time local children helped Mayor Barrie Aycock light the city’s Christmas tree.
Habersham Central freshmen Brannon Gaines (left) and Kyia Barrett (right) have both made impacts as ninth graders for the Raiders basketball teams with their versatility and high basketball IQs.

Habersham Central freshmen Brannon Gaines (left) and Kyia Barrett (right) have both made impacts as ninth graders for the Raiders basketball teams with their versatility and high basketball IQs.

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Freshmen making huge impact on Habersham hoops

Isaiah Smith
Friday, December 11, 2020
   For most basketball teams, it’s rare to see freshmen come in and contribute to a school’s varsity team immediately. But that’s exactly what two standout freshmen, Kyia Barrett and Brannon Gaines, have done for Habersham Central’s basketball teams.
Brinson Hall (center) signed a letter of intent to continue her golf career at Troy University with her parents Stacy (left) and Ivy Hall (right) by her side. Hall is the third Indian to sign a D-I scholarship this year, joining classmates Maggie Jackson (Wofford, golf) and Katy Corbett (Mercer, volleyball). Photo by BRIAN CARTER/Submitted

Brinson Hall (center) signed a letter of intent to continue her golf career at Troy University with her parents Stacy (left) and Ivy Hall (right) by her side. Hall is the third Indian to sign a D-I scholarship this year, joining classmates Maggie Jackson (Wofford, golf) and Katy Corbett (Mercer, volleyball). Photo by BRIAN CARTER/Submitted

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Tallulah Falls golfer Hall signs Division-I scholarship at Troy

Isaiah Smith
Friday, December 11, 2020
   Brinson Hall’s love of golf started seven years ago when her dad, Stacy, first introduced her to the game. Over that time, she has participated in many tournaments and practice sessions to sharpen her game, and even helped rewrite Tallulah Falls’ golf record books.
The Longest Night Service is schedule to begin at 7 p.m. on Dec. 21.

The Longest Night Service is schedule to begin at 7 p.m. on Dec. 21.

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Prayer meeting seeks hope at the close of 2020

Isaiah Smith
Friday, December 11, 2020
   For many people, 2020 has not been the year they expected, and the holiday season can be a difficult time for those who have experienced loss throughout the year.     Even with the sights and smells of Christmas, feelings of loss can often be exacerbated during the holiday season.