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New Liberty Road sunk in and cracked under the pressure of the Oct. 10 flooding throughout Habersham County. Photo by ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

New Liberty Road sunk in and cracked under the pressure of the Oct. 10 flooding throughout Habersham County. Photo by ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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Habersham County receives $590K grant for New Liberty Road repair

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
   Habersham County received an early Christmas gift Monday, when Georgia DOT Commissioner Russell McMurry approved a $590,000 grant to help repair New Liberty Road.    Rep. Terry Rogers called Habersham County offices Monday afternoon to inform them of the grant award.
Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade launches from deep against Prince Avenue Christian on Monday night.

Habersham Central’s Taylor Wade launches from deep against Prince Avenue Christian on Monday night.

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Lady Raiders still unbeaten in young season

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
   The Habersham Central Lady Raiders have gotten off to a hot start in 2020, running out to a 4-0 record after taking down Prince Avenue Christian School (PACS) Monday night on senior night.
Senior guard Grant Tipton takes absorbs a foul before finishing the layup during Monday night’s Raider victory over Prince Avenue.

Senior guard Grant Tipton takes absorbs a foul before finishing the layup during Monday night’s Raider victory over Prince Avenue.

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Raider boys basketball team off to strong start

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
   Habersham Central extended its win streak to three games with a convincing 69-49 victory over Prince Avenue Christian School (PACS) Monday night on senior night.     “This is an awesome class.
Habersham Central tacklers (from left) Grayson Taylor, Patrick Tedder and Alex Aaron converge on Rome’s EJ Lackey during Friday’s playoff game. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central tacklers (from left) Grayson Taylor, Patrick Tedder and Alex Aaron converge on Rome’s EJ Lackey during Friday’s playoff game. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders fall to Rome in playoff opener

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
   Habersham Central’s football season ended Friday night in Rome, but the Raiders did not go quietly.    Rome came out on top 35-14, but the game was far more competitive than the final score indicated.
Santa House

Santa House

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Santas beginning march into Cornelia

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, many homes have undergone the transformation into Christmas displays complete with lights, reindeer and other seasonal decorations. However, one of the most unique displays sits on Highland Avenue in Cornelia with the March of the Santas.
K9s and Officers

K9s and Officers

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Local K9s aim for GA’s best

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
K9 Asgart, 8, was one of the unsung heroes behind the marijuana bust in early November when law enforcement officers with the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) were attempting to locate a runaway juvenile in Clarkesville.

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Coronavirus revving up street racers

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
From the normally busy city streets of Atlanta turned mostly vacant to the rural roads along North Georgia, the novel coronavirus has led some to see the emptiness as a speedway.  In Atlanta, residents have seen bigger and more frequent street racing events during the pandemic.
Habersham Central’s Garrett Heaton lunges to take down Shiloh quarterback Antonio Meeks during Saturday’s game. TOM ASKEW/Staff

Habersham Central’s Garrett Heaton lunges to take down Shiloh quarterback Antonio Meeks during Saturday’s game. TOM ASKEW/Staff

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Raiders stage improbable rally from 28 down, make playoffs

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
   People are tired of unprecedented things in 2020. Honestly, most folks would rather have normal stuff happen for a while.    But just for fun and in the spirit of the year, Habersham Central’s football did something no one has ever seen in these parts.