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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.
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.