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Newly-sworn in Habersham County Commissioners (from left) Bruce Harkness, Bruce Palmer and Tim Stamey visit briefly after signing their paperwork to begin their four-year terms.

Newly-sworn in Habersham County Commissioners (from left) Bruce Harkness, Bruce Palmer and Tim Stamey visit briefly after signing their paperwork to begin their four-year terms.

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New county commissioners take the oath

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
The shape of the Habersham County Board of Commissioners officially changed Monday when two new commissioners and one beginning his first full term were sworn in by Probate Judge Pam Wooley.

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Beloved teacher left indelible mark on her students

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
The Habersham Central High School community is mourning the loss of a beloved teacher, mother, wife and friend.    Dawn Brown, 52, of Cornelia died Saturday after battling an extended illness on and off for several years. Her illness was not related to COVID-19.
Members of the Raider Champions League take a photo with volunteers from the Lady Raiders basketball team. The league was started by Judy Thompson, a special education teacher at North Habersham Middle School, with the goal of allowing participants to have fun and participate equally in the game of basketball. JUDY THOMPSON/Submitted

Members of the Raider Champions League take a photo with volunteers from the Lady Raiders basketball team. The league was started by Judy Thompson, a special education teacher at North Habersham Middle School, with the goal of allowing participants to have fun and participate equally in the game of basketball. JUDY THOMPSON/Submitted

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Raider Champions League creates shooting stars

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, December 24, 2020
Each Saturday at North Habersham Middle School (NHMS), the gym comes alive for a couple of hours with the sound of bouncing basketballs, whistles and cheers from the crowd while the Raider Champions League takes the court.