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Taylor Wade lays down a bunt for a hit Monday’s win over Winder-Barrow. Wade reached base four times and scored three runs for the Lady Raiders.

Taylor Wade lays down a bunt for a hit Monday’s win over Winder-Barrow. Wade reached base four times and scored three runs for the Lady Raiders.

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Lady Raiders clinch softball playoff berth

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
   Habersham Central’s softball team locked up a state playoff spot and moved into third place in Region 8-6A with a 5-1 win over Winder-Barrow.     Monday night, HCHS’ offense got rolling early, as a RBI double from Hailey Wade put the first run on the board for the Lady Raiders (17-11, 7-7).
Habersham Central’s Joshua Pickett is brought down after a run by Stephens County’s D.J. Hampton (60) and Bryson Trimier (9) during Friday’s game. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Joshua Pickett is brought down after a run by Stephens County’s D.J. Hampton (60) and Bryson Trimier (9) during Friday’s game. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Stephens County pulls away from Habersham County late

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
   The Habersham Central Raiders couldn’t defend bragging rights for Currahee Mountain last Friday night.    After winning the showdown with the Stephens County Indians for the first time since 1996 last season, Habersham fell 27-12 in Toccoa.
Job growth at Habersham County Airport has more than doubled since 2011, a recent economic study showed.

Job growth at Habersham County Airport has more than doubled since 2011, a recent economic study showed.

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Study: Airport showing economic growth

Eric Pereira
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
   Habersham County Public Works Director Derick Canupp brought copies of the county airport’s economic impact report conducted by the Georgia Department of Transportation.     Canupp said the last report they had available dates back to 2011.
Grant Reeves VFW Post 7720 Commander Bill Miles (right) and Eagle Scout Joseph McNair stand at attention while the VFW Honor Guard plays “Taps” at Tuesday’s dedication ceremony for the flag retirement boxes.

Grant Reeves VFW Post 7720 Commander Bill Miles (right) and Eagle Scout Joseph McNair stand at attention while the VFW Honor Guard plays “Taps” at Tuesday’s dedication ceremony for the flag retirement boxes.

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Eagle Scout project restores glory to Old Glory

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
   An Eagle Scout project led by Joseph McNair was unveiled to the community Tuesday morning when VFW Commander Bill Miles dedicated new flag retirement boxes constructed by McNair in two ceremonies at the Cornelia Depot and Habersham County Administration Building.
Habersham County Extension Coordinator Steven Patrick hosts a tree identification class in 2019. Habersham County 4-H typically hosts various events for the community throughout the year.

Habersham County Extension Coordinator Steven Patrick hosts a tree identification class in 2019. Habersham County 4-H typically hosts various events for the community throughout the year.

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4-H still making strong influence on young people

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
   When many think of 4-H, they envision agriculture, farming and livestock shows with students winning ribbons. And while all of these things are part of 4-H, the organization also provides many more activities and services to students and the local community.
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COVID-19 cases coming down, but still around

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
   Statewide data provided by the Georgia Department of Public Health indicates that the spread of COVID-19 is on the decline, but the pandemic still looms as local communities try their best to return to normal.    Positive cases in the state decreased 30.4% from Sept. 21 to Sept.
A U.S. Census worker conducts a nonresponse follow up.

A U.S. Census worker conducts a nonresponse follow up.

Census data collection ends next week

Eric Pereira
Friday, October 2, 2020
There is still time to complete your 2020 Census as the deadline date has been pushed to Oct. 5 following the announcement from Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross.  Over 98% of housing units have been accounted for in the 2020 Census as of Sept. 29, with 31.
Tallulah Falls’ volleyball team celebrates a point during their win Tuesday. BRIAN CARTER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ volleyball team celebrates a point during their win Tuesday. BRIAN CARTER/Special

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Lady Indians volleyball secures No. 2 seed with win

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, October 1, 2020
   Before practice on Monday, Tallulah Falls (15-12, 4-1) head volleyball coach Matt Heyl said the team met for its usual player-led meeting. Though the meetings are always serious, Heyl said this one took on a different tone ahead of the Lady Indians’ matchup with Prince Avenue for the No.
Habersham Central’s Allie Church goes for a spike during a recent game.

Habersham Central’s Allie Church goes for a spike during a recent game.

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Lady Raiders split non-region matches as tourney looms

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, October 1, 2020
   Habersham Central’s volleyball team earned a split in Tuesday night’s tri-match against two state-ranked opponents.     In the night’s opening match, the Lady Raiders fell to Class 3A No. 3 Morgan County 2-1.
Habersham Central’s Austin Wood lays a stick on White County’s Silas Mulligan during last Friday’s game at John Larry Black Field. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Austin Wood lays a stick on White County’s Silas Mulligan during last Friday’s game at John Larry Black Field. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders hope to make it two straight against Stephens County

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, October 1, 2020
   After a 23-year wait to defeat Stephens County before last year’s win, Habersham Central is hoping the Indians have to wait a little longer for their next victory in the series.