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Dr. F. Stuart Sanders (right) is congratulated by Habersham County Chamber of Commerce Chairman Sidney Roland III after a legacy wall was erected in his honor Tuesday at the new Rehabilitation & Orthopedics Complex at Habersham Medical Center. CHAMIAN CRUZ/Staff

Dr. F. Stuart Sanders (right) is congratulated by Habersham County Chamber of Commerce Chairman Sidney Roland III after a legacy wall was erected in his honor Tuesday at the new Rehabilitation & Orthopedics Complex at Habersham Medical Center. CHAMIAN CRUZ/Staff

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Habersham Medical Center tending upward in Year 2 of partnership with North Georgia Health

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Habersham Medical Center reported Monday that, after taking a big hit during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the facility is on the right track after years of red numbers.
Bids will start coming into Habersham County for the repairs of New Liberty Road later this week. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Bids will start coming into Habersham County for the repairs of New Liberty Road later this week. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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County pursues grant, juggles SPLOST for storm repairs

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Habersham County’s Board of Commissioners officially approved a county application Monday for a Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant from the Georgia Department of Transportation that if received will mitigate some of the costs of damage caused by Hurricanes Delta and Zeta in October.
Preslee Hix and Tanner Wade were named Habersham Central's homecoming queen and king Tuesday night.

Preslee Hix and Tanner Wade were named Habersham Central's homecoming queen and king Tuesday night.

Habersham Central homecoming football results

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
When the lights went out during the second half, briefly covering John Larry Black Field in darkness, the Raiders had already turned the lights out on their homecoming opponents.
Habersham Medical Center rehab employees Jim McGahee (left) and Zachary Robertson demonstrate a new leg press machine that is part of the arsenal of physical therapy equipment at the brand new Rehabilitation & Orthopedics Complex.

Habersham Medical Center rehab employees Jim McGahee (left) and Zachary Robertson demonstrate a new leg press machine that is part of the arsenal of physical therapy equipment at the brand new Rehabilitation & Orthopedics Complex.

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Habersham Medical Center's new rehab facility is first part of NGHS alliance

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Habersham Medical Center can see the tangible result of the first chapter of a five-year agreement with North Georgia Health Systems.
New Orleans-transplant Haydee Lindsey was all the rage in her spangled and fringed flapper dress at a 1920’s-themed Gatsby Gala in Cornelia in 2015.

New Orleans-transplant Haydee Lindsey was all the rage in her spangled and fringed flapper dress at a 1920’s-themed Gatsby Gala in Cornelia in 2015.

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Cornelia building getting ‘seven-figure’ refit for speakeasy

Chamian Cruz
Thursday, November 12, 2020
If all goes well, the city of Cornelia will have its very own ’20s style Gatsby-themed speakeasy next year where the old Cornelia Bank once resided.    The building currently being redeveloped will now be home to Community Brew and Tap.
Habersham County Jail has changed very little in the last year since a bond referendum to replace it failed. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Habersham County Jail has changed very little in the last year since a bond referendum to replace it failed. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

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A year after failed referendum, Habersham County Jail remains in peril

News Staff
Thursday, November 12, 2020
A year after the bond referendum for a new Habersham County jail failed, very little has changed.    “There is no way to remedy the issues we have until we get a new jail,” Sheriff Joey Terrell said. “The one we have does not meet current jail standards.
Habersham Central’s Malachi Dooley will be shooting for another all-region bid this season as a junior.

Habersham Central’s Malachi Dooley will be shooting for another all-region bid this season as a junior.

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Raiders trusting the process in Anderson's second year

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Habersham Central’s boys basketball team and second-year coach Cody Anderson are strongly invested in each other as they attempt to build a program  from the ground up.
Habersham Central’s girls basketball team will have strong experience returning from last year’s team, including Addie Penick (5) and Nykerriah Brown (20).

Habersham Central’s girls basketball team will have strong experience returning from last year’s team, including Addie Penick (5) and Nykerriah Brown (20).

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Habersham Central girls basketball team fortified for tougher region

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, November 12, 2020
After taking a trip to the state playoffs in 2019-20, Habersham Central’s Lady Raider basketball team is looking to continue its success with another trip to the big dance despite the road to get there becoming more difficult.
Habersham Central’s Joshua Pickett (left) and Jackson Clouatre form a two-pronged attack that Raider fans will remember for a long time. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Joshua Pickett (left) and Jackson Clouatre form a two-pronged attack that Raider fans will remember for a long time. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders let it ride with pair of backfield aces

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, November 12, 2020
As a wise philosopher once said, it takes two to make the thing go right.    Habersham Central has seen a rushing renaissance this season behind two seniors who find ways to make big plays even though the defense knows they are coming.
Habersham middle school football coach Mark Ausburn talks with his team after winning the league championship on Nov. 2.

Habersham middle school football coach Mark Ausburn talks with his team after winning the league championship on Nov. 2.

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Retiring coach Ausburn helped build decades of future Raiders

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Mark Ausburn wasn’t supposed to be a football coach. Now as he enters retirement after leading his team to a championship, he couldn’t have imagined anything else.