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Students and staff members at North Georgia Technical College dressed in red and Black Tuesday morning and said a prayer for college president Dr. Mark Ivester, who has been hospitalized with complications due to COVID-19.

Students and staff members at North Georgia Technical College dressed in red and Black Tuesday morning and said a prayer for college president Dr. Mark Ivester, who has been hospitalized with complications due to COVID-19.

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North Georgia Tech community prays for president in COVID-19 battle

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
   Multiple campuses of North Georgia Technical College held gatherings Tuesday morning to offer prayers for the college’s president, Dr. Mark Ivester, who has been battling COVID-19 in the hospital since Aug. 16.
Excited students hurriedly entered Habersham Central High School on Tuesday morning, with one student taking extra precautions against the lingering pandemic.

Excited students hurriedly entered Habersham Central High School on Tuesday morning, with one student taking extra precautions against the lingering pandemic.

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Habersham County students return after six months

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
   The school year began anew Tuesday morning after six months with students gone from school buildings.    School administrators and teachers have been working diligently trying to make school seem as normal as possible, with a few notable changes.
Shane Justice of Clarkesville has been missing for nearly a month as his family and Habersham County Sheriff’s investigators continue to search.

Shane Justice of Clarkesville has been missing for nearly a month as his family and Habersham County Sheriff’s investigators continue to search.

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Family searches for missing local man

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 4, 2020
   Shane Justice has not always seen eye-to-eye with his family members, but that won’t stop them from searching tirelessly to find him.    Justice, who has been homeless and recently living under a bridge in Clarkesville, has not been seen since Aug.
Cornelia’s new fire department is set to open by October.

Cornelia’s new fire department is set to open by October.

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Cornelia balks at starting its own 911 center

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 4, 2020
   Cornelia commissioned a feasibility study before the pandemic hit about whether the city could construct its own 911 dispatch center.    The report is 11 pages long, but one word summarizes the findings – no.
Habersham Emeregency Services Paramedic Dave Kinnunen, advanced EMT Courtney Fortner and critical care paramedic Scott Boleman give a tour of one of their ambulances. Kinnunen shows one of the hoses they use for COVID-19 patients to breathe into.

Habersham Emeregency Services Paramedic Dave Kinnunen, advanced EMT Courtney Fortner and critical care paramedic Scott Boleman give a tour of one of their ambulances. Kinnunen shows one of the hoses they use for COVID-19 patients to breathe into.

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Habersham County EMTs continue fight against COVID-19

Eric Pereira
Friday, September 4, 2020
   Being an emergency services responder was always difficult, but the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically increased the challenges they face every day.
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County bolsters defenses against 'nonstop' cyberattacks

Isaiah Smith
Friday, September 4, 2020
   With the use of internet-enabled technology expanding to all professions, the need for protection from various types of cyber attacks has grown in recent years.    The Habersham County Board of Commissioners addressed this need for the county at its Aug.
Habersham Central's Eathon Martin gains yardage during the intrasquad scrimmage last week. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central's Eathon Martin gains yardage during the intrasquad scrimmage last week. TOM ASKEW/Special

Raiders ready to host Madison for season opener

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 4, 2020
   Habersham Central has waged two hard-fought battles with Madison County over the last two years, and that is all the Raiders will have to base their assessments on for tonight’s game.
Habersham Central players (from left) Zane Hester, Patrick Tedder, Butch Cassidy, Simarcus Burney and Jonathan Adams watch intently from the sidelines during the intrasquad scrimmage last week. The first real game is Friday night when the Raiders host Madison County to open the season. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central players (from left) Zane Hester, Patrick Tedder, Butch Cassidy, Simarcus Burney and Jonathan Adams watch intently from the sidelines during the intrasquad scrimmage last week. The first real game is Friday night when the Raiders host Madison County to open the season. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders take the field Friday as uncertain season begins

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 4, 2020
   A season unlike any other begins tonight, as Habersham Central’s Raiders take the field against Madison County.
Simarcus Burney gains a few yards after contact during the Raiders' intrasquad scrimmage Aug. 27. Photos by TOM ASKEW/Special

Simarcus Burney gains a few yards after contact during the Raiders' intrasquad scrimmage Aug. 27. Photos by TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders get dress rehearsal

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
   After a summer of changes and unusual practice methods, Habersham Central’s football players finally got to hit someone else – only it was themselves.    The Raiders held an Orange-Blue intrasquad scrimmage Thursday night in preparation for the season opener on Friday, Sept. 4.
Habersham Central’s Madeline Koshuta looks to power the ball past two Jefferson blockers on Thursday night.

Habersham Central’s Madeline Koshuta looks to power the ball past two Jefferson blockers on Thursday night.

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Habersham Central volleyball downs top 10 team

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
  The Lady Raiders (7-5) volleyball team turned in one of their best performances of the season Thursday night with a two-set sweep of Class 4A No. 4 Jefferson.     “I think tonight is the best night of volleyball we’ve played this season,” head coach Lindsay Herrin said.