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Bo Hatchett has a slight lead in the race for the Republican nomination for Georgia Senate District 50 over Stacy Hall, but the final vote total is still being determined.

Bo Hatchett has a slight lead in the race for the Republican nomination for Georgia Senate District 50 over Stacy Hall, but the final vote total is still being determined.

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Bo time? Not just yet as race between Hatchett, Hall is too close to call

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, August 13, 2020
   Leading up to Tuesday’s runoff, it seemed that the closest race of all could be in Georgia Senate District 50 between Bo Hatchett and Stacy Hall.    That proved true, so much so that the Republican nomination for that seat is still too close to call a few days later.
Habersham Central’s Allie Church (left) and Abbey Donaldson serve during the Lady Raiders’ win over Stephens County. Pictures by TOM LAW/CNI News Service

Habersham Central’s Allie Church (left) and Abbey Donaldson serve during the Lady Raiders’ win over Stephens County. Pictures by TOM LAW/CNI News Service

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Lady Raiders volleyball team spikes Stephens County

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, August 13, 2020
   Habersham Central’s volleyball team began its season in spectacular fashion, as they swept rival Stephens County on Tuesday.     “I was really proud of the way we played overall,” said HCHS volleyball coach Lindsay Herrin.
Kyla Quiles follows through on a single up the middle to drive in the game-tying run in the bottom of the seventh. Quiles also pitched five innings in relief and struck out seven Lady Indians. Below, Sadie Hawkins tracks a fly ball in Tuesday’s game against Stephens County.

Kyla Quiles follows through on a single up the middle to drive in the game-tying run in the bottom of the seventh. Quiles also pitched five innings in relief and struck out seven Lady Indians. Below, Sadie Hawkins tracks a fly ball in Tuesday’s game against Stephens County.

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Habersham Central softball outlasts Stephens, overpowers North Hall

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, August 13, 2020
   The Habersham Central Lady Raiders used some late-inning heroics to best rival Stephens County 7-6 in an 11-inning slugfest Tuesday night.     “I learned about their resilience. I thought we were a little bit flat early, but we picked it up late.
Tallulah Falls’ Katy Corbett will be one of the top returning players in the region this season.

Tallulah Falls’ Katy Corbett will be one of the top returning players in the region this season.

Tallulah Falls volleyball eyes big things in 2020

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
   Fresh off a fifth straight state playoff run in 2019, the Tallulah Falls School varsity volleyball program nears the beginning of a 2020 season that is sure to be a great one.
Habersham Central’s Sadie Hawkins comes around to score against White County High School on Monday.

Habersham Central’s Sadie Hawkins comes around to score against White County High School on Monday.

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Lady Raiders softball trounces White County

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
   The Habersham Central softball team had a big change in momentum as they managed to mercy rule White County High School Monday once they reached the fifth inning leading 8-0.
Baldwin's City Council listens as Councilman Jeff Parrish explains that the city entered into a separation agreement with former City Administrator Jerry Neace “for the convenience of the council.”

Baldwin's City Council listens as Councilman Jeff Parrish explains that the city entered into a separation agreement with former City Administrator Jerry Neace “for the convenience of the council.”

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Baldwin still vague about Neace's termination

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
   At Monday night’s meeting, Baldwin’s City Council broke its silence on the reason for approving a separation agreement with former City Administrator Jerry Neace’s contract, but offered residents no specifics for why he was released in the first place.    “Mr.
Demorest officials Mayor Rick Austin, John Hendrix and Nathan Davis have faced recall attempts in recent months.

Demorest officials Mayor Rick Austin, John Hendrix and Nathan Davis have faced recall attempts in recent months.

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Recall petitions come due for Demorest officials

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
   Recall applications were due Tuesday by 5 p.m. for Demorest Mayor Rick Austin and city councilmen John Hendrix and Nathan Davis.
Political flyers with extreme messages have been hitting mailboxes for weeks leading up to Tuesday’s runoff election.

Political flyers with extreme messages have been hitting mailboxes for weeks leading up to Tuesday’s runoff election.

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'Absurd' election summer comes to an end with runoff

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
   A spring and summer of Republicans digging into each other to get the nomination for their party in November has come to an end, and perhaps there will be a time of healing to come.    Candidates for county commission, Georgia House and Senate and U.S.
Habersham Chamber of Commerce President Mary Beth Horton and Board Chairman Sidney Roland discuss plans for the Chamber’s new website. The new interactive website is expected to launch in the fall.

Habersham Chamber of Commerce President Mary Beth Horton and Board Chairman Sidney Roland discuss plans for the Chamber’s new website. The new interactive website is expected to launch in the fall.

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Habersham County Chamber of Commerce helps during pandemic

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
   As businesses adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce is working to do its part to help the county’s small businesses and industry during the pandemic.