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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.
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.
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.
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.     For the Lady Raiders, the match began slowly with HCHS dropping the first set 25-16.
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.
Habersham Central’s Gage Hurt (9) consoles teammate Joshua Pickett after Friday’s loss to White County. Despite the loss, these Raiders have a lot to feel good about at this point in the season. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Gage Hurt (9) consoles teammate Joshua Pickett after Friday’s loss to White County. Despite the loss, these Raiders have a lot to feel good about at this point in the season. TOM ASKEW/Special

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OSBORNE: No time for Raiders to hang their heads

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Last Friday’s game had everything – big plays, big crowds, a little fog and two good football teams.    Habersham Central lost its unbeaten status after the loss to White County, but we knew someone was going to.
Councilwoman Stephanie Almagno and Fire Chief Joe Roy prepare to take in Baldwin’s aerial view from the basket of one of the new trucks before Monday’s meeting.

Councilwoman Stephanie Almagno and Fire Chief Joe Roy prepare to take in Baldwin’s aerial view from the basket of one of the new trucks before Monday’s meeting.

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Baldwin unveils new fire trucks

Isaiah Smith
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Prior to Monday night’s city council meeting the Baldwin Fire Department unveiled its new ladder truck to the community.     The used truck, which cost approximately $126,500 of SPLOST VI funds, was purchased from a department in Pleasant Hill, South Carolina.

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$450K of misdirected SPLOST money returned

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Habersham County got a bonus this week when it was discovered that around $247 million worth of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Taxes statewide were sent to the state and not distributed to individual counties between 2015 and 2018.

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Habersham sees drop in SNAP applications

Eric Pereira
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Habersham County saw an increase in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or food stamp applications in the months of March and April during the shelter-in-place orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic.