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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.
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.    With some games for opening week being cancelled due to COVID-19 outbreaks – like the mega-rivalry between Elbert and Hart counties – there is no telling how long this season may last.
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.
Habersham Central’s Kyla Quiles pitches during a home game Aug. 25. Quiles pitched well in an 8-inning loss to Buford.

Habersham Central’s Kyla Quiles pitches during a home game Aug. 25. Quiles pitched well in an 8-inning loss to Buford.

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Lady Raiders softball falls in extras

Isaiah Smith
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Habersham Central’s softball team dropped a nail-biter last Thursday against No. 4 Buford 2-1 in eight innings.     “Our kids competed. Kyla [Quiles] did a great job pitching, and she only gave up one unearned run through seven innings,” HCHS head coach Bill Bradley said.
Advocacy coordinator Ann Sharp facilitates CASA training which prepares volunteers to advocate for children in court.

Advocacy coordinator Ann Sharp facilitates CASA training which prepares volunteers to advocate for children in court.

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CASA seeks new voices for children

Eric Pereira
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
There are currently 293 children still in need of a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer for the Northeast Georgia division. However, Community Coordinator Chuck Taylor said that number can fluctuate.     He said of those, 97 children from Habersham County are in need of a CASA.
Clarkesville has no interest in losing its gazebo or the War Memorial that sits near it. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/CNI News Service

Clarkesville has no interest in losing its gazebo or the War Memorial that sits near it. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/CNI News Service

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War Memorial discussion opens old wounds over Wall of Honor

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
The gazebo and War Memorial are icons in downtown Clarkesville, and city officials have declared their intentions to take over the property from the county so as to oversee its upkeep and make it a centerpiece of the middle of town.
Bo Hatchett will challenge Democratic nominee Dee Daley of Rabun County on Nov. 3 for a seat under the dome.

Bo Hatchett will challenge Democratic nominee Dee Daley of Rabun County on Nov. 3 for a seat under the dome.

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Hatchett officially takes District 50 GOP nomination

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Six days after declaring victory in the District 50 Georgia Senate runoff, Bo Hatchett can officially rest knowing he is moving on to November.