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Dr. Brian James speaks on success being defined as wisdom at Habersham Central High School’s graduation ceremony. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Dr. Brian James speaks on success being defined as wisdom at Habersham Central High School’s graduation ceremony. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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James receives Lifetime Achievement Award

News Staff
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      Friends, family, administrators, and a few Level Grove Baptist Church congregation members laughed together in the Habersham Central High School cafeteria, waiting to celebrate this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Dr. Brian James.
Honor Guard members Roy Albea Jr., Rob Wallace, Bob Trousdale, VFW Auxillary President Steven Hawkins and Dr. Ed Hendricks fire the volleys during the morning ceremony as Danny Stephens waits to play Taps. Samantha Sinclair/Staff

Honor Guard members Roy Albea Jr., Rob Wallace, Bob Trousdale, VFW Auxillary President Steven Hawkins and Dr. Ed Hendricks fire the volleys during the morning ceremony as Danny Stephens waits to play Taps. Samantha Sinclair/Staff

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‘Let the bell toll’

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
   After the U.S. military deaths were read aloud for each war, VFW Post 7720 Chaplain Dana McCloud announced, “Let the bell toll.”    25,000 in the American Revolutionary War. 15,000 in the War of 1812. 13,000 in the Mexican-American War. 620,000-750,000 in the Civil War.
Habersham Central High School Senior Jackson Cribbs stands with one of the single engine planes he works with every day as a flight operations assistant at Horizon Dreams Aviation. After today’s graduation, Cribbs, who already holds an FAA private pilot license, will go on to study aviation at West Michigan University to be a professional aviation pilot. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Habersham Central High School Senior Jackson Cribbs stands with one of the single engine planes he works with every day as a flight operations assistant at Horizon Dreams Aviation. After today’s graduation, Cribbs, who already holds an FAA private pilot license, will go on to study aviation at West Michigan University to be a professional aviation pilot. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

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To new heights

News Staff
Friday, May 23, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      Jackson Cribbs, who will walk the Habersham Central High School graduation stage tonight, is looking to take his future to new heights, both figuratively and literally.
Tom Whitney, a resident of Baldwin, addresses the crowd to say that there needs to be more trust between the Baldwin City Council and the residents that live within the city limits. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Tom Whitney, a resident of Baldwin, addresses the crowd to say that there needs to be more trust between the Baldwin City Council and the residents that live within the city limits. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

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Budget talks bring out crowd

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Friday, May 23, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      It was one of the largest town halls the city of Baldwin had ever seen.    Around 70 people showed up to the Baldwin town hall meeting on Tuesday night to discuss their concerns and grievances about Baldwin’s current budget deficit and the potential of a tax increase.
During the Elementary School Walk at Level Grove Elementary on Thursday, Katelynn Lobuono gets a hug from third grader Lincoln Chitwood, one of the kids she knows from working at the Boys and Girls Club. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/Staff

During the Elementary School Walk at Level Grove Elementary on Thursday, Katelynn Lobuono gets a hug from third grader Lincoln Chitwood, one of the kids she knows from working at the Boys and Girls Club. SAMANTHA SINCLAIR/Staff

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HCHS Class of 2025 ready to graduate

Samantha Sinclair
Friday, May 23, 2025
   Habersham Central High School will be celebrating the achievement of over 460 seniors in the Class of 2025 on May 23 at 8 p.m. in Raider Stadium.    The evening will feature speeches by Valedictorian Audrey Hotard and Salutatorian Abigail Hotard.
American Legion Post 84 Commander Jim Morgan rings the bell for the lives lost in wars around the world throughout American history. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

American Legion Post 84 Commander Jim Morgan rings the bell for the lives lost in wars around the world throughout American history. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Honoring the fallen

Zach Taylor
Friday, May 23, 2025
   Next Monday is a time of pause for Habersham County.    Memorial Day is when most people get off work and enjoy hamburgers and hot dogs with their loved ones, but that sort of freedom comes at a cost.
Martha Cantrell is surrounded by memories of her career at both Tallulah Falls School and Habersham County Schools in her office. ‘This has touched hundreds of kids, and I hope in a positive way,’ she said, holding an academic letter. Samantha Sinclair/Staff

Martha Cantrell is surrounded by memories of her career at both Tallulah Falls School and Habersham County Schools in her office. ‘This has touched hundreds of kids, and I hope in a positive way,’ she said, holding an academic letter. Samantha Sinclair/Staff

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Full of opportunities

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
   Martha Cantrell has taken a lot of chances over her career, and students throughout the county have gained more opportunities as a result.    She is retiring from Habersham County Schools as the Gifted Program coordinator after 45 years in education.
Habersham Central High School will hold its graduation May 23 at 8 p.m. FILE

Habersham Central High School will hold its graduation May 23 at 8 p.m. FILE

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High schools celebrate graduations

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      Habersham Central High School will be celebrating the achievement of over 460 seniors in the Class of 2025 on May 23 at 8 p.m. in Raider Stadium.