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Anthony Garrido (No. 52) celebrates a big defensive play against White County last week. TOM ASKEW/Special

Anthony Garrido (No. 52) celebrates a big defensive play against White County last week. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Are you kidding me?

Lang Storey
Monday, September 9, 2024
   This community simply doesn’t quit. Especially not when it comes to supporting its own.    Lets face it, two weeks into this season, the Raiders looked pitiful. Nobody would’ve blamed folks for tuning out a bit or throwing their hands up at the 2024 season altogether.
Senior Jayden Jarrett has brought the energy - as well as strong serving - for the Lady Raiders so far this season. LANG STOREY/Staff

Senior Jayden Jarrett has brought the energy - as well as strong serving - for the Lady Raiders so far this season. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Lady Raiders back in the win column

Lang Storey
Monday, September 9, 2024
   The Habersham Central volleyball team was back on its home court Tuesday to take on Rabun Gap-Nacoochee. In an up-and-down, 5-set thriller, the Lady Raiders prevailed 3-2.
Cars line up at the Habersham County Fairgrounds. The event featured over 50 vehicles, from modern marvels to charming classics. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Cars line up at the Habersham County Fairgrounds. The event featured over 50 vehicles, from modern marvels to charming classics. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Eddy Bear car show raises funds for charity

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
   Last Saturday, the Eddy Bear Foundation held its annual car show at the Habersham County Fairgrounds.    The foundation collects and donates teddy bears from events to give to children at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) and the local sheriff’s departments.
Sen. Bo Hatchett speaks at the Georgia senate study committee meeting on Aug. 30. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Sen. Bo Hatchett speaks at the Georgia senate study committee meeting on Aug. 30. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Ga. senate, locals talk farmland preservation

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
   Members of the Georgia Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia Farmlands gathered at Habersham EMC on Aug. 30 to hear from the public and discuss the impact of development and growth on Georgia’s farmlands.
Tim Ganley and Vie Binga pose in front of the TR Cigars sign at Amy’s Creek Farmer’s Market. The pair sells handmade cigars from the market on the weekends and most weekdays, weather permitting. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Tim Ganley and Vie Binga pose in front of the TR Cigars sign at Amy’s Creek Farmer’s Market. The pair sells handmade cigars from the market on the weekends and most weekdays, weather permitting. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Smoke on the mountain

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
   A pair of now-northeast Georgians from St. Petersburg, Florida, sell handmade cigars at a local farmer’s market on HWY 17.    Tim Ganley opens up another entrepreneurial venture, this time in the cigar world.
Clarkesville City Council meets for annual retreat at Mary Street Community House Thursday. Brian Wellmeier/Staff

Clarkesville City Council meets for annual retreat at Mary Street Community House Thursday. Brian Wellmeier/Staff

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Clarkesville begins budget talks

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
   Clarkesville has unveiled a $5.1 million budget and a possible lower millage rate for fiscal year 2025.
Raiders QB Paris Wilbanks takes it into the endzone early in the game Friday. TOM ASKEW/Special

Raiders QB Paris Wilbanks takes it into the endzone early in the game Friday. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Habersham hangs on for rivalry win

Lang Storey
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
   Habersham Central returned home Friday with its back against the wall and desperately hoping to pick up its first win of the 2024 season. The Raiders (1-2) rose to the occasion to beat rival White County, 31-28.    “We needed this win really, really bad,” said HCHS Coach Benji Harrison.
Catcher Shelby Rinefierd chats with Kaylan Barrett during a game earlier this season. MEG LABARBERA/HCHS

Catcher Shelby Rinefierd chats with Kaylan Barrett during a game earlier this season. MEG LABARBERA/HCHS

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Hab softball picks up another region win

Lang Storey
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
   The Habersham Central softball team has not had an easy go of things so far this season. But Thursday night at home, the Diamond Lady Raiders (2-10, 2-5 Region 8-5A) picked up their second win in the new-look region by taking down Alcovy by a score of 5-3.
The HCHS volleyball team was back in Mt. Airy this week to defend their home court. Pictured here are Ava Saxon and McKenzie King. LANG STOREY/Staff

The HCHS volleyball team was back in Mt. Airy this week to defend their home court. Pictured here are Ava Saxon and McKenzie King. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Habersham volleyball eyes more wins this week

Lang Storey
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
   Entering play last Thursday, the Habersham Central volleyball team was riding high following wins in 9 of their last 10 matches. That changed Thursday night in Gainesville, however, as the Lady Raiders (9-7) came back to earth with losses to Gainesville High School and Chestatee.
Kenneth Pardue sits beside motorcycles in his shop, Rooster’s Cycles. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Kenneth Pardue sits beside motorcycles in his shop, Rooster’s Cycles. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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‘The New Rooster’

Zach Taylor
Friday, August 30, 2024
   Established in 2006, Rooster’s Cycle Motorcycle Repair shop was owned by Ken and Jan Walter, two lifelong motorcycle enthusiasts passionate about getting bikes back on the road.