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Donnie Warren, pictured here against White County earlier this season, has done a great job of escaping would-be tacklers. TOM ASKEW/Special

Donnie Warren, pictured here against White County earlier this season, has done a great job of escaping would-be tacklers. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Warren, Raiders make most of first bye week

Lang Storey
Friday, September 20, 2024
   By picking up a dominant, wire-to-wire win over Loganville last week, Habersham got off to a strong start in region play.    Having a bye after a high like that isn’t always the most welcome sight for a team. But the Raiders are making the most of their ‘down time’ this week.
Shelby Rinefierd (left) and Kaylee McCalmon have been key to keeping the Lady Raiders afloat this season. LANG STOREY/Staff

Shelby Rinefierd (left) and Kaylee McCalmon have been key to keeping the Lady Raiders afloat this season. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raider Roundup

News Staff
Friday, September 20, 2024
Volleyball    Though still early, it’s no secret why Loganville sits atop the Region 8-5A volleyball standings. The Red Devils (24-3) have put their superiority on full display so far this season.
Above, Players from the Habersham rec department NGYFA teams lined the track and formed a tunnel at the last Habersham Central home game. LANG STOREY/Staff

Above, Players from the Habersham rec department NGYFA teams lined the track and formed a tunnel at the last Habersham Central home game. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Rec. Department Sports Update

News Staff
Friday, September 20, 2024
   Football season for the North Georgia Youth Football Association (NGYFA) is in full swing and the Habersham County Rec Department teams are off to a roaring start.    For a full schedule of all area games, visit ngyfa.org.
Tyler and Trevor Boatwright set a time of 6.1 to win the weekend in team roping. The brothers were the most cohesive team in the arena on Friday night. Trevor Boatwright is getting the heel toss lined up. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Tyler and Trevor Boatwright set a time of 6.1 to win the weekend in team roping. The brothers were the most cohesive team in the arena on Friday night. Trevor Boatwright is getting the heel toss lined up. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Wild West in Clarkesville

Zach Taylor
Thursday, September 19, 2024
   The Chattahoochee Mountain Fair Rodeo made its way into Clarkesville last Friday and Saturday.    The cowboys and cowgirls who competed in this year’s rodeo showed incredible athleticism and sportsmanship, while the livestock they rode and competed with and against gave it their all.
Habersham County Manager Alicia Vaughn chats with former County Manager Phil Sutton in 2021. Vaughn will leave the position in December. FILE PHOTO

Habersham County Manager Alicia Vaughn chats with former County Manager Phil Sutton in 2021. Vaughn will leave the position in December. FILE PHOTO

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Vaughn to leave county manager seat

Julianne Akers
Thursday, September 19, 2024
   Habersham County Manager Alicia Vaughn is set to leave the job at the end of the year. The announcement was made at Monday’s Habersham County Commission meeting where the board approved an amendment to Vaughn’s contract which is now set to end on Dec. 27.
Photo by Caleb Fisher on Unsplash

Photo by Caleb Fisher on Unsplash

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Public debates animal shelter construction

Julianne Akers
Thursday, September 19, 2024
   Discussion of the new animal shelter, currently under construction, dominated public comment at Monday’s Habersham County Commission meeting.    The animal shelter which was originally set as a SPLOST project costing $1.
Festivalgoers enjoy last year’s Big Red Apple Festival. FILE

Festivalgoers enjoy last year’s Big Red Apple Festival. FILE

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Big Red Apple Festival back again

Julianne Akers
Thursday, September 19, 2024
   The annual Big Red Apple Festival is returning to downtown Cornelia for its 36th year on Sept. 21 with plenty of fun for the whole family.    Cornelia Main Street Manager Noah Hamil said this year’s festival will feature about 150 arts and crafts vendors and plenty of delicious eats.
Donnie Warren slices through several Loganville defenders during Habersham’s dominant win Friday night. LANG STOREY/Staff

Donnie Warren slices through several Loganville defenders during Habersham’s dominant win Friday night. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raiders blast Loganville, pick up region win

Lang Storey
Thursday, September 19, 2024
   Habersham Central topped Loganville 56-21 Friday night to pick up a win in its first region game of the season.    The Raiders (2-3, 1-0 Region 8-5A) got off to a fast start, scoring touchdowns on their first 2 possessions of the evening then adding another 3 scores in the 2nd quarter.
TFS’ Chesney Tanksley TFS ATHLETICS

TFS’ Chesney Tanksley TFS ATHLETICS

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TFS’ Tanksley joins elite company

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Varsity    On a night that Chesney Tanksley will never forget, the Lady Indians secured a pair of straight-set victories against Lakeview and Stephens County on the home court. The senior setter entered the night 26 assists shy of 1,000 for her career.
Local first responders wave to students at Fairview. From left, Kenneth Puzio and Will Sexton with White County EMS, Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell, Cornelia Fire Marshal Josh Hazle and Cornelia Firefighter Chris Bruce. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Local first responders wave to students at Fairview. From left, Kenneth Puzio and Will Sexton with White County EMS, Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell, Cornelia Fire Marshal Josh Hazle and Cornelia Firefighter Chris Bruce. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Heroes Welcome

Julianne Akers
Thursday, September 19, 2024
   Students at Fairview Elementary School lined the gymnasium waving American flags on Wednesday at the school’s Hometown Heroes event which is held every year to honor local first responders and remember 9/11.