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Mayor Gail Armour looks to her left toward James Turner and Eddie Palmer on a vote to accept bids for the Cedar Creek property. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Mayor Gail Armour looks to her left toward James Turner and Eddie Palmer on a vote to accept bids for the Cedar Creek property. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Alto adopts county hazard mitigation plan

Zach Taylor
Friday, August 16, 2024
   The Town of Alto held its regular meeting on Tuesday to adopt the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan, which allows for funding from FEMA and GEMA in case of a natural disaster.    Town council members unanimously voted to approve the Hazard Mitigation Plan, which expires this year.
Habersham’s Donnie Warren takes on a defender in the Raiders’ scrimmage on Aug. 2. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham’s Donnie Warren takes on a defender in the Raiders’ scrimmage on Aug. 2. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders, Indians set for showdown

Lang Storey
Friday, August 16, 2024
   Two bordering counties will clash Friday in Toccoa for the annual season-opening rivalry game between Stephens County and Habersham Central.    The Indians’ starting lineup will look very similar to what the team trotted out in Mt. Airy a year ago.
Becca Heyl had a strong night on Tuesday. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Becca Heyl had a strong night on Tuesday. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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Lady Indians open season with split at Lumpkin County

News Staff
Friday, August 16, 2024
   The Lady Indians traveled to Lumpkin County on Tuesday evening for the season-opening tri-match against the host team and Habersham Central. TFS dropped the first before taking a win to split.    In the opener, Tallulah Falls was edged by Habersham 21-25 and 18-25 in a straight-set loss.
Coach Lindsay Herrin’s had high praise for senior Ava Saxon. (pictured here) KAITLYN FULLER/HCHS

Coach Lindsay Herrin’s had high praise for senior Ava Saxon. (pictured here) KAITLYN FULLER/HCHS

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Hab volleyball opens ‘24 home slate

Lang Storey
Friday, August 16, 2024
   The Lady Raiders entered the week in search of their first win this season. On Tuesday night they got 2, winning back-to-back matches in straight sets.    Habersham routed Lumpkin County 25-12, 25-12 before taking out Tallulah Falls 25-21, 25-18 in the nightcap.
The 2024 summer Mountain Traveler cover, featuring the Sautee Nacoochee Indian Mound, was captured by Donna Shirley of Cornelia. Shirley received $100 for her winning photograph.

The 2024 summer Mountain Traveler cover, featuring the Sautee Nacoochee Indian Mound, was captured by Donna Shirley of Cornelia. Shirley received $100 for her winning photograph.

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The Mountain Traveler cover contest now underway

News Staff
Friday, August 16, 2024
   With cooling temperatures and bright, colorful leaves, fall in Northeast Georgia is truly special and popular with residents and visitors alike.
Deal sits with real-life Veto and a copy of his new book. COURTESY OF ANDREA HUDSON

Deal sits with real-life Veto and a copy of his new book. COURTESY OF ANDREA HUDSON

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Former Gov. Deal writes children’s book

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
   The woods of Habersham County are the setting of a new children’s book penned by former Gov. Nathan Deal who lives in Demorest.
Mullinax and Lehman. FILE

Mullinax and Lehman. FILE

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Two vie for Baldwin council

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
   Qualifying for this fall’s local elections wrapped up last Friday with the City of Baldwin set for a contested race for its open city council seat, and Darlene Hudson being the sole candidate for the Habersham County Board of Education.
The City of Demorest hired a grant writer last week. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

The City of Demorest hired a grant writer last week. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Grant writer looks to improve ‘quality of life’ in Demorest

Brian Wellmeier
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
   Demorest could soon see a much-needed boost to its financial situation since the city brought on grant writer Brad Day.    Council approved Day’s contract at their regular meeting last week after a heated dispute over the proposed position.
MATTHEW OSBORNE

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The Northeast Georgian editor passes away

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
   Matthew Osborne, editor of The Northeast Georgian since Nov. 2019, died suddenly Tuesday morning at his home in Cornelia. He was 47.    Osborne was a professional journalist for 25 years, starting in 1999 as a sports writer at the Lake City (Fla.
Camden Meads took plenty of PAT reps during practice this summer. LANG STOREY/Staff

Camden Meads took plenty of PAT reps during practice this summer. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Meads brings the boot for special teams

Lang Storey
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
   By now, the high school football world knows all too well the importance of having a good kicker on the team.    For Habersham Central, there’s no debating how instrumental kicker Michael Hill was in the Raiders’ 5 wins in 2023.