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Chief Jones and Assistant Chief Ferguson stand with Corporal John Groves and Corporal Daniel Spivey after the two were honored with Lifesaving Awards at Monday night’s city council meeting. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Chief Jones and Assistant Chief Ferguson stand with Corporal John Groves and Corporal Daniel Spivey after the two were honored with Lifesaving Awards at Monday night’s city council meeting. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Baldwin to increase millage rate, honors officers

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
   The City of Baldwin reached a consensus on the 2024 millage rate Monday night.    The mayor and council decided to raise the millage rate by .689 mills to 9.17, the minimum required increase.
Youths from the Habersham Rec Dep’t formed a tunnel for the Raiders to run through prior to Friday night’s game. LANG STOREY/Staff

Youths from the Habersham Rec Dep’t formed a tunnel for the Raiders to run through prior to Friday night’s game. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Late stand powers Bears past Raiders

Lang Storey
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
   Habersham Central outpaced Cherokee Bluff in several categories Friday in Mount Airy and even held a 10-point lead in the second half. But the Bears (4-0) scored the game’s final 17 points to pull off a 31-24 victory and remain perfect this season.
Kaylee McCalmon has been a workhorse for the Lady Raider softball team this year. MEG LABARBERA/HCHS(Instagram: barbs.media)

Kaylee McCalmon has been a workhorse for the Lady Raider softball team this year. MEG LABARBERA/HCHS(Instagram: barbs.media)

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Lady Raiders win third straight

Lang Storey
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
   For the first time in over two years, the Habersham Central softball team has won 3 straight games. The Lady Raiders (4-10, 2-3 Region 8-5A) took down Johns Creek 4-2 in Mount Airy over the weekend.    There’s no question HCHS got off to a rough start this season.
Callie Craver struck out a stunning 22 hitters over the weekend for TFS. TFS ATHLETICS

Callie Craver struck out a stunning 22 hitters over the weekend for TFS. TFS ATHLETICS

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TFS softball picks up first wins in program history

Lang Storey
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
   There’s no doubt this season has been full of growing pains for the Tallulah Falls softball team. It’s the program’s inaugural season at the varsity level and they entered Saturday with an 0-10 record.
Tim McCoy adjusts the chains on the swing ride before testing its functionality. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Tim McCoy adjusts the chains on the swing ride before testing its functionality. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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FAIR WEATHER

Zach Taylor
Monday, September 9, 2024
   The 49th annual Chattahoochee Mountain Fair begins on Friday, drawing crowds of people from all over northeast Georgia.    Reece Watson and Rebecca Mason will perform on the stage to kick off the musical performances at the fair.
The Cornelia Free Expression Wall was in place for nearly two months and has been torn down due to vulgar language and inappropriate spray paintings. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

The Cornelia Free Expression Wall was in place for nearly two months and has been torn down due to vulgar language and inappropriate spray paintings. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Art wall torn down after gang vandalism

Zach Taylor
Monday, September 9, 2024
   City workers tore down the City of Cornelia’s Free Expression Wall on Wednesday following a surge in vulgar and inappropriate spray paintings, including gang tagging.
Baldwin Chief Administrative Officer Emily Woodmaster presents millage rate options to Baldwin City Council on Sept. 3. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Baldwin Chief Administrative Officer Emily Woodmaster presents millage rate options to Baldwin City Council on Sept. 3. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Baldwin begins millage rate talks as officials eye possible tax increase

Julianne Akers
Monday, September 9, 2024
   The City of Baldwin began millage rate discussions on Monday with the main talking point being a looming tax increase.    When the city passed its budget in June, it was expected that a 1.11 mill increase would be required.
Everett Rudeseal darts upfield after a catch last week. TOM ASKEW/Special

Everett Rudeseal darts upfield after a catch last week. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders look to pull level

Lang Storey
Monday, September 9, 2024
   After pulling out a big win over rival White County, Habersham Central is back on its home turf this week looking for win number two. It won’t be easy, as the Raiders (1-2) welcome undefeated Cherokee Bluff to Mt. Airy Friday.    “They’ve got a really good football team.
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.