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County insurance rises after $1.1M in claims

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
   Habersham County had many budget challenges this year with all costs rising across the board, but one self-inflicted wound came in the form of a $111,000 insurance hike due to 66 automobile claims over the last five years.    Those claims totaled more than $1.

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‘Pastor Sam’ makes impact on community

Julianne Akers
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
   In his nearly 30 years of living in Habersham County, Pastor Sam Negron’s roots lie deep in his community. On top of being a pastor and overseeing three churches, he also helps local courts and police departments as a Spanish language interpreter – all for “love of my community,” he said.
One view of the renderings of the future amphitheater in Cornelia, provided by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government, is shown. CITY OF CORNELIA/Submitted

One view of the renderings of the future amphitheater in Cornelia, provided by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government, is shown. CITY OF CORNELIA/Submitted

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Plans for Cornelia’s future amphitheater shaping up

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
   Cornelia has the first renderings of its future amphitheater back from the Carl Vinson Institute of Government.
Landon Holbrook holds the bag while Dawson Barnett blocks at practice Thursday morning. LANG STOREY/Staff

Landon Holbrook holds the bag while Dawson Barnett blocks at practice Thursday morning. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raiders put a bow on summer grind

Lang Storey
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
   It’s pretty hard to imagine, but we’re just one week away from those Friday night lights … kinda.    It certainly won’t be dark at 7:30 p.m. next week when the Raiders lineup against Oconee County. Nor will the game count.
Habersham Central Principal Dr. Adam Bagwell talks with guidance counselor Kayla Waters earlier this week in preparation for the coming school year.

Habersham Central Principal Dr. Adam Bagwell talks with guidance counselor Kayla Waters earlier this week in preparation for the coming school year.

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BACK TO SCHOOL: Bagwell takes reins at Habersham Central

Matthew Osborne
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
   Dr. Adam Bagwell has a big job in front of him right out of the gate.    School starts on Friday, Aug. 2, and as everyone who has worn orange and blue knows, it will be the Day of the Raider.    Bagwell is succeeding longtime HCHS Principal Dr.
Emily Diffenderfer will be a big part of the Lady Raiders’ gameplan this season. LANG STOREY/Staff

Emily Diffenderfer will be a big part of the Lady Raiders’ gameplan this season. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Habersham softball hopes to get ‘mojo flowing’ with seasoned roster

Lang Storey
Thursday, July 25, 2024
   A 6-20 record usually explains itself. That was the final tally for Habersham softball in 2023. By no metric was last season one to remember for the Lady Raiders, but, unlike their record suggests, Coach Karly Thompson’s club was competitive in just about every tilt.
Ava Saxon (right) and McKenzie King hype up their teammate after Kinslee Hicks (far left) won a point during one of Habersham Central’s summer camps. LANG STOREY/Staff

Ava Saxon (right) and McKenzie King hype up their teammate after Kinslee Hicks (far left) won a point during one of Habersham Central’s summer camps. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Lady Raiders set sights on playoff return

Lang Storey
Thursday, July 25, 2024
   The Habersham Central volleyball team was on the verge of carving itself a spot in the 2023 GHSA state tournament. But those aspirations came to a bitter halt in the Lady Raiders’ final region tournament match at Apalachee.
The Hurricanes’ State Champion 8U Mixed Medley Relay team consisting of (from left) Bella Diego, Ryelin London, Rowyn Schofill and Nash Tatum. SUBMITTED

The Hurricanes’ State Champion 8U Mixed Medley Relay team consisting of (from left) Bella Diego, Ryelin London, Rowyn Schofill and Nash Tatum. SUBMITTED

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Hurricanes swim team makes waves in Moultrie

Lang Storey
Thursday, July 25, 2024
   A combined team consisting of swimmers from the Hurricanes swim team plus Tallulah Falls Aquatics racked up the accolades at the Georgia Recreation and Parks (GRPA) state meet in Moultrie last weekend.    The Hurricanes took 42 swimmers to the meet, where the team won a total of 126 awards.