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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

Things will look different when the Lady Indians line it up without Addy McCoy. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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TFS volleyball tips off ‘24 season

News Staff

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

In what marks the biggest roster church in recent program history, the Lady Indians have their work cut out for them. A TFS team that just won the State Championship two seasons ago returns two starters - Rebecca Heyl and Chesney Tanksley.

Habersham’s Katelynn LuBuono (left) and McKenzie King go up for a block during a match last week. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raider volleyball back at it this week

Lang Storey

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Habersham Central’s volleyball team was back in action after press time Tuesday as the Lady Raiders headed to Dahlonega to take on Lumpkin County (2-2) and Tallulah Falls (0- 0) in a tri-match. The matchup with TFS was a rare one.