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‘Mistake’ leaked Trump docs early

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 18, 2023
In the wake of the indictments in Fulton County of former President Donald Trump, questions have been flying about a copy of the indictments that were leaked earlier Monday before the grand jury completed its deliberation.
Demorest City Manager Mark Musselwhite shows off the city’s new conference center in the city hall building auditorium. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Demorest City Manager Mark Musselwhite shows off the city’s new conference center in the city hall building auditorium. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Demorest close on major projects

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 18, 2023
Demorest has two of its major projects coming together, including its new municipal conference center. The auditorium at city hall – which was the old Demorest Elementary School – is almost fully transformed into the new meeting center for the city.
Alizye Jarrard works to put clips in the correct sections of hair at Habersham Central High School on Thursday. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Alizye Jarrard works to put clips in the correct sections of hair at Habersham Central High School on Thursday. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Students in Habersham cosmetology program get the full experience

Zach Taylor
Friday, August 18, 2023
The cosmetology program at Habersham Central High School is an excellent opportunity for students to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge required to succeed in the beauty and salon industry.
The group dances together at the final gala for Dancing With the Stars for Circle of Hope on Saturday night. SUZANNE DOW/Submitted

The group dances together at the final gala for Dancing With the Stars for Circle of Hope on Saturday night. SUZANNE DOW/Submitted

‘Last Dance’ celebrates popular community event

News Staff
Friday, August 18, 2023
After many successful years, the Circle of Hope’s Dancing with the Stars for Hope fundraising event ended on Aug. 12 with a Gala held at Ogletree Estates.
Habersham Central captains (from left) Jonah Wilson, Davey Sanders, Carter Barrett and Carson Parker come to the middle of the field for the preseason game against East Hall. The Raiders kick it off for real on Friday night at home against Stephens County. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central captains (from left) Jonah Wilson, Davey Sanders, Carter Barrett and Carson Parker come to the middle of the field for the preseason game against East Hall. The Raiders kick it off for real on Friday night at home against Stephens County. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders look to get even with Stephens

Lang Storey
Friday, August 18, 2023
There’s no beating around the bush – tonight’s game is a big one. Not only is this week permanently circled on both programs’ calendars, it’s also the kickoff to a new season. It’s big for another reason, too.
Habersham Central’s Shelby Rinefierd squares up a line drive in the home game earlier this season. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Habersham Central’s Shelby Rinefierd squares up a line drive in the home game earlier this season. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

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Lady Raiders still hunting a win

Lang Storey
Friday, August 18, 2023
The Lady Raiders struggled to keep pace with Hart County on the road as Habersham fell 9-3 to the Lady Bulldogs. Senior pitcher Hannah Odum was again on the mound for the Lady Raiders (0-4), but struggled with walking Hart hitters. Odom walked 5 and allowed 14 hits in her 6-inning outing.
Tahj Charlton and the Lady Indians will keep building their new program with a junior varsity season. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tahj Charlton and the Lady Indians will keep building their new program with a junior varsity season. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

TFS moves rebooted softball program to JV stage for 2023

News Staff
Friday, August 18, 2023
The softball program at Tallulah Falls began its re-implementation last season. Several girls  came out and participated in a summer camp, practiced, and polished off the season with a  scrimmage.
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Public meetings

News Staff
Friday, August 18, 2023
The following public meetings are scheduled from Aug. 18-24. Habersham County Commission 5 p.m. work session, 6 p.m. regular meeting Monday, Aug. 21, at the county courthouse in Clarkesville, 295 Llewellyn Street.
At the Aug. 12 Battle of the Heroes in Mt. Airy, family members of the late Richie Alford, who died earlier this year saving two drowning swimmers in Florida, are presented with framed pictures of Richie when he participated in the Battle of the Heroes in previous years. Family members holding pictures include Richie’s wife Pam Alford, stepson Bill Redmon and sister Kimberly McDaniel. Richie’s son Michael Alford and grandson Lucas Alford also attended the game and ceremony. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

At the Aug. 12 Battle of the Heroes in Mt. Airy, family members of the late Richie Alford, who died earlier this year saving two drowning swimmers in Florida, are presented with framed pictures of Richie when he participated in the Battle of the Heroes in previous years. Family members holding pictures include Richie’s wife Pam Alford, stepson Bill Redmon and sister Kimberly McDaniel. Richie’s son Michael Alford and grandson Lucas Alford also attended the game and ceremony. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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Heroes honor their hero

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Sonya Hix smiled Saturday night, as folks at Raider Stadium were remembering those who have been lost. Her son Easton passed away in a car accident in 2012, but Hix said she knows he is looking down on all of us. “I know he’s there smiling because of the Raider sunset,” Hix said.