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Habersham Central math teacher Trailly Holland catches up with student Madison Turner and parents April and Stuart Baker. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Habersham Central math teacher Trailly Holland catches up with student Madison Turner and parents April and Stuart Baker. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Time to hear that familiar bell

News Staff
Friday, August 4, 2023
Habersham County schools opened their doors Wednesday and welcomed students and parents to get ready for the new year, which began today.

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Shots fired, no one hurt in Cornelia argument

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 4, 2023
A pregnant woman was among several people involved in an argument in Cornelia on Wednesday that ended with shots fired. Just after 2 p.m. Wednesday, Habersham County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the area of Camp Creek Road and Wilson Road near the water plant.
The water fountain at Brent Lee Moore Park in Demorest was built by a Boy Scout 38 years ago, but has fallen into disrepair. SUBMITTED

The water fountain at Brent Lee Moore Park in Demorest was built by a Boy Scout 38 years ago, but has fallen into disrepair. SUBMITTED

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From Eagle to a phoenix

Matthew Osborne
Friday, August 4, 2023
Demorest Councilman Shawn Allen has a passion for Demorest and its history, as he has expressed many times over the years. Allen has stepped up his efforts to preserve the city’s legacy even more since the new city hall was opened in the old elementary school where he once attended.
Audrey Davenport speaks to the City of Cornelia about beautification of the area at Tuesday’s meeting. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Audrey Davenport speaks to the City of Cornelia about beautification of the area at Tuesday’s meeting. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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Cornelia ponders use of community beautification grant

John Dills
Friday, August 4, 2023
Cornelia Mayor John Borrow and the city commission welcomed Audrey Davenport to speak in the public forum of Tuesday’s meeting about the city’s possibility to implement ordinances for murals, and to discuss the opportunities for the Vibrant Communities Grant.
The final touches to Tallulah Falls School’s first fourth grade classroom have been made, and the class is ready for Monday morning. SANDY CRENSHAW/Submitted

The final touches to Tallulah Falls School’s first fourth grade classroom have been made, and the class is ready for Monday morning. SANDY CRENSHAW/Submitted

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TFS welcomes first fourth grade class, new teacher

John Dills
Friday, August 4, 2023
Tallulah Falls School is set to have their first fourth grade class this school year. Students are going to class Monday, and although this will be a new school for students and teacher Sandy Crenshaw, it is far from her first rodeo in education.

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Cornelia to monitor bridge usage

John Dills
Friday, August 4, 2023
Before the Tuesday meeting, City of Cornelia officials met with Connor Land, a field representative for U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.) to discuss the future of the Hoyt Street bridge. The bridge remains closed to car traffic, but is open for foot traffic.
Habersham Central’s Zeke Whittington ran away from the competition during the spring game in Hart County, but the real tests begin this week and beyond as the Raiders look to bounce back from two consecutive 3-7 campaigns. TOM ASKEW/Special

Habersham Central’s Zeke Whittington ran away from the competition during the spring game in Hart County, but the real tests begin this week and beyond as the Raiders look to bounce back from two consecutive 3-7 campaigns. TOM ASKEW/Special

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Raiders look inward as season dawns

Lang Storey
Friday, August 4, 2023
Tonight’s scrimmage doesn’t count towards either team’s official record. It does, however, represent the end of a wait that seems longer each year.
Abigail and Audrey Hotard were inspired by their older brother Thomas as top-level runners. SUBMITTED

Abigail and Audrey Hotard were inspired by their older brother Thomas as top-level runners. SUBMITTED

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Lady Raiders’ sister act is back

Lang Storey
Friday, August 4, 2023
Abigail and Audrey Hotard have been a dynamic duo since day one. Literally. The twin sisters have been wowing observers with their collective athletic prowess for years.
ZACH TAYLOR/Special

ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Back to school nearly here

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
First photo: Hoyt Parson picks his favorite blue and green colored scissors for crafts in school at the Baldwin Back to School Bash on Saturday, at Life Church. Second photo: Isabella Valadez (left) gives school supply lists to the Arriaga family. Third photo: Sgt.