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These special six Club members got the chance to chat with the board members Tuesday afternoon. From left, standing: Raigen Mathis (rising 8th grader at Bonduarant, Ky.), William Ballard (rising 6th grader at South Habersham), Gabriel Anderson (rising 9th grader at the Habersham Ninth Grade Academy) and London Garcia (rising 7th grader at Wilbanks Middle). Seated are Emma Johnson (rising 5th grader at Clarkesville Elementary) and Kyleigh Goode (rising 5th grader at Fairview Elementary). EMMA MARTI/Staff

These special six Club members got the chance to chat with the board members Tuesday afternoon. From left, standing: Raigen Mathis (rising 8th grader at Bonduarant, Ky.), William Ballard (rising 6th grader at South Habersham), Gabriel Anderson (rising 9th grader at the Habersham Ninth Grade Academy) and London Garcia (rising 7th grader at Wilbanks Middle). Seated are Emma Johnson (rising 5th grader at Clarkesville Elementary) and Kyleigh Goode (rising 5th grader at Fairview Elementary). EMMA MARTI/Staff

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‘A place for stability’

Emma Marti
Friday, June 23, 2023
Executive directors and board members don’t always get to see the impact their decisions have on those who they serve, but on Tuesday afternoon, members on the board of the Tim Lee Boys & Girls Club got the chance to do just that.
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Commissioners question budget in final days

Matthew Osborne
Friday, June 23, 2023
Habersham County’s Board of Commissioners did not receive budget worksheets this year to check off specific preferences, but some of them have concerns heading into Monday night, when the board expects to ratify the budget in advance of the June 30 deadline.
Jessie Owensby (right), shown talking with Cornelia Mayor John Borrow and City Manager Dee Anderson, was named to the Habersham County Planning commission Monday. FILE

Jessie Owensby (right), shown talking with Cornelia Mayor John Borrow and City Manager Dee Anderson, was named to the Habersham County Planning commission Monday. FILE

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Owensby joins Planning Commission

Emma Marti
Friday, June 23, 2023
The Habersham County Planning Commission has two main purposes, according to its website. The first is to “assess and approve or disapprove subdivision plans” and to “hear variance, map amendment (zoning change), and conditional use requests.

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Roundabouts still coming to Clarkesville, Demorest

Matthew Osborne
Friday, June 23, 2023
The plans for roundabouts at the intersections of Georgia Highways 105 and 115, and at Highways 197 and 17 in Clarkesville, are slated to move forward. The project at Cannon Bridge Road (105) and 115 in Demorest will get underway later this year.
Lisa Nicholson (right) expresses to the county commission how the grinding and mulching operation could cause additional traffic issues within the area. JOHN DILLS/Staff

Lisa Nicholson (right) expresses to the county commission how the grinding and mulching operation could cause additional traffic issues within the area. JOHN DILLS/Staff

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Commissioners deny grinding permit

John Dills
Friday, June 23, 2023
Fairview School Road is labeled a part of the agricultural district of Habersham County. Jeffrey Gunter, applying for conditional use of a grinding and mulching operation, was denied approval from the county commission at the Monday night meeting.
Habersham Central’s Brad Chosewood is one of the nation’s top throwers heading into his senior year. FILE

Habersham Central’s Brad Chosewood is one of the nation’s top throwers heading into his senior year. FILE

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Chosewood throws all the way to Philadelphia

Lang Storey
Friday, June 23, 2023
High school athletes around the country are using summertime to hone their craft. For Habersham Central’s Brad Chosewood, this summer has been especially hot thus far. The rising-senior and Raider Track & Field star has been particularly busy since the beginning of break.
Kelsey Banks hopes to get some more 3-pointers up in her sophomore year at Piedmont University. FILE

Kelsey Banks hopes to get some more 3-pointers up in her sophomore year at Piedmont University. FILE

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Banks looks to take next step with Lions

Lang Storey
Friday, June 23, 2023
When Kelsey Banks realized her talents would allow her to play the game she loves at the next level, she didn’t have to look far for a landing spot. The Habersham Central alumna fit right in with the Piedmont crowd. It came naturally.
Raiders varsity coach Chris Akridge addresses the campers who braved the rain Thursday. LANG STOREY/Staff

Raiders varsity coach Chris Akridge addresses the campers who braved the rain Thursday. LANG STOREY/Staff

Raider baseball camp a big hit for kids

Lang Storey
Friday, June 23, 2023
The new home field for Habersham Central Baseball is already paying dividends. Despite the rainiest week the county has seen in recent memory, Raider baseball camp took place this week without any major disruptions.