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Habersham Central’s lineman get to work in the trenches at Tuesday’s practice. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham Central’s lineman get to work in the trenches at Tuesday’s practice. LANG STOREY/Staff

‘Fueled’ by past, Raiders attack spring practice

Lang Storey
Friday, May 12, 2023
As Habersham Football continues working through spring practice, there’s an unspoken uncomfortability throughout the locker room. Last year’s team left much to be desired as evidenced by its 3-7 final record.
The first-place Class A Top Team in the clay shoot was Street Toys. Pictured (from left) are Bill Nealis, Tim Sweat and Stan Lunsford. Not pictured is Lamar Dean. Lunsford also won the award as the event’s top individual shooter. CANDICE HOLCOMB/ Submitted

The first-place Class A Top Team in the clay shoot was Street Toys. Pictured (from left) are Bill Nealis, Tim Sweat and Stan Lunsford. Not pictured is Lamar Dean. Lunsford also won the award as the event’s top individual shooter. CANDICE HOLCOMB/ Submitted

United Way raises $29K with clay shoot

News Staff
Friday, May 12, 2023
The Habersham County United Way hosted its 2023 Spring Clay Shoot on April 29. It was a record breaking fundraiser for the semiannual event, as 30 teams registered to shoot and more than $29,000 was raised.
Former Habersham Schools principal Dr. Octavius Mulligan was announced as Piedmont University’s next Dean of the College of Education at the Spring 2023 Commencement, where he was also the guest speaker. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Former Habersham Schools principal Dr. Octavius Mulligan was announced as Piedmont University’s next Dean of the College of Education at the Spring 2023 Commencement, where he was also the guest speaker. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Mulligan comes full circle back to Piedmont

Emma Marti
Friday, May 12, 2023
Almost 10 years since receiving his doctorate at the school, Dr. Octavius Mulligan will be returning to walk the halls of Piedmont University. This time, though, he will be on the other side of the desk, serving as the school’s newest Dean of the College of Education.
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Public meetings

News Staff
Friday, May 12, 2023
The following public meetings are scheduled from May 12-18. Habersham County Commission 5 p.m. work session, 6 p.m. regular meeting Monday, May 15, at the county courthouse in Clarkesville, 295 Llewellyn Street. Baldwin City Council 6:30 p.m.
Samantha Carvallo takes a helping hand from digital marketing manager Zack Hoopaugh after receiving her degree Friday at Piedmont University’s graduation ceremony. Carvallo graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree and majored in art during her time at Piedmont. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Samantha Carvallo takes a helping hand from digital marketing manager Zack Hoopaugh after receiving her degree Friday at Piedmont University’s graduation ceremony. Carvallo graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree and majored in art during her time at Piedmont. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Piedmont graduates walk the walk

Emma Marti
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Piedmont University held their spring graduation ceremony Friday. President Marshall Criser was able to celebrate his first graduation at the University.
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Clarkesville doctor killed in plane crash

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
A Clarkesville doctor died Sunday night when his plane went down near the Tennessee-Georgia border. The single-engine Cessna 182 flown by Dr. Lionel Meadows of Clarkesville was traveling from South Bend, Ind., to Jackson County Airport on Sunday night. It was expected to land at 7:22 p.m.
Habersham County Emergency Services and Lee Arrendale State Prison firefighters debrief after extinguishing Monday morning’s fire at The Orchard Golf Club Clubhouse. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

Habersham County Emergency Services and Lee Arrendale State Prison firefighters debrief after extinguishing Monday morning’s fire at The Orchard Golf Club Clubhouse. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted

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Quick action saves Orchard clubhouse in fire

Emma Marti
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Early Monday morning, Habersham County E-911 received a phone call regarding a fire at the clubhouse of The Orchard. Kerry Edwards, Membership Director of The Orchard, was first to arrive on the scene. “She opened the clubhouse at like 8 a.m.

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Officers eye truck traffic closely

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
With two major commercial wrecks coming in Habersham County in recent weeks – including one that cost the lives of two people – the Georgia Department of Public Safety Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) is taking a closer look at Habersham County.
Christian Cooper worked his way through his Eagle Scout project on April 29. The project he chose was to make a flower bed at the VFW Memorial Park. SUBMITTED

Christian Cooper worked his way through his Eagle Scout project on April 29. The project he chose was to make a flower bed at the VFW Memorial Park. SUBMITTED

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Scout makes it from Cub to Eagle

John Dills
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Starting from a young age as a cub scout, Christian Cooper has been working toward a higher goal. Cooper joined the cub scouts in second grade, and by the time sixth grade came around, he joined the boy scouts.