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Pictures and mementos of Habersham Central’s baseball seniors were everywhere Wednesday night as they said goodbye to a strong class of 2023. LANG STOREY/Staff

Pictures and mementos of Habersham Central’s baseball seniors were everywhere Wednesday night as they said goodbye to a strong class of 2023. LANG STOREY/Staff

Diamond Raiders bid farewell to 10 seniors

Lang Storey
Friday, April 21, 2023
Senior night for Habersham Central Baseball featured an offensive shootout as the Raiders (14-16, 7-11 Region 8-6A) dropped their final game of the season to the visiting Lanier Longhorns, 15-9. It was an emotional evening at Raider Park as the program bid farewell to 10 seniors.
Bernard Trimiar (middle) is shown with his grandsons Brady and Brody during one of their Raider youth football games. Bernard has contributed as a coach, umpire and referee in addition to his Ring of Honor playing days of the 1970s. SUBMITTED

Bernard Trimiar (middle) is shown with his grandsons Brady and Brody during one of their Raider youth football games. Bernard has contributed as a coach, umpire and referee in addition to his Ring of Honor playing days of the 1970s. SUBMITTED

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Trimiar passes down Raider legacy

Lang Storey
Friday, April 21, 2023
Bernard Trimiar makes no bones about it – Habersham runs through his blood. So when a young Trimiar first began donning Raider orange and blue, it was a natural fit. Even more fitting is Trimiar’s selection to the Habersham Central Football Ring of Honor Class of 2023.
Ninth Grade Academy athlete Fatima Guzman lands in the sand as she participates in the standing long jump during Monday’s Special Olympics at Raider Stadium. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Ninth Grade Academy athlete Fatima Guzman lands in the sand as she participates in the standing long jump during Monday’s Special Olympics at Raider Stadium. EMMA MARTI/Staff

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A truly Special day to remember

Emma Marti
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
A lot of smiling faces came back for the first time in four years, as Habersham County held the Special Olympics on Monday morning. The 2023 Special Olympics marked the 50th year of the Special Olympics in Habersham.
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Demorest taps Musselwhite amid strife

Donald Fraser
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
It may have taken four months, but the city of Demorest now has a permanent city manager. Mark Musselwhite, Demorest interim city manager since Dec. 9, 2022, received the position permanently Monday night at a called meeting of Demorest city council.
Chandler Franklin, 4, is honored by County Manager Alicia Vaughn along with his parents Clayton and Allyson, at Monday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. Commissioner Bruce Palmer and the rest of the board thanked the young man for his alertness to a county utility malfunction. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Chandler Franklin, 4, is honored by County Manager Alicia Vaughn along with his parents Clayton and Allyson, at Monday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. Commissioner Bruce Palmer and the rest of the board thanked the young man for his alertness to a county utility malfunction. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

County honors brilliant 4-year-old

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
You are never too old – or too young – to get involved in your local government. Habersham County recognized 4-year-old Chandler Franklin on Monday night after the young man noticed the flashing light on top of the commercial radio tower at Old Mill Road and Crane Mill Road was not working.
Darlene Hudson will try to take her amazingness to Cornelia Elementary next year. SUBMITTED

Darlene Hudson will try to take her amazingness to Cornelia Elementary next year. SUBMITTED

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Hudson picked to lead Cornelia Elementary

Emma Marti
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Monday night’s Board of Education meeting brought lots of celebration for the county. Whether it be the winners of the Peach State Federal Credit Union monthly awards or it was the winners of the attendance awards, there was a sense of pride in the air.
Clare Rutter, who won first place in the Performing Arts Vocal category at Rock Eagle’s Project Achievement event in February, performs the song “Almost There” from the Disney movie, “The Princess and the Frog” as Renee Smagur, Habersham County 4-H Program Assistant and Superintendent Matthew Cooper listen. EMMA MARTI/Staff

Clare Rutter, who won first place in the Performing Arts Vocal category at Rock Eagle’s Project Achievement event in February, performs the song “Almost There” from the Disney movie, “The Princess and the Frog” as Renee Smagur, Habersham County 4-H Program Assistant and Superintendent Matthew Cooper listen. EMMA MARTI/Staff

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4-Hers share their skills with school board

Emma Marti
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
To break up the business at the Board of Education’s April work session, the board welcomed members of Habersham County’s 4-H organization to share their skills and knowledge.
Mason Dawe relieves Konner Burrell on the mound during the region matchup against Apalachee. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Mason Dawe relieves Konner Burrell on the mound during the region matchup against Apalachee. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Diamond Raiders set to honor seniors

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Habersham Central’s baseball team had some great moments this season on the way to a fantastic start, but the Raiders were eliminated from the playoff chase with losses in their last two contests. The Raiders (14-15, 7-10 Region 8-6A) have a chance to finish on a high note with a .
Tallulah Falls’ Frankey Moree dusts himself off after stealing a base. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Tallulah Falls’ Frankey Moree dusts himself off after stealing a base. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Moree sets all-time TFS hits record

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
On his senior night, Frankey Moree had 2 hits to become the all-time leader in TFS history in a  12-2 home win over West Oak on Monday night. Moree and fellow senior Davante Brown combined for 3 hits and 3 RBI, as the Indians overcame an early 2-run deficit to score 12  unanswered.