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The Band of Blue stands with their hard-earned trophies at the Golden River Marching Festival on Oct. 19. SUBMITTED

The Band of Blue stands with their hard-earned trophies at the Golden River Marching Festival on Oct. 19. SUBMITTED

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Habersham Central Band of Blue wins big again

Julianne Akers
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
   The Habersham Central Band of Blue received a grand championship win at the Golden River Marching Festival at Haralson County High School on Oct. 19 – marking a major feat for the band that won its first grand championship since the 1990s last year at the Berkmar High School Invitational.
Photo by Thomas Park on Unsplash

Photo by Thomas Park on Unsplash

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Animal shelter project remains on hold

Julianne Akers
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
   The construction of a new county animal shelter has been delayed once again following discussion at the Habersham County Board of Commissioners work session and meeting on Oct. 21.
Assistant Superintendent Patrick Franklin shows the badge teachers will wear and use to notify authorities of an emergency once the Centegix system is implemented. Samantha Sinclair/Staff

Assistant Superintendent Patrick Franklin shows the badge teachers will wear and use to notify authorities of an emergency once the Centegix system is implemented. Samantha Sinclair/Staff

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Board OKs new safety measure

Samantha Sinclair
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
   A new layer of safety is coming to Habersham County Schools.    The Habersham County Board of Education approved the contract agreement with Centegix for its safety platform equipment and software at the board’s meeting Monday night.
Photo by Nguyen Dang Hoang Nhu on Unsplash

Photo by Nguyen Dang Hoang Nhu on Unsplash

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Schools get bragging rights

Samantha Sinclair
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
   Superintendent Matthew Cooper has a new signature for his email.    It now includes a graphic that touts Habersham County Schools as No.
Greg Hope tunes a new bow in a bow press for a customer during a workday on Wednesday. Hope is one of two brothers who manage the archery, gun and shooting range business in Demorest. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Greg Hope tunes a new bow in a bow press for a customer during a workday on Wednesday. Hope is one of two brothers who manage the archery, gun and shooting range business in Demorest. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Pop’s prepares hunters, outdoorsmen

Zach Taylor
Monday, October 21, 2024
   Pop’s Outdoors is prepping hunters to have the best success in the woods.    The nearly 10-year-old store located in Demorest was the brainchild of brothers Greg and Dale Hope.
Habersham County Manager Phil Sutton talks with his replacement Alicia Vaughn on Monday morning. Vaughn will take over as interim manager for at least the next four months. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Habersham County Manager Phil Sutton talks with his replacement Alicia Vaughn on Monday morning. Vaughn will take over as interim manager for at least the next four months. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

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County manager search narrows

Julianne Akers
Monday, October 21, 2024
   Habersham County is seeking its new county manager following last month’s announcement that the current jobholder, Alicia Vaughn, will step down at the end of the year.    The job posting was made on the Habersham County website around mid-September, and the application window closed on Oct. 14.
Habersham County Schools Director of School Safety Murray Kogod, left, speaks at the board of education’s work session on Tuesday about the benefit of Centegix, a wearable alert system for educators. Right, Assistant Superintendent Patrick Franklin listens. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Habersham County Schools Director of School Safety Murray Kogod, left, speaks at the board of education’s work session on Tuesday about the benefit of Centegix, a wearable alert system for educators. Right, Assistant Superintendent Patrick Franklin listens. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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Alert system considered for county schools

Julianne Akers
Monday, October 21, 2024
   The Habersham County School System could soon see the implementation of Centegix, a wearable alert system that allows staff at schools to notify authorities and lock the school down during urgent situations like medical emergencies or school threats.
Raider Stadium is expected to get a replacement to its artificial turf. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

Raider Stadium is expected to get a replacement to its artificial turf. JULIANNE AKERS/Staff

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New turf coming to Raider Stadium

Julianne Akers
Monday, October 21, 2024
   A $621,440 project to replace the artificial turf – which school officials say is deteriorating – at Raider Stadium is expected to be approved by the Habersham County Board of Education on Oct. 21.
Lynn McCollum, Tiffany Teoman and Marcie Caudell move a massive pine branch that fell during last month’s storms. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Lynn McCollum, Tiffany Teoman and Marcie Caudell move a massive pine branch that fell during last month’s storms. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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DAR grave site cleanup

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
   Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Tomochichi chapter cleaned the grave sites of the relatives of late President Thomas Jefferson on Saturday.    “Today is about cleaning up the graves of the Eppes family,” said Lynn McCollum during the cleanup.
Jackels. FILE

Jackels. FILE

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Former SRO arrested

Julianne Akers
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
   A former Habersham County school resource officer (SRO) was arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) on Oct. 9.    David Matthew Jackels, 47, of Cornelia was charged with violation of oath of office by a public officer and false statements.