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Hurricane swimmer Brody Kastner in action during the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association State Qualifying Meet on Friday, June 26 at Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Hurricane swimmer Brody Kastner in action during the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association State Qualifying Meet on Friday, June 26 at Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Hurricanes sending 34 swimmers to state

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
By Landen ToddSwimmers competed in the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association State Qualifying Meet on Friday, June 26 at Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center. The Habersham County Swim Team competed for a chance to swim at the GRPA State Meet in Moultrie on July 10-11.
Habersham Central rising senior quarterback Paris Wilbanks (7) makes a big time run during a scrimmage at Raider Stadium on Wednesday, June 24. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central rising senior quarterback Paris Wilbanks (7) makes a big time run during a scrimmage at Raider Stadium on Wednesday, June 24. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Raiders end June on a high note

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Friday, June 26, 2026
By Landen ToddHabersham Central football wrapped up June work by hosting nine other schools in a padded camp on June 23-24.Starting on Tuesday, the nine teams rotated playing each other using half of the field in pads.
Raider soccer camper James Keane dribbles the ball during the Raider Soccer Academy Camp at Habersham Ninth Grade Academy on Friday, June 19. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Raider soccer camper James Keane dribbles the ball during the Raider Soccer Academy Camp at Habersham Ninth Grade Academy on Friday, June 19. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Young Raiders learn new skills

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Raiders Soccer Academy kicked off its Session 1 Individual Soccer Academy June 15-19 at Habersham Ninth Grade Academy. The academy was for boys and girls ages five through 15 and welcomed newcomers, recreation, academy and select level players.
Hannah Satterfield

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Former golf coach returns to TFS

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Friday, June 19, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Tallulah Falls School golf program welcomes Hannah Satterfield as the new varsity Head Coach.“The opportunity presented itself unexpectedly, and I felt it was the right time to make a long-term commitment to a program,” she said.
Habersham Central basketball players work on drills during a basketball practice at Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School on Monday, June 15. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central basketball players work on drills during a basketball practice at Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School on Monday, June 15. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Lady Raiders bond in summer work

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Habersham Central girls’ basketball team has been getting to work this June for the upcoming season.The team has been focusing on the fundamentals and team bonding through practices, FCA Camp and scrimmages.
Habersham Central rising junior Trent Muenzer makes a jumping throw during a football practice at Raider Stadium on Monday, June 8. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Habersham Central rising junior Trent Muenzer makes a jumping throw during a football practice at Raider Stadium on Monday, June 8. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Summer Sacrifice starts for Raiders

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Friday, June 12, 2026
By Landen ToddRaider football started their summer workload this month, as it’s called “Summer Sacrifice.” The will team will be working out, practicing and playing in scrimmages throughout June in preparation for this fall.“Very simple,” HCHS Football Head Coach Benji Harrsion said.
Margaret Birkbeck will be the head coach of the Habersham Central High School flag football team next season. Birkbeck was an assistant coach on the team last year. (Submitted)

Margaret Birkbeck will be the head coach of the Habersham Central High School flag football team next season. Birkbeck was an assistant coach on the team last year. (Submitted)

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HCHS names new flag football head coach

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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
By Landen ToddMargaret Birkbeck will take the helm of the Lady Raiders after serving on the staff last season as an assistant coach.Brianna Webb made history with the team as head coach last year, and she will move to an assistant role and focus on coaching the girls’ basketball team.
Camper Greyson Kempey slides head first during the TFS baseball summer camp. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Camper Greyson Kempey slides head first during the TFS baseball summer camp. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Sliding to TFS baseball

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Friday, June 5, 2026
By Landen ToddThe Tallulah Falls School hosted its baseball summer youth camp for rising third to eighth graders at Higgins Baseball Complex on June 1-3.TFS baseball camp involved fundamental skill instruction as well as games and competitions. Campers received a snack each day.
Camper Jacob Barnett shows off his skills during the HCHS football youth camp at Raider Stadium. (Landen Todd/Staff)

Camper Jacob Barnett shows off his skills during the HCHS football youth camp at Raider Stadium. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Future Raiders learn to love football at camp

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
By Landen ToddThe rainy weather did not stop Habersham Central High School from holding its youth football summer camp on May 26-28 at Raider Stadium.Over the days, the youth had fun learning the fundamentals of football and rotated through each drill, led by the Raiders coaching staff.
Mixed Doubles winners: Peggy and Alan Kuniansky (silver); Pam and John Tokarz (gold); Paula Sanders-Benenati and Carl Carothers (bronze) all pose during its fourth annual PickleSham Palooza. (Submitted)

Mixed Doubles winners: Peggy and Alan Kuniansky (silver); Pam and John Tokarz (gold); Paula Sanders-Benenati and Carl Carothers (bronze) all pose during its fourth annual PickleSham Palooza. (Submitted)

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PickleSham Palooza increases reach

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Friday, May 29, 2026
By Landen ToddHabersham County Pickleball Club hosted its fourth annual PickleSham Palooza on May 1-2.This year’s tournament drew 139 players, ranging in age from 14-75, who competed in 258 matches over the two-day event.