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TFS junior swimmer Harper Barrett swims during a practice at the TFS Natatorium on Thursday, July 9. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Youngsters learn how to swim at TFS

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

By Landen ToddTallulah Falls Schools has been holding its Junior Swim Club at the TFS Natatorium. It began its late summer season on July 7 and will run through July 23.

CHS cheer camper Everly Nicolson runs during a game of Duck, Duck, Goose during the cheer camp at the Raider Gymnasium on Wednesday, July 8. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Young Lady Raiders learn to cheer

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Friday, July 10, 2026

By Landen ToddHabersham Central High School held its Rising Raiders Cheer Camp at the Raider Gymnasium on July 8-10 for girls ages 4-12. The 110 campers were led by the cheer program, which has been hosting the camp for over 25 years now.

Plots of land are ready to be used for the River Upward Sports Program at The River in Alto. (Landen Todd/Staff)

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Church brings Upward to county

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026

By Landen ToddThe River in Alto has begun its work, starting a recreational league through the River Upward Sports Program.Athletic Director Randall Canup said the church’s program plans to offer sports in the Spring of 2027.

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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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.