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Pictured are former Coach George McMillian, and former players Jerry Pulliam, Fernandez West, Jeff Gerrin and Chad Radcliffe.

Pictured are former Coach George McMillian, and former players Jerry Pulliam, Fernandez West, Jeff Gerrin and Chad Radcliffe.

Habersham Central Ring of Honor Class of 2020 recognized

Eric Pereira
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
The class of 2020 Raiders Ring of Honor was inducted prior to the Habersham Central Football Ring of Honor Golf Tournament at The Orchard Golf and Country Club in Clarkesville Tuesday. The Ring of Honor recognizes outstanding players throughout history in Habersham Central football.
Despite the season being delayed, Wesley Sisk (top) and Jonah Wilson (bottom) are putting in work with sets of squats and bench presses during Habersham Central’s football workouts. Practice begins on July 27, and the Raiders are scheduled to open Sept. 4 against Madison County.

Despite the season being delayed, Wesley Sisk (top) and Jonah Wilson (bottom) are putting in work with sets of squats and bench presses during Habersham Central’s football workouts. Practice begins on July 27, and the Raiders are scheduled to open Sept. 4 against Madison County.

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Football season still on, pushed back two weeks

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) announced that the start of the 2020 football season would be delayed two weeks until Sept. 4 at a special meeting Monday.
Hopeful Lady Raiders get instructions for a passing drill during the tryouts.

Hopeful Lady Raiders get instructions for a passing drill during the tryouts.

Habersham Central holds volleyball tryouts

Isaiah Smith
Friday, July 10, 2020
Habersham Central High School Volleyball Coach Lindsay Herrin gives instructions during volleyball tryouts at Wilbanks Middle School on Thursday morning.
Habersham Central’s Alexandra Shalikashvili (3) was the top volleyball vote getter in the Blitz Hall of Fame balloting for 2020.

Habersham Central’s Alexandra Shalikashvili (3) was the top volleyball vote getter in the Blitz Hall of Fame balloting for 2020.

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Blitz Hall of Fame picks six Habersham County athletes

Isaiah Smith
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Blitz, a local channel covering high school athletics in Northeast Georgia, inducted six of Habersham County’s most outstanding athletes into its Hall of Fame in June.
Local youth leagues are hoping to get going in the fall as programs are slowly allowed to open up again.

Local youth leagues are hoping to get going in the fall as programs are slowly allowed to open up again.

Habersham County parks and recreation slowly opening facilities

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Habersham County Parks and Recreation is nearly at Phase 2 of its reopening plan, which begins Monday, June 15.    The fields behind the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center have been open the last couple of weeks to groups smaller than 25 people.
Habersham Central’s Grant Tipton (left) and Gabe Hudlow run through weight training and drills earlier this week after returning to campus for the first time since the COVID-19 shutdown.

Habersham Central’s Grant Tipton (left) and Gabe Hudlow run through weight training and drills earlier this week after returning to campus for the first time since the COVID-19 shutdown.

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Habersham Central athletes get back to work

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Three months without any sports has seemed like an eternity for some, but Habersham Central High School’s top athletes were happy just to get a chance to start working out again this week at school, preparing for what they hope is a normal season in 2020-21.
The primary election is Tuesday, June 9.

The primary election is Tuesday, June 9.

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Delayed Election Day finally arrives in Georgia

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Georgia voters finally get a chance to make their voices heard Tuesday when the delayed primary election will be held across the state.    In Habersham County, there are plenty of big decisions to make, including for the next sheriff, who will be the biggest office decided by Tuesday night.
Tallulah Falls golfers Maggie Jackson (left) and Brinson Hall are poised for a great senior season in 2021.

Tallulah Falls golfers Maggie Jackson (left) and Brinson Hall are poised for a great senior season in 2021.

Tallulah Falls star golfers push each other on the links

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Sixth-grader Maggie Jackson was forced to hit a shot from behind a tree in practice. She was nervous as teammates  – including Brinson Hall – looked on. After she took the swing, the ball hit a tree and ricocheted over her head. She was mortified. She immediately took her next swing.