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Bonitatibus was a force to reckon with on the mound in 2024, and is eyeing a dominant senior campaign in 2025. LANG STOREY/Staff

Bonitatibus was a force to reckon with on the mound in 2024, and is eyeing a dominant senior campaign in 2025. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Tribe, Bonitatibus think this could be the year

Lang Storey
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
If ever there was a season to be excited about, it’s that of the 2025 Tallulah Falls Indians baseball team. TFS was featured on the 2025 Georgia Dugout Club cover, as senior Cole Bonitatibus stands front and center among several of the top players in the state.
Habersham freshman Sadie Chambers tallied 13 points during the team's loss to Clarke Central this week. LANG STOREY/Staff

Habersham freshman Sadie Chambers tallied 13 points during the team's loss to Clarke Central this week. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Lady Raiders' huge comeback falls just short

Lang Storey
Friday, January 10, 2025
In a game that was moved up 24 hours to avoid Friday's winter weather conditions, the Habersham Central girls basketball team took on Clarke Central in Athens Thursday.
Piedmont University and the beautiful Northeast Georgia mountains will serve as the backdrop for this summer’s World Heart Games. PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY

Piedmont University and the beautiful Northeast Georgia mountains will serve as the backdrop for this summer’s World Heart Games. PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY

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World Heart Games coming to Habersham

Lang Storey
Friday, January 10, 2025
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) announced that it will hold its World Heart Games event in Habersham County this coming summer, on June 20-21.

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'One of the good guys'

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
An extensive cast of family, friends and former teammates gathered in Johns Creek over the weekend to honor the life and legacy of Clifford Clay Kimsey III. Kimsey - who was known by all as “Bucky” - passed away on Dec. 29 following an extended illness.
Malachi Dooley is averaging nearly 14 points per game this season for the Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels, while leading the club in both assists and minutes per game. JILL URSEM/Oglethorpe Athletics

Malachi Dooley is averaging nearly 14 points per game this season for the Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels, while leading the club in both assists and minutes per game. JILL URSEM/Oglethorpe Athletics

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Dooley checking-off goals for Petrels

Lang Storey
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Former Habersham Central basketball standout Malachi Dooley is in the midst of his junior year at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta. As a Raider, Dooley earned All-Region first team honors four times, amassed more than 1,000 career points and was named one of the program’s permanent captains.
Longtime Habersham Central High School basketball coach Jimmy Black and his wife, Linda Jean, were both born and raised in Habersham County. A memorial ceremony for Coach Black was held Friday in Clarkesville. FILE

Longtime Habersham Central High School basketball coach Jimmy Black and his wife, Linda Jean, were both born and raised in Habersham County. A memorial ceremony for Coach Black was held Friday in Clarkesville. FILE

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Black leaves ‘incredible’ lasting legacy

Lang Storey
Saturday, December 28, 2024
Habersham County is reeling from the loss of Coach Jimmy Black - a beloved member of the Habersham community and legendary figure of the county’s sports scene. Black passed away Sunday at the age of 85 following an extended illness.
Habersham Central’s Makenzie Gosnell defends White County’s Emma Lightsey during the two teams’ matchup last week. The Lady Warriors squeaked past the Lady Raiders 56-54. MARK TURNER/White County News

Habersham Central’s Makenzie Gosnell defends White County’s Emma Lightsey during the two teams’ matchup last week. The Lady Warriors squeaked past the Lady Raiders 56-54. MARK TURNER/White County News

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Raiders top Warriors again

Lang Storey
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Back in November, the Habersham Central boys basketball team blasted rival White County at home. The margin was much slimmer when the two clubs met in Cleveland last Friday night, but the Raiders prevailed 78-65 to earn a season sweep of the Warriors.
Neyo Bain is helped to his feet by teammates after missing a buzzer beater at the end of the 1st half Saturday. LANG STOREY/Staff

Neyo Bain is helped to his feet by teammates after missing a buzzer beater at the end of the 1st half Saturday. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Indians hit break on high note

Lang Storey
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
The Tallulah Falls boys basketball team is currently on a 20-day hiatus - one of the longest mid-season breaks you’ll ever find in the sport of basketball.
Kinsey has reason to be pumped up heading down the home stretch of the 2024-25 NFL season. RYAN SIKES/USAToday

Kinsey has reason to be pumped up heading down the home stretch of the 2024-25 NFL season. RYAN SIKES/USAToday

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Former Raider now fully vested with NFL

Lang Storey
Saturday, December 21, 2024
The Tennessee Titans fell 37-27 to the Cincinnati Bengals this past Sunday. But, for former Habersham Central football standout Mason Kinsey, it was still a monumental day.
Surrounded by her family and TCS’ Celina Chitwood, Madison Ward put ink to paper Friday, making her commitment to Truett McConnell official. LANG STOREY/Staff

Surrounded by her family and TCS’ Celina Chitwood, Madison Ward put ink to paper Friday, making her commitment to Truett McConnell official. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Trinity's Ward inks with Truett

Lang Storey
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Trinity Classical School in Mt. Airy typically flies beneath the radar when it comes to athletics. Due to the school’s small class size and strong focus on faith-based academics, most would say TCS’ number one priority is providing students with a solid foundation for life - and that’s a good thing.