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Caden Garrison (left) and Justus Gober have both been key components of a Habersham backcourt that checks-in as one of the best in all of 5A varsity hoops. LANG STOREY/Staff

Caden Garrison (left) and Justus Gober have both been key components of a Habersham backcourt that checks-in as one of the best in all of 5A varsity hoops. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Raiders tied atop region standings

Lang Storey
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
When the Habersham Central boys basketball team trekked to Winder-Barrow High School over the weekend, it was the second meeting between the Raiders and Bulldoggs so far this season. Almost exactly a month prior, HCHS outlasted WBHS in a mid-December Mt. Airy thriller.
HCHS sophomore Makenzie Gosnell made it rain from deep against Winder-Barrow. She hit five threes en route to a season-high 17 points to lead all-scorers in the contest. LANG STOREY/Staff

HCHS sophomore Makenzie Gosnell made it rain from deep against Winder-Barrow. She hit five threes en route to a season-high 17 points to lead all-scorers in the contest. LANG STOREY/Staff

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Lady Raiders still in the hunt

Lang Storey
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
With a region tournament looming next month, the Habersham Central girls basketball team will get more shots at making the postseason.
Chesser has made her presence known as an elite defender for the Lady Indians and will look to do so at the next level for Southern Wesleyan. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

Chesser has made her presence known as an elite defender for the Lady Indians and will look to do so at the next level for Southern Wesleyan. AUSTIN POFFENBERGER/Special

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Tribe's Chesser chooses college home

Lang Storey
Monday, January 20, 2025
When it came time to narrow down her college options, Tallulah Falls senior and Lady Indians soccer standout Josie Chesser knew two things for certain. For one, her home for the next four years would need to provide an opportunity to grow in her faith … something the TFS senior deeply cherishes.
Running back Nate Frazier was UGA’s leading rusher in 2024 as a freshman, and will be back for more next season. KEITH BARLOW/Staff

Running back Nate Frazier was UGA’s leading rusher in 2024 as a freshman, and will be back for more next season. KEITH BARLOW/Staff

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Dawgs moving on to next season

Lang Storey
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
*After this story was printed for the midweek edition of The Northeast Georgian, Georgia Bulldogs RB Trevor Etienne announced his intention to enter the 2025 NFL Draft.   Missed opportunities ran rampant for the Georgia football team in their Sugar Bowl matchup against Notre Dame on Jan. 2.
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.