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Former MLB Pitcher Opens Baseball School in Habersham
Years after realizing his dream of playing in the majors, former MLB pitcher Roger Erickson is realizing another dream. He’s opening a baseball school in Habersham County. READ: Big League Dreams Start...
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Raiders’ Season Ends With Loss to Cougars
It’s not the ending the Habersham Central Raiders wanted but it is the end…at least for now. Central closed out its 2015-2016 high school football season Friday night in Alpharetta with a region loss...
View ArticleFriday Football Scoreboard
Georgia high school football action, Nov. 6, 2015. Scores of Regional Interest 6-AAAAAA North Forsyth 21 Alpharetta 35 Northview 42 Centennial 35 Chattahoochee 55 Habersham Central 21 West Forsyth 38...
View ArticleMovie Review: Burnt
Bradley Cooper started out the year strong with an Oscar nomination for American Sniper. Then his career took a nosedive with the disappointing Aloha and now he can add a second one in the form of...
View ArticleBLITZ Game of the Week: Warriors vs Trojans
The North Hall Trojans (5-4; 4-2) win fourth straight, 30-13, to deny Warriors (3-6; 3-3) a fourth straight state playoff berth. BLITZ sports reporter Brian Carter has details from last night’s 8-AAAA...
View ArticleLife in Motion: Break a Leg!
“If this is what they are capable of now, I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for the Stage Raiders!” ~ Jeremy Bishop, Director The Habersham Central High School Stage Raiders compete in...
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Flash Fire Victim Dies: Maintenance Worker Faces Charges
Autumn Gail Wade passed away Friday, four days after being burned in a flash fire in her home in the Taylor Mobile Home Park in Cleveland. Funeral arrangements are being made for a 22-year old woman...
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Autumn Gail Wade, age 22, of Alto, Ga., passed away on Friday, November 6, 2015 at Grady Memorial Hospital as a result of injuries received in a house fire. Arrangements are incomplete and will be...
View ArticleRickman Reflects on His Time as DA
Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney Brian Rickman is serving out his final days in the DA’s office. He was recently appointed to the Georgia Court of Appeals by Gov. Nathan Deal. Rickman will...
View Article7-Day Forecast: Big, Bright Yellow Thing Returns
First, the bad news: Monday is going to be absolutely miserable with plenty of clouds/drizzle/rain and a stiff east breeze. Temps will stick in the 40’s all day, though depending on how quickly the...
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Middle Schools to Honor Veterans
Each year on Veterans Day the students, staff and faculty at Habersham County’s three public middle schools pour a lot of time, talent and heart into honoring our local veterans. They do such an...
View ArticleRoger Anthony Allen
Roger Anthony Allen, age 56 of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Saturday, November 07, 2015. Born in Habersham County, Georgia on April 07, 1959, Roger was a son of Claudette Humphries Allen of...
View ArticleDelphia Moses Laughridge
Delphia Moses Laughridge, age 90 of Demorest, Georgia and formerly of Morganton, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 07, 2015. Complete arrangements will be announced soon....
View ArticleCan we Hurt God?
1 Samuel 15:10-11,”Then the word of the Lord came to Samuel: 11 ‘I regret that I have made Saul king, because he has turned away from me and has not carried out my instructions.’” Samuel was angry, and...
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‘Healthy Habits’ Touches Lives
Encouragement – given at just the right time – can change a person’s life. Olivia Nunnally, nursing student at Piedmont College, know this is true – and she knows the encourager’s life can be changed...
View ArticleMovie Review: Spectre
Spectre marks the 24th film in the James Bond franchise and it might possibly be the last for Daniel Craig. If that is true, he goes out in spectacular fashion and while this film doesn’t reach the...
View ArticleTFS Hosts Luau-Themed Swim Meet
Tallulah Falls School started the competitive swim season hosting the Hawaiian luau-themed swim meet at the Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center November 7. Ten teams with more than 300 athletes from...
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Mondays With Mom – Accessories
Accessories are a must for the well-dressed woman. Mom has always had a penchant for jewelry and scarves and beautiful clothes. As pictures would attest, she’s had a flair for clothing and style all...
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Biz Buzz: Bumbleberry
Bonnie Walsh has made a name for herself with her friendly business style and talent for knitting. Her soft, persistent smile displays the enjoyment she derives from making a living doing what she...
View ArticleThe Red Cup
I received an email yesterday from a minister in Lwak, Kenya, a small town near the shore of Lake Victoria. I’ve corresponded with him for several years off and on. Like most friends, I know his wife...
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