The HCHS Raiders could not catch a break Friday night against the Raiders of Alpharetta, losing to the host team 52-3. Alpharetta claimed a 14-0 lead at the end of the first quarter and never looked back. At the half they were up 38-0. Alpharetta took a 52-0 lead on a 72-yard direct snap rushing touchdown from Rustin Sutter. Central got on the board late in the game.
The HCHS Raiders are off next week.  They’ll take on the Lambert Longhorns in Suwanee October 10.
The Habersham Central High Lady Raiders softball team dropped to 9-10 on the season with a loss Tuesday to the Northview Lady Titans. The final score,  Northview 13-HCHS 3. Brian Carter has details.
EARL “CARL” STANCIL, age 77, of Gainesville, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, September 29, 2014, at Yonah Memorial Gardens.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
Spiritual highs – those moments in life when you feel closest to God – are often referred to as “mountaintop experiences.” You can experience them anywhere; it’s about your relationship with God not your location. Still, where you are and what you are doing can greatly contribute to those wondrous moments of spiritual clarity.
WILMA INEZ KELLEY, age 93 of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Thursday September 25, 2014 following an extended illness.
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Department is receiving state-wide recognition for its achievements in highway safety enforcement and education. The department was awarded 2nd place in it’s size category during the annual Governor’s Challenge Awards banquet this week in Macon.
OUIDA KIMBRELL HARDY, age 89, of Cornelia, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at her residence.
This map includes vendor names and locations for the 5th Annual Taste of Clarkesville to be held in downtown Clarkesville, Georgia, on Saturday, September 27, from Noon-3 p.m. Â Come taste our southern charm. Â Hope to see you there!
While thousands are milling about the Clarkesville Square this Saturday enjoying a taste of the city, shutterbugs will be walking around trying to capture the action…and ambience.
Sample some of the best food and beverages Habersham County has to offer during the 5th Annual Taste of Clarkesville. This year’s event will be held Saturday, September 27 from Noon-3 p.m. on the square in downtown Clarkesville.
Cornelia and Level Grove Elementary Schools in Habersham County are celebrating a major achievement. Â Both were recently named Title I Reward Schools for High Progress.
