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Body of missing boater found in Lake Hartwell

Searchers have found the body of a man who drowned in Lake Hartwell while camping with his son. "Just before noon on Wednesday, Georgia Game...

Demorest teen hospitalized after fiery crash in Stephens County

A fiery three-vehicle crash involving a Ford Mustang and two tractor-trailers seriously injured a Demorest teenager on Tuesday. The crash happened around 10:40 a.m. on...

Handcuffed suspect kicks out window, escapes from patrol car

A driver faces multiple charges after trying to escape during his arrest for hit-and-run in south Habersham County. 30-year-old Randy Alan Ramey was handcuffed in...

Another successful Tire Amnesty Day in White County

White County officials report another successful tire recycling event. This past Saturday, White County residents were asked to drop off their old tires at the...
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Driver killed in single-vehicle wreck near Royston

A wreck Monday night in Franklin County claimed the life of a 70-year-old Royston man. State troopers say Gary Woody died in a single-vehicle crash...

Faulty space heater suspected in fire that left Alto woman homeless

Investigators say a space heater may be to blame for a fire that left an Alto woman homeless. The blaze broke out at 425 Harrison...

South Voting Precinct expected to open next year

Habersham County election officials had hoped to move into the new South Voting Precinct in Cornelia by the time municipal elections rolled around in...

County accepting bids on surplus building in downtown Clarkesville

Habersham County is selling a surplus commercial building in downtown Clarkesville. Bidding is underway now through October 25 on the property located at 1387...

House fire displaces Hall County residents

Authorities are investigating the cause of a Tuesday morning house fire that forced several Hall County residents from their home. At approximately 11:15 a.m. on...

Home explosion rocks White County neighborhood

State investigators are working to determine what caused a house to explode and erupt into fire Sunday evening near Cleveland. Around 8:30 p.m. on October...

Chase near Lavonia ends after trooper forces car off interstate

A Flowery Branch man faces multiple charges after fleeing from an attempted traffic stop near Lavonia Sunday afternoon. The incident began around 1 p.m. near...

Burglary, arson suspect shot after trying to run over deputy in box truck, sheriff...

Authorities have released new details about an alleged crime spree that ultimately led to an officer-involved shooting Saturday in Cleveland. The bizarre series of events...