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Driver charged with DUI, open container after Hwy. 115 wreck

A Clarkesville driver faces charges after troopers say she rear-ended another vehicle on Highway 115 Tuesday afternoon. The two-vehicle accident west of Clarkesville happened shortly...

Cleveland to host fireworks on Fourth of July weekend

Cleveland will hold a Fourth of July fireworks display this year. During their meeting on Monday, June 3, the city council approved a $12,000 contract...

Promise686 provides network to assist children and families in need

A group that aims to connect those in need with those who can help them is working to expand its efforts across Northeast Georgia....

Darlene Hudson appointed to Habersham County Board of Education

The Habersham County of Education appointed Darlene Hudson to the Board of Education as a second appointment made during their special called meeting Monday...

Holbrooks remains in the runoff after commission race recount

The Habersham County Board of Elections has concluded its recount of the May 21 GOP primary District 1 commission race. Following the machine recount,...

Sheriff: ‘No indication of foul play’ in disappearance of 12-year-old Gainesville girl

Investigators are asking for the public's help to find a 12-year-old Gainesville girl missing for nearly a week. The Hall County Sheriff's Office says Maria...

Bagwell appointed as Habersham Central principal

The Habersham County Board of Education held a special called meeting Monday morning and appointed Dr. Adam Bagwell as Principal of Habersham Central High...

Cause of White County house fire under investigation

The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of a house fire that broke out Sunday afternoon in White County. Public Safety Director David...

Hall County Sheriff’s Office statement on Maria Gomez-Perez case

The recent disappearance and ongoing search for a 12-year-old Gainesville girl has raised community concern. The Hall County Sheriff's Office has also faced criticism...

Baldwin schedules budget hearing, may require millage rate increase

The Baldwin City Council will hold a public hearing for the city’s FY 2025 budget during its work session Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Chief Administrative...

Laken Riley murder suspect pleads not guilty; DA to seek life sentence

The suspect accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley pleaded not guilty in Clarke County Superior Court. 26-year-old Jose Ibarra was arraigned in Athens...

Missing Cornelia teen found safe

The Cornelia Police Department says a 15-year-old they had been looking for is back home safe. Police asked for the public's help to find Martin...