Hiker suffers allergic reaction at Panther Creek Falls
A hiker had to be rescued from Panther Creek Falls over the weekend after she suffered a possible allergic reaction to yellowjacket stings.
Just after...
Fire destroys fifth-wheel camper, contents off Antioch Church Road
A camper caught fire next to a house east of Clarkesville on Monday, forcing the residents from their home.
At 5:18 p.m., Habersham County emergency...
Biker arrested after high-speed chase through Habersham
Charges are pending against a motorcyclist who led Demorest police on a miles-long chase at speeds nearing 120 miles per hour.
Authorities arrested Darius Estavan...
Georgia DOT to close Highway 17 end of Rennie Hames Road Wednesday
The Georgia Department of Transportation will be closing Rennie Hames near RJ’s Wrecker Service (old Chuck’s BBQ) on Highway 17 on Wednesday, July 12.
Crews...
16-year-old charged with assault in pellet gun shooting on I-985
A Flowery Branch teenager has been charged as a juvenile following a Sunday afternoon shooting incident on I-985 North. The teen is accused of...
5 alleged drug traffickers arrested in Northeast Georgia
A months-long drug investigation into a fentanyl distribution organization in Jackson and Banks counties led to five arrests. Authorities also seized guns, cash, and...
Driver injured in rollover wreck on Hwy. 441 in Cornelia
An Alto man was taken to the hospital with suspected serious injuries after a rollover wreck Sunday afternoon in Cornelia.
Shortly after 3 p.m., a...
Demorest expands leak protection program, addresses diversity and panhandling
Demorest is expanding a program aimed at saving its water customers money. The city council Thursday night approved a proposal from ServLine to provide...
Parks and Recreation Department adjust hours at The Ruby
The Habersham County Parks and Recreation Department is adjusting the hours of operation at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center (commonly referred to as 'The...
GSP identifies Toccoa woman killed in Banks County wreck
The Georgia State Patrol has identified the Toccoa woman killed in a pre-dawn crash Friday in Banks County as Amy Melissa Johnson.
The 42-year-old died...
Inmate charged after attack on Habersham County jailer
A jailer is recovering after being knocked unconscious by an inmate in the Habersham County Detention Center Thursday night, July 6.
The incident happened about...
Baldwin Council considers online police training, new childcare facility permit
The Baldwin city council is considering adding virtual training for its police department.
Baldwin Assistant Police Chief Justin Ferguson met with council members during their...