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Late-night motor home fire being investigated

The Hall County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a late-night blaze that destroyed a motor home. At approximately 10:30 p.m. on July 6, Hall County...

Goodwill of North Georgia report highlights economic impact

Goodwill of North Georgia has released its annual Impact Report commissioned through Elliot D. Pollack and Company. The report highlights the agency's success in...

Oh baby! NGMC Habersham celebrates its first delivery

Habersham County's newly-named hospital, NGMC Habersham, celebrated a historic moment on July 3 when it welcomed its first baby. Weighing 7 pounds, 14 ounces,...

Outbuilding in Lula destroyed by fire

Fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed an outbuilding near a Lula residence Thursday afternoon. On July 06, at...

Glorious Fourth gets glowing praise from city leaders

The Glorious Fourth was still on the minds of Demorest city leaders as they gathered for their first meeting since this year's Independence Day...

GDOT awards $4.9 million contract for roundabout construction on Hwy. 115

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has awarded a multi-million dollar contract to a Norcross construction firm to build a roundabout on State Route...

Motorcyclist injured in crash near Tom Arrendale interchange

A motorcyclist escaped serious injury when his bike crashed into a guardrail at the Tom Arrendale interchange near Clarkesville Thursday afternoon. State troopers were dispatched...

GSP: 18 people died on Georgia’s roads during July 4th holiday

Traffic crashes across Georgia during the July Fourth holiday travel period resulted in 18 traffic deaths.  The 102-hour holiday period began Friday, June 30,...

Baldwin adopts $3.6 million budget with CAO pay raise

The Baldwin City Council adopted its $3.6 million budget and, with it, a significant pay raise for the town's chief administrative officer. During a special...

Clarkesville lifts Boil Water Advisory

The Clarkesville Water Department has lifted its Boil Water Advisory for residents on East Water Street. The department issued the advisory as a precaution following...

Demorest moves work session, council meeting to July 6

Due to the July 4th holiday, the Demorest City Council postponed its usual first Tuesday of the month meeting until Thursday. The Council will hold...

Thousands turn out for a Glorious Fourth

North Georgians turned out in droves as cities and towns across the region showed off their American pride and patriotism on Tuesday. Fourth of July...