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Rewards offered in Northeast Georgia arson cases

State fire investigators are asking for the public's help identifying suspects in two recent arson cases in Northeast Georgia. Rewards of up to $10,000...

Cause undetermined in Clarkesville house fire that killed several dogs

The investigation continues into a fire that destroyed a Clarkesville home early Friday. Around 1:04 a.m. on June 23, Habersham County E-911 dispatched firefighters to...

Motorcyclist critically injured in funeral procession wreck

A somber tribute to a fallen firefighter took a frightening turn when a motorcyclist was critically injured on his way to the cemetery. The...

18-wheeler overturns on Athens Highway

Traffic was temporarily stalled Friday on Athens Highway in Hall County when an 18-wheeler hauling frozen chicken overturned. The accident happened around 4 p.m. on...

Baldwin public hearing on budget Friday

The Baldwin City Council will hold a public hearing on its proposed FY 2024 budget this Friday, June 23. The hearing is scheduled for 6:30...

Cleveland man arrested for stealing church van

A 38-year-old Cleveland man was arrested for allegedly stealing a church van in Cleveland this week. According to an incident report from the Cleveland Police...

Carnesville man arrested for double-arson

A Carnesville man faces two counts of first-degree arson for allegedly burning two homes last month in Franklin County. According to state fire investigators, James...

Sex offenders nabbed in random checks

Four registered sex offenders in Hall County face additional charges following an evening of random searches. Investigators with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and...

Maysville man dies day after Demorest wreck

A tow truck driver involved in a rollover crash Tuesday on Cannon Bridge Road in Demorest has died. According to the Georgia State Patrol,...

Police investigate deadly shooting in Athens

A $1,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest in a deadly shooting in Athens. On June 21, at approximately 11:15...

Georgia’s bald eagles rebounding from avian influenza outbreak

(GA Recorder) — Georgia’s bald eagles are welcoming a healthy batch of squawking little eaglets into the world, encouraging news for wildlife lovers after...

Flowery Branch man accused of sexually assaulting second juvenile

A Flowery Branch man awaiting trial in Hall County Superior Court for the sexual assault of one young girl is now accused of molesting...