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Autopsy returned in death of man whose body was found in Lake Lanier

Officials have determined the cause of death of an Atlanta man whose body was found alongside a dock in Lake Lanier in late May. According...

Habersham commissioners consider $73.1 million budget

Habersham County commissioners are considering a $73.1 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The proposed budget represents a $5.6 million increase, or 8.9%,...

Cleveland Council passes budget

The Cleveland City Council, during a called meeting and following a second public hearing, unanimously approved the city’s FY24 budget. The $4.4 million plan provides...

Missing men located

Investigators with the White County Sheriff's Office say two men who had been missing have been located. James Jason Gillespie and Brandon Bowman are...

CodeRED alerts to help keep you weather aware

With heavy rainfall in the forecast for the remainder of this week and possibly next, it's important to stay weather aware. Habersham County Emergency Management...

Funeral Thursday for firefighter who died saving swimmers

A Northeast Georgia firefighter hailed a hero after losing his life during a water rescue in Florida will be laid to rest Thursday. The...

Toddler struck by SUV in store parking lot

Some scary moments Saturday in Cornelia when a toddler was hit by a car in a local grocery store parking lot. It happened just before...

12-year-old boy who drowned in Lake Russell identified

Authorities have identified the boy who drowned Saturday at Lake Russell as 12-year-old Brian Ramirez of Cornelia. Ramirez was in the designated swimming area with...

NGHS names regional hospital director, adds surgeon in Habersham

Northeast Georgia Health System has named Kevin Matson as its vice president of regional hospitals. Matson currently serves as interim president of Habersham Medical...

Body of firefighter killed in rescue returned home to Northeast Georgia

A procession of law enforcement and emergency vehicles escorted the body of Richie Alford home to Northeast Georgia on Sunday. The retired Banks County...

Hall County School District schedules hearings on proposed property tax increase

The Hall County Board of Education has announced its intention to increase the property taxes it will levy in 2023 by 24.39 percent over...

Cleveland package store license meeting Tuesday

The City of Cleveland will hold a public meeting Tuesday, June 20, for those interested in submitting an application for a potential package store...