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Stephens County Hospital partners with Wellstar Health System to expand stroke care in Northeast...

A new partnership between Stephens County Hospital (SCH) and Wellstar Health System will offer expanded stroke care to patients in Northeast Georgia. The vascular neurology...

Athens crime, accidents down in 2022

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department says crime and accidents were down in the Classic City for the calendar year just ended. The city saw a...

Man lying in roadway struck and killed in Hartwell

Georgia state troopers say a man lying in the middle of the road in Hartwell was killed when a Chevy Tahoe ran over him....

HMC contract offers no assurances for how long it will stay open or employment

In an effort to keep the doors open at Habersham Medical Center (HMC), the county commission and hospital authority have agreed to fast-track an...

Hall County fire displaces family of 7

Fire forced a family of seven from their home Thursday night in Hall County. The two adults and five children escaped unharmed. The fire broke...

Middle school threat a ‘hoax,’ White County Sheriff’s Office says

Investigators looking into an alleged threat aimed at White County Middle School have determined it was a "hoax." "There is no evidence to support an...

County offices close as severe weather rolls into region

Emergency management agencies are on heightened alert as severe weather makes its way across North and Central Georgia. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms...

Gainesville man charged with felony sex crimes involving young victim

A Gainesville man is in the Hall County Jail following his arrest on multiple sex offenses related to an assault on a young girl. Investigators...

Area schools releasing students early due to severe weather threat

Due to an elevated threat of severe weather, Habersham County and at least five other Northeast Georgia school districts are releasing students early today. There...

Judge Johnson resigns

Habersham County Chief Magistrate Gerald Johnson has resigned. Johnson submitted his resignation letter to Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday. His resignation comes less than one...

Clarkesville special election set for March 21

Clarkesville residents will soon return to the voting booth. The city has called a special election on March 21 to fill the Post 5 city...

Clarkesville council names Poole city clerk, makes other key appointments

It's a new year, and Clarkesville is starting it out with a new city clerk. One of the first orders of business for town...