Driver with ‘oversize load’ banner on car arrested after brief chase in Clayton
Deputies arrested a 34-year-old man for dangerous driving after he recklessly drove through Clayton in a vehicle with an "oversize load" banner on it,...
Habersham County gang investigation leads to multiple arrests
A multi-agency gang investigation in Habersham County has resulted in the arrests of seven criminal street gang members and associates, the GBI says. The...
Convicted felon’s home raided, 6 guns seized
A convicted felon from Athens has had six guns seized from his home, according to Athens police. The guns were seized on May 17...
Baldwin holds rain-shortened budget town hall meeting
Baldwin held a budget town hall meeting Tuesday evening to present its projected budget for FY 2025. The meeting was held downtown under a...
Last day of early voting on Friday
Voters across the state have one more day to vote early ahead of the May 21 primary election. Friday is the last day for...
Driver transported to hospital after wreck north of Clarkesville
An SUV driver was transported to the hospital after she was involved in a wreck with a work truck north of Clarkesville.
Habersham County Emergency...
United Bankshares to acquire Piedmont Bank
Piedmont Bank customers will soon do business under a different name. The parent company, Piedmont Bancorp, is merging with United Bankshares.
The two financial institutions...
Piedmont University celebrates graduates with crowd of 2,000
On May 10, 2024, undergraduate and graduate students received their diplomas from Piedmont University. More than 2000 friends and family members attended to proudly...
Traditions Bank breaks ground at ‘Stoney’s Corner’ in Clarkesville
Traditions Bank broke ground Wednesday morning where the iconic Stoney’s Family Restaurant once stood. The groundbreaking was attended by approximately 100 community and banking...
Investigation into deaths of 2 Lee Arrendale Inmates
The Georgia Department of Corrections is investigating the recent deaths of two Lee Arrendale State Prison inmates. Sherry Joyce and Hallie Reed died eight...
Driver falls asleep, crashes near Soque River
A pick-up truck driver escaped injury when he fell asleep at the wheel and wrecked near the Soque River north of Batesville.
Habersham County E-911...
Georgia Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Athens DA’s claim of open records exemption
(Georgia Recorder) — Georgia’s Supreme Court will rule in the coming months on a claim Athens-Clarke District Attorney Gonzalez is arguing that top prosecutors...