Commissioners to vote on raises, new rec hires on Dec. 1
Last week, Habersham County commissioners voted to table a proposal for $1.2 million in pay raises for county employees so they could study the...
Pedestrian struck by car, injured in Alto crosswalk
A South Carolina driver was charged after troopers say he struck and injured a Cleveland woman in a crosswalk outside Lee Arrendale State Prison.
52-year-old...
Rabun County seeks public’s help locating wanted men
The Rabun County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to find two men wanted on outstanding arrest warrants.
Preston Michael English and James...
Traffic shift begins Tuesday for Appalachian Parkway bridge construction
Work is set to begin this week on the addition of a new bridge on the Appalachian Parkway north of Cleveland.
Beginning Tuesday, November 29, the...
Early in-person voting starts statewide Monday
Early in-person voting in Georgia's U.S. Senate runoff opens statewide on Monday. Over the weekend, approximately 70,000 voters went to the polls in the...
Roundabouts in Demorest and Clarkesville inch closer to reality
Construction could begin next year on Habersham County's first-ever roundabout, with another one soon to follow. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) says work is...
White County boy hailed a ‘hero’ for saving his family from fire
A White County boy is being hailed a hero for his actions which officials say saved his family and home.
On the morning of November...
Commissioners recognize farmers for their contributions to the economy
The Habersham County Commission recognized the importance of the agriculture industry at the local, state, and national levels with a proclamation designating November 16-23...
Two minors accused of phoning in bomb threat to Clayton Walmart
Authorities say two minors from Habersham County are responsible for a bomb threat that forced the evacuation of the Clayton Walmart. Complaints were filed...
NGTC breaks ground on facility in honor of late president
North Georgia Technical College recently honored the life and legacy of the college’s late president, Dr. Mark Ivester, with a groundbreaking ceremony for the...
Commissioners consider $1.2M in pay raises for Habersham County employees
The Habersham County Commission this week delayed action on proposed pay raises for county employees, saying they need more time to study the county...
Habersham South Precinct moving
Voters assigned to the Habersham South Precinct will be voting in a different location come runoff day in Georgia.
The Habersham South Precinct has moved...