Candidates lay out their visions and views during HABCO Primary debate
It was a night for voters to hear what the candidates are all about and how they intend to manage the day-to-day ins and...
Two trapped in wreck on GA 365 near Tom Arrendale Interchange
The Georgia State Patrol says two people were trapped after their car wrecked on GA 365 near Tom Arrendale Interchange Thursday afternoon.
A release from...
Lightning may be to blame for Banks County house fire
A house in Gillsville caught fire while the family slept Thursday morning, according to Banks County Fire Chief Steve Nichols. The fire was reported...
3-year-old child in critical condition after alleged kidnapping
A 3-year-old child is in critical condition at the Augusta Burn Center after a man allegedly kidnapped and tried to kill the child on...
Habersham County road closures
Habersham County Public Works, Emergency Services, Sheriff’s Office, and other personnel continue to deal with the impacts of the overnight severe weather.
UPDATED road openings...
2024 HABCO Primary Debate tonight
The stage is set for tonight’s HABCO Primary Debate at the Demorest Municipal Complex. Join us for dinner and meet the candidates from 5...
Severe storms cause widespread damage, road closures across northern Georgia
Severe storms swept across northern Georgia overnight. Emergency crews from across the region responded to numerous reports of fires, downed trees, and power lines...
Area schools closed due to weather
Several Northeast Georgia school systems are closed today due to the weather.
Today, schools are closed for students and staff in Habersham and Stephens counties....
White County Sheriff’s Office busts alleged traffickers with kilo of meth
The White County Sheriff’s office has released information about the arrest of two people last week on drug charges.
White County Sheriff Rick Kelley, in...
Sheriff: Drunken argument at Lake Burton home leads to gunshots, multiple charges
A 33-year-old Fayetteville man has been charged with aggravated assault with a weapon after firing shots outside a home on Lake Burton early Wednesday...
Habersham County and impact fees
Citizens have been warned by elected officials in Habersham County that growth is coming - whether citizens want it or not. Little has been...
Budgets and property taxes go hand in hand
It is budget time again for those government entities that have a July 1 through June 30 fiscal year. Habersham County government and the...