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Connie Franklin sole finalist for Stephens County School Superintendent’s job

The Stephens County Board of Education has named Dr. Connie Franklin as the sole finalist for the position of Superintendent of Stephens County Schools....

Habersham Central prepares for band director’s retirement

February 28, 2023, is more than a year away, but the Habersham County School System is already making plans for that day's departure of...

New HNGA principal expected to be named in January

Eluding to a pending in-house hire, Habersham County School Superintendent Matthew Cooper says he expects to present the board of education with a candidate...

High fire danger conditions across higher elevations of Northeast Georgia

Dry weather will increase the danger of outdoor burning today across parts of Northeast Georgia. The National Weather Service warns of high fire conditions this...

Hall County Courthouse reopens after gas leak

Court is back in session in Hall County where, earlier today, the courthouse was evacuated due to a gas leak. The Gainesville Fire Department says...

School board to hire second SRO for HCHS

The Habersham County Board of Education has approved the hiring of a second School Resource Officer for Habersham Central High School. Superintendent of Schools Matthew...

Habersham County Emergency Services Director Chad Black resigns

Habersham County is losing another long-time public servant. Emergency services director and fire chief Chad Black submitted his notice of resignation on Monday. Black...

Funeral Tuesday for Clarkesville City Councilman Steven Ward

Funeral services will be held Tuesday for Clarkesville City Councilman Steven Ward. Ward passed away suddenly on December 11 from an apparent heart attack. He...

Cornelia man charged with multiple counts of child sex abuse

A Cornelia man accused of sexually assaulting two girls a decade ago has been arrested and charged with the crimes. 28-year-old Caleb Brady Workman is...

Driver charged with DUI after wrecking into school bus loaded with kids

It was a close call, but fortunately, there were no injuries in an alleged DUI wreck early Monday in Clayton. Four vehicles were involved...

Driver arrested following police chase on GA 365

A Conyers woman was injured in a wreck during a police chase in Habersham County. That chase ended after the fleeing driver crashed his...

Two-vehicle crash in Mt. Airy sends three people to the hospital

A Habersham County woman suffered two broken legs and several other people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday evening in Mt. Airy. The crash...