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Commerce man arrested in 5-year-old burglary case

It took five years and a forensic investigation, but detectives' efforts appear to have finally paid off. On Thursday, April 18, the Banks County Sheriff's...

Gainesville teen runs to honor fallen heroes

He wanted to honor public safety officers who have recently died in the line of duty. Andrew Collinson, 14, of Gainesville, GA, ran Saturday...

Gainesville man remains in jail after drug investigation

A Gainesville man remained in the Hall County Jail without bond on Monday afternoon, April 22, following his recent arrest in a methamphetamine trafficking...

UGA Celebrates Plans for new Medical Education and Research Building

A who’s who of academic and political figures wielded red and black shovels to mark the symbolic beginning of the university’s new medical school....

Single mom fights for life: Support needed after tragic crash

She is a mother of two young children, River and Kaia. The children have not been able to see their mom because of the...

Israeli Consul General for Southeast speaks at GOP gala

Her message to those who heard her was one of support for Israel. The Consul General of Israel to the Southeastern United States Anat Sultan-Dadon...

Rick Story appointed to Rabun County School Board

Rabun County Chamber of Commerce President Rick Story is adding school board member to his list of professional credentials. The Rabun County Board of Education...

Firefighters rescue man trapped on porch of burning house

Quick action by local firefighters led to the safe rescue of a Habersham County man early Sunday. The resident called E-911 just before 5...

A murder case, gone cold, leads to Gainesville man’s arrest nearly 36 years later

A nearly 40-year-old murder case in California linked back to Gainesville, Georgia, where authorities arrested a man for the crime. Police arrested Aloysius Winthrop James,...

Piedmont University prepares for mass casualty drill

Piedmont University staff, students, and state and local public safety officials are preparing for a major mass casualty drill next week. The university will...

Local lawmakers update realtors on new squatting and land fraud bills

The Georgia Mountains and Lakes Realtors Association hosts five to six events each calendar year for its members. The events are held to bring...

Habersham County Airport to close runway for resurfacing

The runway at the Habersham County Airport will close for three weeks starting Monday, April 29 to allow for work needed to maintain the...