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Level Grove Road will reopen this month, here’s why it took so long

Level Grove Road will reopen Nov. 24, right before Thanksgiving "without fail," according to Cornelia City Manager Dee Anderson. The road closed in mid-July...

Benefit helps family devastated by car crash as injured child’s mom shares good news

A weekend motorcycle ride, silent auction, and raffle raised thousands of dollars to help a Habersham County family devastated by a fatal car crash. Thirty-two...

Northeast Georgia Health System receives $5M gift for future hospice house

The Northeast Georgia Health System Foundation recently received the single largest gift commitment in the organization’s history. Charles and Diane Stephens have pledged a...

Athens teen suspected in weekend shooting spree that seriously wounded 16-year-old

A 17-year-old Athens boy already charged with armed robbery and aggravated assault could face more charges related to a string of shootings over the...

Funeral today for Northeast Georgia deputy killed in line of duty

Flags will be lowered to half-staff at the Georgia State Capitol and in Jackson County today in honor of Jackson County Deputy Lena Marshall....

Community fundraiser this weekend for Alto family struck by tragedy

Heather and Johnny Johnson know the pain and grief of losing a beloved child. They lost their 4-year-old granddaughter Scarlett LaCount last year to...

Man seriously wounded when arrow shoots through front door

A Toccoa man is in the hospital recovering from injuries he suffered when he was shot with an arrow from a crossbow. 28-year-old Juan...

Fire forces Mount Airy family from their home

The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of a house fire Friday in Mount Airy. The fire broke out at 154 Evergreen...

Ballards donate for second caboose restoration

More improvements are coming to the Train Museum in Cornelia. The Depot Association recently received a donation from Philip and Jane Ballard to help restore...

Alto distilled spirits sale referendum passes by razor-thin margin

The Town of Alto, along with three other Habersham municipalities, passed their package sales referendum, which will allow the sale of liquor at retail...

Habersham commission runoff: Who can vote, when and where?

Election officials are preparing for the District 5 Habersham County Commission runoff. The special election between political newcomers Ty Akins and Jason Hogan is...

Georgia governor hopeful Vernon Jones campaigns in Habersham

As speculation mounts over who's going to run for Georgia governor, one of the three declared candidates in the race made a campaign stop...