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Cornelia, Demorest join Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program

The cities of Demorest and Cornelia have both joined Georgia's Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, which would expand the availability of water access to...

GDOT closes section of I-85 North near Commerce for emergency bridge repair

If you're traveling I-85 North near Commerce this morning, expect possible delays. The Georgia Department of Transportation on Tuesday closed a section of the...

Jackson County Sheriff’s deputy dies days after being shot in the line of duty

Funeral services are scheduled next week for a Jackson County deputy who died after being shot in the line of duty. Lena Marshall passed...

Baldwin annexes 133 acres as residents raise questions, concerns

The Baldwin City Council voted Monday night to annex 132.65 acres of unincorporated land on the south end of Habersham County into the city....

McEntire named White County Parks and Recreation Director

White County has a new Parks and Recreation Director. Kim McEntire was recently selected for the job. White County Manager Joey Cason said there were...

Seventh Street bridge in Mt. Airy to close for repairs

Mt. Airy's Seventh Street bridge will close later this month for repairs and is scheduled to reopen in mid-December. Beginning Monday, Nov. 22, Norfolk Southern...

Habersham County educators recognized by BOE for going “above and beyond”

The Habersham County Board of Education recognized two educators at their Monday night meeting for going "above and beyond," for students and their families. Once...

Teacher shares emotional tribute to 5-year-old student killed in wreck

To Leslie Turner, Lincoln Burgess was more than a student, he was "the sweetest soul" she has ever known. The 5-year-old who greeted her...

Pit Vipers crowned World Junior BBQ champions

The Tallulah Falls School Pit Vipers traveled to Memphis, Tennessee, with two competition barbecue teams and one goal – to earn the right to...

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday at 2 a.m.

Get ready for shorter daylight hours and an extra hour of sleep: Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, November 7. Before going to bed...

Free food boxes to be given away Saturday at Cornelia Elementary

The First Presbyterian Church of Cornelia and Cornelia Elementary School are working together to make sure the needs of their community are met with...

Toys for Kids application deadline approaching

Habersham County residents who need help this Christmas may apply for assistance from the Kiwanis Club's Toys for Kids program. Each year the program serves...