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White County reopens its mass vaccination site

COVID deaths in White County reached an all-time high this month and the push is on to get county residents vaccinated. On September 25, White...

Suspect charged with assault, attempted home invasion at Smithgall Woods State Park

A Lawrenceville man faces numerous charges in White County following an incident this past Saturday. On September 25, White County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Dukes...

Another stolen vehicle found torched in Habersham County

For the second time this month, officials are investigating a case of a stolen vehicle found torched in Habersham County. This latest incident involves a...

Habersham aquatic center fees waived for residents starting in 2022

Fun at the pool will soon be an option for all Habersham County citizens, regardless of income. Starting in January, county residents will not...

Habersham Fire Department receives grant funds for life-saving equipment

The Habersham County Fire Department has two new extrication tools and a life-saving breathing device for firefighters thanks to a grant that saved taxpayers...

ESPLOST and LOST at center of Tuesday night’s town hall discussions

Habersham County Commissioner Bruce Palmer was the only commissioner present at the town hall meeting on Tuesday that he organized. Palmer gave background information...

Hall County man charged with stealing thousands in COVID rental relief funds

A Flowery Branch man faces several charges for allegedly stealing more than $20,000 in COVID emergency rental assistance from Hall County. Investigators say Tony...

Cleveland man charged with sexual battery of a child under 16

A Cleveland man has been arrested after several months of investigation in connection with an alleged sexual battery case in White County. Timothy Bruce Chambers,...
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Motorcycle crash kills Gainesville man

Authorities have released the name of a Gainesville man who was fatally injured in a motorcycle crash. 70-year-old Charles Randall Dunagan died after wrecking...

New E-911 radio system coming to Habersham

Habersham County's E-911 dispatchers and first responders can look forward to receiving adequate radio technology in the near future as the county moves forward...

Habersham Commission approves public safety, emergency services bonus

Habersham County has struggled to keep public safety and emergency services positions filled due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Monday night, the...

Affordable Clarkesville apartment complex to be completed early 2022

Habersham County is in desperate need of affordable housing, and renters searching for a place to call home can look forward to the completion...