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Habersham joins with local ISPs to expand broadband access

The Habersham County Development Authority has partnered with two local internet service providers to expand broadband access in Northeast Georgia. Trailwave Fiber, NGN Fiber, and the...

New details released on second suspect arrested after high-speed chase in Habersham

The Habersham County Sheriff's Office has released new details surrounding the arrest of a second suspect following a high-speed chase through the county on...

Baldwin considering rollback amid “bare-bones” budget

The City of Baldwin met tonight to discuss the upcoming fiscal year's millage rate, where the council voted 4-1 to entertain a rollback. After more...

Chief judge reinstates COVID restrictions at White County courthouse

COVID restrictions are back in effect at the White County courthouse. Enotah Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Raymond George reinstated the protocols citing the "rapid...

2 arrested after 131 mph chase in Habersham, deputies say

A biker allegedly led law enforcement on a high-speed chase through Habersham County early Monday. The chase stretched over 18 miles and at times...

Habersham to launch new burn permitting process at end of month

Habersham County is changing the way it issues burn permits. Starting Monday, August 30, county residents will no longer have to call emergency services for...

Weekly COVID-19 Report

HALL COUNTY – District 2 Public Health has administered over 250,000 COVID-19 vaccines since vaccines became available in January 2021. This week, much of...

Cornelia awarded top community honor

If you like the changes you're seeing in downtown Cornelia, you're not alone. Others are noticing the town's transformation too...in a big way. The Georgia...

Drug agents seize 200 kilos of meth, arrest 3 in North Georgia

Three suspects are behind bars and a large quantity of meth is off the streets following a recent joint federal, state, and local law...

Former Demorest Fire Chief joins race for mayor as qualifying ends

Former Demorest Fire Chief Ken Ranalli has joined the race to become that city's next mayor. Ranalli, who resigned as chief in June after...

Third dose of vaccine now available to those with weak immune systems

North Georgia's public health departments are now offering a third dose of the COVID vaccine to people with weak immune systems. District Two Public Health...
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Blown tire results in fatal crash on I-985

A Waycross man died Wednesday after a tire blew on the commercial truck he was driving, causing him to wreck on I-985 in Gainesville. The...