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Fire destroys outbuilding, cargo trailer near Batesville

While many people were watching the solar eclipse Monday afternoon, April 8, local firefighters were responding to a fire off GA 197 North. A neighbor...

Demorest council to recognize Demorest 4th graders during meeting

The Demorest City Council will be making a proclamation during their work session Tuesday for the Demorest Elementary School’s fourth graders that were awarded...

Baldwin to hold public hearing and give animal control update

The Baldwin City Council will hold a public hearing during their Tuesday work session for a zoning variance for Otter Construction. The construction company...

Taking time to view the eclipse 2024

All around Northeast Georgia people stopped to watch nature at its best. With glasses and a chair, in parking lots and driveways, the reactions...

Swim Safely Day returns April 20

Last year's inaugural Swim Safely Day was a hit with members of the community. Over 150 people participated in the event. Habersham County Parks...

Clarkesville set to approve short term rental ordinance

After nearly a year of discussions, the Clarkesville City Council is set to approve a short term rental ordinance at Monday’s council meeting. According...

Habersham Schools announces early release for eclipse April 8

Just as students return to school after a much-needed spring break, they will be released two hours early on Monday, April 8. According to a...

Hall County Fire Rescue responds to house fire

Hall County Fire Rescue personnel responded to a structure fire at around 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning. The fire was located at the 3000 block...

Hall County Sheriff’s Office celebrates father/son deputies

The Hall County Sheriff’s Office has welcomed two new deputies to the organization. They join the ranks after completing 11 weeks of tough training...

Deas Chapel organ restoration dedication in Clarkesville Sunday

The city of Clarkesville will dedicate the restored historic Shipman organ at Deas Chapel on Sunday. Historian Evelyn Davis Harmon will be the keynote speaker...

Cornelia man seriously injured in Hwy. 115 wreck

A 27-year-old driver was transported to the hospital with suspected serious injuries after a single-vehicle wreck Friday on Highway 115 near Demorest. The wreck happened...

Hall County United Way celebrates 75 years

Hall County United Way is kicking off its 2024 Annual Campaign on Tuesday, April 30th at the Gainesville Civic Center 830 Green Street, Gainesville,...