Another day of high fire danger
As temperatures rise, so does the risk of outdoor burning. The National Weather Service issued another high fire danger alert Monday for parts of...
Dogs bite, injure 2-year-old boy in White County
A 2-year-old boy who briefly went missing was bitten and injured by a group of dogs.
White County deputies responded to a call Friday about...
Appletree Alley Streetscape project to temporarily close downtown parking lot
Appletree Alley in Cornelia is getting a major facelift, and while it's going to cause area visitors some temporary headaches, city officials say it...
Outdoor burn spreads in White County; officials urge caution
An outdoor fire got out of hand in White County and spread too close for comfort for one homeowner.
Thursday afternoon, White County Fire Services...
Habersham Schools finalizing plans for staff COVID vaccinations
The Habersham County School System is finalizing plans to administer the COVID vaccine to teachers and staff next week.
Director of Nursing Crystal Holcomb says...
Coroner: Man found dead in Helen died of natural causes
The White County Coroner says a man found dead over the weekend in Helen died of natural causes.
Officers discovered the body of 62-year-old Michael...
White County sets March 11 as teacher, staff vaccination date – no school for...
White County's public schools will be closed to students on Thursday, March 11, so that teachers and staff can get their COVID vaccinations. The...
Burglary investigation ends in drug bust
A burglary investigation in Jackson County ended in a drug bust.
Officials say they found burglary suspect Bobby Seagraves on March 2 in Nicholson at...
Ninth District Opportunity to offer home cooling assistance
As spring and summer approach, Ninth District Opportunity is preparing to offer home cooling help for the elderly and medically homebound. Households in the district...
No fireworks in Demorest this Fourth of July; names added to new park commission
This Fourth of July in Demorest will be a quiet one, with the council unanimously voting at their Mar. 2 meeting to get their...
Ohio rape suspect arrested in White County
Federal Marshals arrested a Cleveland, Georgia, man wanted for alleged sex crimes in Ohio.
The U.S. Marshals Task Force took into custody John Matthews, 49,...
Stephens County announces teacher, staff vaccination schedule
The Stephens County School System has unveiled its COVID-19 vaccination plan for teachers and staff. Superintendent Daniel Oldham sent out an email Tuesday informing...