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Charges pending in White County wreck that injured Dahlonega residents

Charges are pending against a Cleveland driver who hit and seriously injured two people on a motorcycle Wednesday night in White County. The wreck happened...

Roswell woman struck, killed on GA-59 near Commerce

A Franklin County driver will not be charged in a pedestrian's death on GA-59 Tuesday night near Commerce. Andrew Kelly, 28, of Carnesville, was driving...

Hall County School System receives grant to assist with mental health programs

The Hall County School System is one of three Georgia school districts to receive funding from a $9M federal grant to address mental health...

Cleveland Police Chief John Foster announces his retirement

CLEVELAND - Cleveland Police Chief John Foster has announced his retirement.  Foster handed in his resignation letter, which will be effective December 28th, to...

Great Helen Duck Race set for Oct. 24

(HELEN) On October 24 – during the peak weekend of Oktoberfest – Family Promise of White & Habersham will launch its most exciting 'fun'raising...

Northeast Georgia Health System joins LHC Group to form home healthcare service

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is expanding its services beyond clinic walls. NGHS has partnered with LHC Group, an in-home healthcare partner for 350 hospitals...

Work continues on State Route 105 surface treatment project

(Baldwin) - Work was scheduled to resume today on the surface treatment project along State Route 105 in Banks County. The contractor stopped working earlier...

Five appointed to White County’s new Elections and Registration Board

(Cleveland)- The White County Commissioners have made their selection of members to the newly created Elections and Registration Board. The commissioners expressed their appreciation for...

Major rescue effort launched for sick hiker

Dozens of first responders were called out this weekend to help rescue a sick hiker from a popular White County trail. The six-hour-long rescue began...

Community mourns death of veteran law enforcement officer

The Hall County Sheriff's Office announced it will temporarily close its facilities to the public next Wednesday, Sept. 30, so that officers may attend...

13 Korean foreign nationals working at SK Battery Plant in Commerce arrested

Federal agents have arrested 13 Korean foreign nationals illegally working at the SK Innovation Battery Plant in Jackson County. It's the second round of...

Convicted felon among three arrested in Toccoa drug bust

A convicted felon who was out on probation is back in jail following a drug bust in Toccoa. Authorities say Austin Lee Kidd, 25, was...