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SR 184 in Stephens County reopens after lumber truck overturns

Traffic is moving again on State Route 184 in Stephens County after a tractor-trailer loaded with lumber wrecked. The accident shut down the highway...

Habersham County holds FY 2025 budget hearings this week

It’s that time of year. Many local governments are beginning to work on next year’s fiscal spending budgets. Habersham County will begin the fiscal...

Cornelia woman jailed on multiple drug and weapons charges

A Cornelia woman remains behind bars following her arrest earlier this month on multiple drug charges. The GBI arrested Celia Savage, 34, following a joint...

Former Habersham jailer faces additional charges after GBI investigation

A former Habersham County Sheriff’s Office jailer who was arrested last October now faces additional charges, according to a press release from Habersham County...

Demorest looks to update land use ordinances

The Demorest City Council will hold a special called public meeting this Wednesday to discuss updating its current land use ordinances. City Manager Mark Musselwhite...

Hall County seeks 600 poll workers for upcoming elections

With the upcoming election season fast approaching, Hall County Elections is preparing to recruit 600 poll workers to help with the smooth operation of...

Free home movie digitization offered by UGA Libraries’ Brown Media Archives

Have an old VHS that captured the childhood moments of basketball games and camping trips but no way to actually view the memories? Thanks...

Driver cricitally injured in Lavonia wreck

A two-vehicle crash in Lavonia sent one driver to the hospital with critical injuries, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Troopers from Post 52 in...

Animal control, variance request on Baldwin Council agenda Monday

In an upcoming council meeting on Monday, the Baldwin City Council is set to discuss approving an animal control intergovernmental agreement with Habersham County....

Baldwin Clean-up Day coming next month

It’s almost time to hit pick up your gloves, shovel and promote a cleaner, greener Baldwin. This year, Baldwin Clean-up Day is celebrating the...

Habersham County School District names Teacher, Support Person of the Year

The Habersham County School District named its 2024 Teacher of the Year and Support Person of the Year at a banquet Thursday evening. Daniel...

Stephens County Hospital: From life support to sustainability

Stories about struggling rural hospitals are nothing new. Low revenue and high employee turnover have been hallmarks of the industry for years. In Northeast...