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BOLO: Missing woman in Hall County

The Hall County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding a missing woman. Sally Sue McClary, 38, was last seen on March 11 in the...

Deputies collide while trying to avoid drunk driver, GSP says

Two Stephens County deputies collided in their patrol vehicles after an alleged DUI driver ran a stop sign and pulled in front of them,...

Motion picture money scam circulating

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has issued a Scam Alert. There are $10, $20, and $100 bills circulating which businesses are noticing have "Motion...

Dr. Aaron Scott to receive HCHS Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Aaron Scott, a radiologist at Johns Hopkins Hospital, will receive the 2024 Habersham Central High School Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes alumni...

Prison employee booked for violation of oath of office

A Lee Arrendale State Prison employee was arrested Wednesday, March 13, and charged with allegedly providing prohibited items to inmates at the facility near...

Cornelia PD: Mostafa no longer considered missing

Days after asking for the public's help to find a missing man, the Cornelia Police Department now says he is no longer missing. Police Chief...

GA 365 South off-ramp in Cornelia to close Thursday evening

Drivers, be aware that the Georgia Department of Transportation will close the southbound off-ramp from GA 365 to US 441 Business on Thursday, March...

Demorest to hold council retreat Saturday

The Demorest City Council will hold their Council Retreat Saturday March 23 in Alto. The council will discuss numerous topics during their retreat. Some of...

Generator fire displaces Cornelia resident

A generator fire on the rear porch of a home in Cornelia led to heavy fire damage and the displacement of one person, according...

HABCO Commission revokes event center business license

The Habersham County Commission revoked a business license during Monday night’s meeting. Good Vibes Event Center Co. was accused by the Director of Planning...

UGA’s annual Farm Stress Summit is underway as farmers brace for dip in annual...

Agriculture is Georgia’s largest industry, but it can also be stressful for those who work in it. To address this, the University of Georgia...

Gainesville man arrested following vehicle and foot chase

A Gainesville man was arrested Sunday following a vehicle and foot chase. White County Sheriff Rick Kelley said that on Sunday, March 17, around 3...