Scammers impersonate cops, demand cash over phone
The White County Sheriff’s Office has reported a recent wave of scams targeting residents. Scammers pretending to be law enforcement are demanding payment over...
Local teachers named finalists for Georgia Teacher of the Year
White County teacher Holly Witcher has been selected as a finalist for the 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year award. Witcher, who teaches special...
Man arrested on drug charges after traffic stop in White County
A 26-year-old from Decatur is facing drug charges after authorities say they found marijuana and cocaine in his vehicle during a traffic stop north...
New details emerge about chase that led to Dawsonville man’s arrest
Authorities have released new details about the two-county chase that led to the arrest of a Dawsonville man late Thursday night. Authorities say 29-year-old...
Clarkesville lifts Boil Water Advisory
The City of Clarkesville has lifted the Boil Water Advisory that was in effect for several downtown neighborhoods.
The advisory was issued on March 14...
NGTC names Adult Education Student and Instructor of the Year
North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) has announced that Christie Campbell and Randy Wood have been named the winners of the 2024 NGTC Adult Education...
GSP identifies suspect who led authorities on 2-county high-speed chase
A man wanted in three counties found himself behind bars following a dramatic chase through Habersham and Stephens counties Thursday night, March 14, sheriff's...
Fire breaks out at Cornelia manufacturing plant
Firefighters responded to a small fire at a local manufacturing plant on Old Cleveland Road outside Cornelia on Thursday afternoon, March 14. The fire...
Demorest 4th graders take top honors in global reading competition
In a remarkable display of literary prowess, April LaHayne's 4th-grade class at Demorest Elementary School has soared to the top of the reading charts....
Krockum returns to HCSO as chief deputy
Robin Krockum, the former police chief in Demorest, has returned to the Habersham County Sheriff's Office as Chief Deputy.
A press release from Habersham County...
Athens police seek two more suspects in fatal shooting of 3-year-old
Two suspects wanted for the murder of a 3-year-old Athens boy are still on the run. On Thursday, police released photos of them.
Dakious Echols,...
Joint investigation leads to arrest of alleged child molester
A 52-year-old Cornelia man is in jail charged with sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl. The allegations came to light after one of the girl's...