Former Cleveland mayor qualifies for county commission post
Former Cleveland mayor Roy "Shan" Ash is running for the White County Board of Commissioners. Ash qualified this week for the District One race....
1 teen in custody, 2 still at large in child’s shooting death in Athens
Three teenagers are facing charges in connection to a fatal shooting in Athens that killed a child, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department said.
The shooting...
HEMC names delegates for Washington Youth Tour
Everett Rudeseal of Toccoa and Chesney Tanksley of Clarkesville have been selected to attend the annual Washington Youth Tour, a once-in-a-lifetime leadership experience made...
Banks County student charged with carrying weapon on school property
The Banks County Sheriff's Office page on Facebook reported that there is a joint investigation between the Banks County Sheriff's Office and the Banks...
WWII veteran Andy Negra makes history at historical society meeting
The White County Historical Society had one of its biggest crowds at its Thursday night program to hear 99-year-old Andy Negra recount his time...
Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday
Get ready to spring forward this weekend. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 10. Before going to bed Saturday night, remember...
Alleged meth trafficker arrested after leading state troopers on a high-speed chase
Law enforcement arrested a driver who led state troopers on a two-county chase through Hall and Habersham counties on Wednesday.
The pursuit began around 10:10...
See who qualified to run for office in Habersham County
Qualifying week ended on Friday with 19 Republicans, one non-partisan, and no Democrats filing to run for office in Habersham County.
Uncontested races
Eight of the...
Williams begins work as Habersham County risk manager
Tori Williams has started work as Habersham County’s new risk manager. The county announced her hiring in a news release Friday. She succeeds Will...
Rural school districts score funding for career prep
Thirty-one rural school districts in Georgia have received grants to help students gain professional certifications and work experience. The funding is part of an...
Athens police plan March DUI checkpoints after 11% increase in DUI arrests
Police will target drunk drivers at vehicle checkpoints in Athens on March 19. The checkpoints are in response to an 11% increase in DUI...
Missing teen found safe in Kansas
A local teen who went missing two weeks ago has been found safe in Kansas. The Baldwin Police Department says it is now working...