Clarke County Sheriff’s Office clarifies policy on undocumented migrants
The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office is explaining and clarifying its policy towards undocumented migrants in the wake of the murder of former University of...
No bond for the brother of accused killer of Laken Riley
The brother of the man accused of killing Athens nursing student Laken Riley will be detained without bond on his own immigration-related charges until...
Demorest council renews city manager contract
The Demorest City Council had a busy work session and council meeting Tuesday night. One item discussed of significant importance was the City Manager’s...
GBI: Man found hanging at High Shoals Falls died by suicide
The investigation into the death of a man found hanging from a tree at High Shoals Falls in February shows he died by suicide....
Hall County Sheriff’s Office expands its force
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is growing its force with 10 new employees joining the organization. Six of those are new to law...
Cleveland city administrator signs on for 5 more years
The Cleveland City Council has secured the services of City Administrator Kevin Harris for at least another five years. Following an executive session Monday...
Alligator spotted in Hall County pond; officials warn public to use caution
A routine law enforcement training exercise turned into anything but Tuesday morning in Hall County when a sheriff's deputy encountered a large alligator.
The incident...
March 7 declared Dr. Amos Samuel Wipf Day in White County
Not many people can say they have lived for a century, but Dr. Amos Samuel Wipf of Cleveland can.
Wipf will celebrate his 100th birthday...
Toccoa man killed in domestic dispute
Police say a domestic dispute led to the murder of a 51-year-old Toccoa man.
Around 4:448 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, officers with the Toccoa...
Demorest holds pinning ceremony for Chastain and Minutello
Last Friday morning, Demorest Police Chief Casey Chastain and Assistant Police Chief James Minutello assumed their duties officially. On Tuesday night, the Demorest City...
ACC lawmakers pass $500K public safety spending measure
During a brief meeting on Tuesday night and with little discussion, Athens-Clarke County commissioners voted unanimously to spend over half a million dollars in...
Gainesville plots path to better housing
The city of Gainesville has announced plans to launch a housing plan to help guide city development over the next five years. As part...