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Driver rescued with ropes after crashing into ravine

Habersham County Emergency Services personnel received help from three departments Monday night, March 4, while retrieving an injured driver whose vehicle had overturned into...

White County moves forward with planning for new fire station

During their regular meeting Monday night, the White County Board of Commissioners voted to obtain cost estimates and plans for a new fire station...

White County candidates qualify for May primary

Monday was the first day of qualifying for the May 21 general primary election. Nine incumbent officeholders in White County signed up to seek...

Rabun Gap’s Hodgson Hall gets $10 million makeover

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School has announced the successful completion of a historic $10 million fundraising campaign to renovate and restore Hodgson Hall. "The Legacy for the...

Brother of accused Athens killer has his own first day in court

The brother of the man charged with the homicide in Athens of a nursing student had his own day in federal court Monday on...

Get help with home cooling bills

Ninth District Opportunity is again preparing to assist those who need help with their home cooling bills. You may be eligible for financial help if...

Piedmont University celebrates the life and legacy of Lillian E. Smith

This year marks the 80th anniversary of Smith’s debut novel "Strange Fruit," the 75th anniversary of "Killers of the Dream," and the 70th anniversary...

Gainesville wants your input on downtown’s future

The city of Gainesville is hoping to get residents’ insight on what they would like to see in downtown Gainesville. The city plans to...

GBI: Demorest man shoots self after pursuit through Clarkesville

Authorities late Monday afternoon released information about a deadly incident that occurred Sunday night west of Clarkesville. According to a press release from the Georgia...

ACC commissioners expected to vote on Salvation Army grant

While most eyes at Tuesday’s Mayor and Commission meeting will likely be turned to a $500,000-plus package of public safety enhancements and possible protests...

Demorest wall project delayed due to defective sealant

A project that was supposed to be completed by the end of last year has hit another hurdle. According to Demorest City Manager Mark Musselwhite,...

Celebrating 75 Years of United Way in Hall County

The United Way of Hall County is preparing for a celebration decades in the making. The local nonprofit will celebrate its 75th anniversary at...