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Athens mayor unveils plan to improve public safety after UGA murder

More security cameras, ATVs to patrol trails, and real time crime information updates are just a few of the initiatives Athens-Clarke County leaders are...

Qualifying for May 21 General Primary begins next week

Qualifying for the May 21 General Primary Election begins next Monday, March 4. Qualifying hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, March...

Baldwin seeks suggestions for Movies in the Park

It is about that time again - Movie in the Market 2024! The City of Baldwin is asking for your help to select your favorite...

Suspects stole over $2K in gift cards from local store, investigators say

The Hall County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help to identify a man and woman sought in connection with the theft of thousands...

Feb. 29 last day for construction debris dumping at county landfill

It is finally here. Having been announced in December, the Habersham County Landfill will no longer be accepting construction and demolition materials at the...

County scrambles to legalize elections office move by deputizing registrars

Habersham County officials had to scramble to correct course after moving the county elections office. The Habersham County Elections and Voter Registration Office opened...

Firefighters from 3 counties battle blaze at Alto home

A Monday afternoon fire in Alto heavily damaged a house and detached garage. The fire broke out around 3:19 p.m. at 289 Hidden Valley Drive. Crews...

Habersham County sees slow turnout during early voting

The new Habersham County South Voting Precinct has been open for nearly a week and a half for early voting. Turnout for the Presidential...

Baldwin Court apartments clears first hurdle for new building

Baldwin Court Apartments, LLC cleared their first hurdle in adding an additional building and parking spaces to the existing apartment complex. During Monday night’s...

UGA holds vigil for students Laken Riley and Wyatt Banks

Hundreds of students, faculty, and staff held a vigil on the University of Georgia campus on Monday to honor the memories of two students...

Gravesite restored in Hall County

Chad White, Hall County Law Enforcement Historian, is close to completing a project at the Bryan-Furr Cemetery in Gainesville, GA. White and other retired...

Operation Good Shepherd results in 16 more sex sting arrests 

Authorities arrested 16 people in Hall County over the weekend during a sting operation targeting people who use the internet for illegal sexual activity....