Owner still looking for answers after fire destroys barn, killing dozens of chickens
Investigators still have not determined what caused a fire that destroyed a 50-year-old barn inside the city limits of Cornelia on Monday. The blaze...
Akins, Harkness re-elected to lead HABCO Commission
In the first meeting of the new year, the Habersham County Board of Commissioners re-elected its leadership. The vote revealed simmering tensions on the...
Baldwin City Council recognizes employees
Susan Newsom was recognized for 20 years of service at the Baldwin City Council meeting Tuesday night, January 16. Newsom has worked for the...
Amazon delivery driver faces possible vehicular homicide charge in newborn’s death
An Amazon delivery truck driver faces a possible vehicular homicide charge following a wreck that ended in the death of a newborn.
The two-vehicle crash...
Tree service truck wrecks near Batesville
A tree service truck operator escaped injury in a wreck north of Clarkesville on Monday.
Habersham County E-911 dispatchers received a call at 8:17 a.m....
North Georgia Community Foundation opens 2024 scholarship application cycle
The North Georgia Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2024 scholarship cycle.
The foundation currently administers 82 scholarship funds for high school seniors,...
Seasonal road closures in effect in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Seasonal road closures are now in effect in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. These closures occur between December and March to protect public health and...
Winder Marks MLK Day with March, Ceremony
The city of Winder celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a ceremony downtown and a march on Monday,...
University of North Georgia, other schools closed Tuesday due to weather
Several North Georgia area schools and colleges are closed today, Tuesday, Jan. 16, due to the cold and wintry weather.
White County schools are closed...
Family pets killed in Homer garage fire
An early morning fire in Banks County gutted a detached garage near a home in Homer, killing two family pets housed inside the garage.
Firefighters...
Baldwin awarded $17,300 public safety grant
The Baldwin Police Department has been awarded a $17,300 grant. During their regular monthly meeting on Jan. 16, the Baldwin City Council will vote...
Missing trees in downtown Clarkesville to be replaced
If you have been to downtown Clarkesville in the past month, you may have noticed a few trees missing along Washington Street, just a...