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Demorest investigating vandalism in the gym

During the Demorest special called meeting Wednesday evening, City Manager Mark Musselwhite announced that the gym had been vandalized. The damage was minimal but damage...

Demorest appoints new fire chief

There is a new fire chief in town. David Scheurer (pronounced shur-er) got unanimous approval from the Demorest City Council in a special meeting...

Baldwin swears-in three council members

The city of Baldwin has three new Council members. Kerri Davis, Joseph Satterfield, and Erik Keith were all sworn in Tuesday evening during the...

Mt. Airy holds budget hearing, tables animal control agreement

A balanced budget but a narrow one were the words of Mayor Ray McAllister. He opened the public hearing at the Mt. Airy town...

Driver involved in December crash near Hollywood dies

A driver who was critically injured in a wreck near Hollywood, Ga. three weeks ago has died. Habersham County Coroner Kasey McEntire says Charles...

Cleveland police ask for help identifying shoplifting suspect

The Cleveland Police Department is looking to the public to assist them in identifying a shoplifting suspect. A social media post from the department said...

Flooding, wind damage spread across Northeast Georgia

Storm cleanup continues across northern Georgia as flood waters recede in the wake of Tuesday's storm. More than a half dozen school systems in the...

List of weather-related road hazards reported in Habersham County

Habersham County law enforcement and county road crews, along with Department of Transportation personnel, continue to respond to weather-related road hazards caused by Tuesday's...

3-month long drug investigation leads to arrest in Rabun County

A three-month-long drug investigation led to the arrest of a suspected drug dealer in Rabun County. Sheriff's deputies charged 33-year-old Pablo Montalvo with selling methamphetamine....

Three returning Mt. Airy councilmembers sworn into office

Mt. Airy Mayor Ray McAllister swore in three veteran council members Monday evening, January 8, during their regular council meeting. The three council members...

Several North Georgia school systems on 2-hour delay Wednesday

More than a half dozen North Georgia school systems have adjusted their class schedules Wednesday. The following school systems will operate on a 2-hour...

Storm leaves at least one dead in Georgia, road hazards and mess in its...

The storm system that passed through Georgia overnight Monday into Tuesday is making its way out of the state. At least one person was killed...