Construction and demolition waste? Here’s where to go and what to expect
Construction and demolition waste is something most residents do not have to worry about. But for the “do-it-yourself” property owner, it is a must...
Impact of Habersham’s decision to end C&D waste intake
The question on everyone's mind is what will be the impact on businesses and residents with the decision made by the Habersham County Commission....
Toccoa man accused of stabbing father to death, injuring mother
A Toccoa man is in jail, accused of stabbing his father to death and seriously injuring his mother. The deadly assault happened early Thursday...
911 Calls: How to talk to dispatchers
The White County Public Safety has released a new educational video to help residents learn how to best communicate with dispatchers when calling 911.
The...
Former Habersham County Airport Manager and Risk Manager Will Regan resigned
Will Regan, former Habersham County Airport Manager, and Risk Manager, resigned from his position, effective on December 14. For 20 months, Regan was employed...
Courthouse demolition bid process is underway
The old Habersham County courthouse may soon be a recent memory. The sealed bid process for contractors to bid on the demolition project for...
GBI: Meth, guns seized in Gainesville drug bust
The GBI has arrested a Gainesville man and charged him with multiple drug and weapons charges. The man, identified as 51-year-old Fernando Martinez, was...
Athens records 21st traffic-related fatality of the year
A 78-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed Wednesday evening on Danielsville Road in Athens, police say.
According to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department (ACCPD), Jewell...
Convicted felon busted with nearly 7,000 deadly doses of fentanyl, police say
A convicted felon from Northeast Georgia was arrested at a convenience store with nearly 7,000 potentially fatal doses of fentanyl, the Athens-Clarke County Police...
2-vehicle wreck west of Clarkesville sends driver to hospital
Habersham County Emergency Services transported one person to the hospital after a two-vehicle wreck on Highway 17 west of Clarkesville.
The Tuesday afternoon wreck, involving...
Alto fire ruled accidental
A recent fire that damaged two apartment units in Banks County, just south of Alto, has been ruled as accidental. According to statements from...
Ashebrooke subdivision lights up for Christmas in spirit of giving
A subdivision in Forsyth County near Cumming lights up the nights during the Christmas season, a tradition that is now in its 18th year....