Alto teen arrested for alleged child exploitation
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a 17-year-old from Alto on charges of aggravated stalking and child exploitation.
According to the Bureau, the Cornelia...
NGMC earns awards for maternal and infant care
A state health advocacy group has recognized Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) for its efforts to improve maternal and infant care.
The Georgia Perinatal Quality...
Public hearing on White County budget set for June 13
White County residents may voice their views about the county's proposed 2024 budget at a public hearing this afternoon, Thursday, June 13.
Commissioners are considering...
Prison closure will impact Demorest and Baldwin
The mission at Lee Arrendale State Prison in Alto has not “transitioned” yet. It was announced in January 2023 by the Department of Corrections...
Habersham County BOE to discuss FY 2025 budget, millage rate June 13
The Habersham County Board of Education will meet Thursday, June 13, for its monthly work session. The board will discuss two key topics during...
Habersham County Airport runway to close June 17-18
The runway at the Habersham County Airport will temporarily close next week for additional upgrades.
Habersham County Public Information Officer Rob Moore says crews will...
Athens woman arrested in fatal shooting
A 26-year-old Athens woman has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct after a man was shot and killed in Athens.
Jeremy...
Reward in Maria Gomez-Perez case increases
An anonymous businessperson has donated another $10,000 for the safe return of the 12-year-old Gainesville girl, Maria Gomez-Perez. This brings the reward to $30,000.
"As...
Road worker struck on I-985 dies from injuries
A road worker who was seriously injured when he was struck by a car on Interstate 985 in Gainesville has died.
State troopers say 22-year-old...
Hall County Sheriff Couch holds press conference about missing 12-year-old
Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch held a press conference Tuesday, June 11, to update the community about the ongoing investigation into the missing 12-year-old...
Early voting has begun in Habersham County Commission runoff
Early voting began across the state on Saturday, June 8 for the June 18 runoff elections.
Habersham County Commission District 1 race is one such...
Athens Police arrest man suspected in multi-state fraud ring
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department has identified a suspect who is believed to have been involved in a multi-state fraud ring.
Officials say Anthony Phillips,...