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Baldwin hosts training event to keep kids safe on the road

The Baldwin Fire Department hosted a car seat safety check Tuesday afternoon in cooperation with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The event...

Clarkesville man injured in overturned tanker truck crash in Gainesville

A Clarkesville man was injured Wednesday when the tanker truck he was driving overturned on GA 365 North in Gainesville. State troopers responded to the...

Gainesville-based mortgage lender Homestar closing at end of year

Homestar Financial Corporation on Monday announced that it plans to close at the end of this year after 21 years in operation. President and CEO...

Demorest child reunited with flight medic who helped save him

Last week’s Habersham E-911 Children’s Fun Fest brought a special reunion for two members of the community. Atticus Khadayat, 2, of Demorest, dressed as a...

Cornelia secures grant for Tim Loves Tink mural project

Cornelia is one step closer to realizing its vision for a Tim Loves Tink mural at the Wells Street Underpass. The Georgia Council for...

Wild police chase through Lavonia ends in arrest

A Carnesville man faces multiple traffic charges after leading law enforcement on a three-and-a-half-mile chase through Lavonia, the state patrol says. Authorities arrested 34-year-old Robert...

Man shot during domestic dispute in White County

A domestic dispute in White County ended in a shooting that sent a man to the hospital. On October 25, around 7:21 a.m. White County...

Cleveland City Council rescinds GDOT funding request

CLEVELAND, Ga. — The Cleveland City Council has voted to rescind a request made to the Georgia Department of Transportation for Transportation Alternative Program...

James Thomas recognized for over half-century of service to Cleveland

CLEVELAND, Ga. - The Cleveland City Council, during a called meeting Monday night, gave special recognition to James Thomas for his 52 years of...

Ricky Hunt follows in his father’s footsteps as public works director

CLEVELAND, Ga. - The Cleveland City Council has named Ricky Hunt Public Works Director for the city. The council made the announcement following an executive...

Man accused of shooting at deputies faces more charges

A man accused of shooting at Stephens County deputies during a domestic disturbance call faces multiple charges. Deputies and GBI agents apprehended Tristan Levi Grafton...

Dusty HVAC unit forces evacuation at Clayton Walmart

A fire scare at the Walmart in Clayton turned out not to be a fire at all. Instead, the smoke that filled the store's...