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Review board denies Helen businessman’s package store license appeal

CLEVELAND, Ga. — The re-established City of Cleveland’s Alcohol Review Board had its first meeting Monday night and elected officers. The city has had a...

Body found in Hall County, investigation underway

Investigators with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) are working to identify a man found dead over the weekend in a wooded area on...

Two injured in weekend wrecks in Habersham

Two people were sent to the hospital with suspected serious injuries following separate weekend wrecks in Habersham County. The first wreck happened on Friday, October...

Repairs to lap pool filtration progressing

There is good news for swimmers in Habersham County. The lap pool inside the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center could be reopening soon. Repairs got underway...

Annular eclipse graces Saturday’s sky

The sky over North Georgia darkened ever so slightly midday Saturday as the moon crossed in front of the sun. Unlike the total eclipse that...

The historic Charm House gets a new lease on life and a new name

The historic home that sits on the hill above Washington Street in Clarkesville, known to the community as the Charm House, is being renovated...

Emergency managers hold regional meeting in Cleveland

Emergency management officials are the first line of defense when disaster strikes. The regulations and techniques they employ change and evolve, adding to the...

Farmers Exchange celebrates 95 years of service

CLEVELAND, Ga. - The White County Farmers Exchange is celebrating 95 years of service. The Exchange held a customer appreciation day on Friday, October...

Hall County fire forces resident from home

The Hall County Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of a house fire Saturday night southeast of Gainesville. At approximately 8:50 p.m., Hall County Fire...

GPSTC brings law enforcement management training closer to home

When people think of law enforcement, they mostly think of what happens on the streets - traffic stops and crowd control, crime scenes and...

Growing outcry over Cleveland wood processing plant prompts EPD complaint

Complaints have been growing recently about the operation of a wood processing business in Cleveland. The Cleveland City Council addressed the matter Thursday night...

Fake rifle triggers police response at hospital

A 16-year-old boy who went to visit his grandfather in the hospital wound up getting a visit from police. The officers tracked him down...