Pursuit ends in arrest inside White County
A Cleveland man is facing charges after officials said he sped through Habersham County, crossed into White County, and then fled on foot.
Habersham County...
Baldwin considers FY 2025 budget, CAO contract, special election
The Baldwin City Council will consider approving next year’s annual budget and the Chief Administrative Officer’s (CAO) employment contract during its Monday, June 10...
Trump floats plan to end taxes on tips, though experts raise doubts
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Economists across the ideological spectrum raised doubts about the cost and workability of former President Donald Trump’s proposal over the...
Local law enforcement warns of counterfeit bills circulating
Northeast Georgia law enforcement agencies are warning the public to watch for counterfeit bills.
On June 6, the Towns County Sheriff's Office reported a customer...
Former employee accused of embezzling $3M from Athens company
Athens-Clarke County police are investigating the alleged embezzlement of more than three million dollars from a Northeast Georgia poultry processing plant. The alleged theft...
Gunman surrenders after hours-long standoff in Winder
An incident involving a barricaded gunman in Winder ended peacefully after seven hours. The standoff began Friday night at about 10 p.m., according to...
Easing federal marijuana rules: There’s still a long way to go
(States Newsroom) — Nearly three weeks after the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration proposed loosening a federal prohibition on marijuana, the next phases of policy...
Baldwin Police awarded grant for AEDs
The Baldwin Police Department has been awarded a grant to purchase four new life-saving devices for first responders. The city says the $7,980 grant...
DOT postpones weekend road work north of Clarkesville
Road work on GA 197 north of Clarkesville, which was scheduled to take place Sunday, June 9, has been postponed.
"The maintenance absolutely will take...
New nonprofit leverages state law to boost local law enforcement
Gainesville is taking advantage of a new state law that allows Georgians to keep their tax dollars closer to home while reducing their tax...
$20k reward now offered for safe return of missing Gainesville girl
The reward in the search for a missing Gainesville girl has doubled since being announced on June 6. Anonymous donors are now offering $20,000...
Baldwin residents voice concerns over proposed millage rate hike
A handful of Baldwin residents attended the FY 2025 budget public hearing this week and spoke out against the proposed budget that includes a...