Baldwin schedules budget hearing, may require millage rate increase
The Baldwin City Council will hold a public hearing for the city’s FY 2025 budget during its work session Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Chief Administrative...
Laken Riley murder suspect pleads not guilty; DA to seek life sentence
The suspect accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley pleaded not guilty in Clarke County Superior Court. 26-year-old Jose Ibarra was arraigned in Athens...
Court hearings continue for Trump’s co-defendants in Georgia
(Georgia Recorder) — The Fulton County 2020 presidential election interference case is pressing ahead, with court hearings taking place for several of former President...
Missing Cornelia teen found safe
The Cornelia Police Department says a 15-year-old they had been looking for is back home safe.
Police asked for the public's help to find Martin...
White County’s Witcher named Georgia Teacher of the Year
White County teacher Holly Witcher has been named Georgia’s 2024 State Teacher of the Year.
A Georgia Department of Education news release said that State...
Cornelia Commission will address unlawful use of fire hydrants, approve annexation
The Cornelia City Commission will discuss an ordinance to address the unlawful use of city fire hydrants at their Tuesday, June 4, 2024 meeting.
The...
Georgia Supreme Court rules against county’s property seizure from catalytic converter recyclers
(Georgia Recorder) — The Georgia Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion last week that opponents of civil asset forfeiture are calling a victory.
Civil asset...
Flowery Branch house fire displaces residents
The American Red Cross is assisting two Flowery Branch residents who were displaced from their home after a fire broke out early Saturday.
Hall County...
GSP identifies man killed in antique pickup truck crash near Clarkesville
The Georgia State Patrol has released the name of the man killed in a single-vehicle wreck Friday on Highway 115 west of Clarkesville.
Troopers say...
Clarkesville Council to receive bridge replacement update
The Clarkesville City Council will receive an update on the Monroe Street bridge replacement at its Monday meeting. The Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT)...
Free Saturday music fest series in Clarkesville in June
Music will fill the air on the downtown Clarkesville Square in June. The city is teaming up with several businesses for a series of...
Quick response by firefighters saves White County residence
When White County firefighters spotted a residential fire on Helton Road in Cleveland, they immediately called for backup. E-911 dispatched more county and Cleveland...