Home News Page 3

News

‘Praying for a miracle’: River Point gathers to worship day after church van wreck

River Point Community Church Pastor Kevin Mangum on Sunday addressed a congregation still reeling from the emotional impact of a wreck that injured members...

GSP: SUV driver charged with DUI after crashing into church van

The Georgia State Patrol has charged a Hartwell man with DUI following Saturday's crash involving a church van on GA 365 in Demorest. The...

Bright Nova could grace skies soon

Seeing a nova with the naked eye is a rare occurrence. Despite how bright they are, most of them occur too far away from...

Pastor: Grateful for prayers after ‘traumatic’ church van crash

It was supposed to be a day dedicated to sharing their faith and serving others. It turned into a nightmarish wreck at one of...

Tyler Young found safe: Police had been concerned for his safety

The Baldwin Police Department has lifted its urgent lookout for a 23-year-old man who was considered to be in possible danger. Officials say Tyler...

GA 197 blocked temporarily due to rollover wreck

GA 197 North was blocked temporarily Saturday morning due to a rollover wreck just north of the intersection of Tech School Road. The accident happened...

Demorest’s Glorious Fourth preparations almost complete

The City of Demorest is in the final preparations for this year’s Glorious Fourth of July celebration. This year, the city anticipates at least...

Record number of Americans to travel for Independence Day

With the summer season in full swing, many Americans are taking extended trips to celebrate Independence Day. This year, a record number of people...

U.S. Supreme Court ruling on obstruction law helps cases of Jan. 6 defendants

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — A former Pennsylvania police officer who joined the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol that delayed the certification...

GA Dems gather after Biden’s uneven debate performance to shift focus to Trump flaws

(Georgia Recorder) — Most of the reaction to Thursday’s presidential debate has focused on President Joe Biden’s at times incoherent statements. Democratic leaders gathered in...

Sheriff: Follow the ‘9 p.m. Routine’ to prevent theft

Theft is a crime of opportunity, with would-be thieves often taking the path of least resistance to obtain items belonging to others. Habersham County Sheriff...

Banks County Sheriff’s Office enhances crime scene evidence collection

The Banks County Sheriff's Office Forensic Unit held a training exercise on June 27. This session focused on materials using Ultraviolet (UV) and Infrared...