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Alto water system slowly recovering

Water is flowing in the Town of Alto, but only barely. On December 28, Alto Mayor PJ Huggins issued an Emergency Administrative Order to cut-off...

BK owner expresses gratitude to firefighters for their quick response

They're used to lighting up the grill at Burger King, but things got out of hand on Wednesday at the chain restaurant in Cornelia....

Fleeing armed robbery suspect foiled by ice

Gainesville police described it "like a scene out of Home Alone." An alleged armed robber slipped and fell on the ice and was injured...

Lookout issued for convenience store robbery suspect

The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the Wednesday night robbery of a convenience store in North Hall County. On December 28, deputies responded at...

Legislative session teed up by Wild Hog reunion as lawmakers return to Atlanta

(GA Recorder) — A radically reshaped Georgia Legislature will begin a new session on Jan. 9 and a host of organizations will set the...

Clarkesville lifts Boil Water Advisory

Clarkesville's water department has lifted the Boil Water Advisory it issued for some customers on Christmas Day. The advisory was issued as a precaution for...

Alto declares state of emergency after water leaks drain town reservoir

The mayor of Alto has declared a local public health state of emergency after two major water leaks at the old Mt. Vernon Mills...
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Homer woman killed in car wreck to be laid to rest New Year’s Eve

Funeral services are scheduled this weekend for a young Homer woman who died Tuesday in a wreck in Hall County. Brianna Bonilla died early Tuesday...

Residents voice concerns over rec dept. communication and spending

Habersham County Commission Chairman Bruce Palmer held his final town hall meeting of 2022 Tuesday night at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center. The purpose...

Space heater may have ignited fire that heavily damaged Banks County home

Fire investigators have ruled a house fire in Commerce was accidental, and a small space heater may be to blame. The fire broke out Monday...

Second suspect arrested in Cleveland assault, kidnapping

Another suspect has been arrested in the assault and kidnapping a man earlier this month in Cleveland. White County Sheriff's deputies took Aca Daniel Iacono...

Area residents asked to conserve water due to water line breaks

Residents in White County and parts of Habersham are being asked to conserve water due to the large number of water line breaks caused...