Severe storms cause widespread damage, road closures across northern Georgia
Severe storms swept across northern Georgia overnight. Emergency crews from across the region responded to numerous reports of fires, downed trees, and power lines...
Area schools closed due to weather
Several Northeast Georgia school systems are closed today due to the weather.
Today, schools are closed for students and staff in Habersham and Stephens counties....
White County Sheriff’s Office busts alleged traffickers with kilo of meth
The White County Sheriff’s office has released information about the arrest of two people last week on drug charges.
White County Sheriff Rick Kelley, in...
Sheriff: Drunken argument at Lake Burton home leads to gunshots, multiple charges
A 33-year-old Fayetteville man has been charged with aggravated assault with a weapon after firing shots outside a home on Lake Burton early Wednesday...
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene fails in attempt to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Efforts by a small group of far-right U.S. House Republicans to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from his leadership role failed...
Habersham County and impact fees
Citizens have been warned by elected officials in Habersham County that growth is coming - whether citizens want it or not. Little has been...
Budgets and property taxes go hand in hand
It is budget time again for those government entities that have a July 1 through June 30 fiscal year. Habersham County government and the...
Fox tests positive for rabies in Gainesville
A fox in the Gainesville area tested positive for rabies on May 7, and health officials are asking residents to alert them if they...
Best-selling author Ronda Rich to deliver TFC commencement address
TOCCOA FALLS — The Class of 2024 at Toccoa Falls College will receive their diplomas on May 17. This year's commencement address will be...
Georgia appeals court to review decision allowing DA Willis to prosecute Trump case
(Georgia Recorder) — The Georgia Court of Appeals agreed on Wednesday to hear a request filed by former President Donald Trump and eight co-defendants...
Kemp vetoes data center bill, homestead exemption bump
(Georgia Recorder) — The governor has vetoed a bill that would have suspended a tax break for data centers for two years, saying it...
Family pets die in Habersham County house fire
Emergency personnel say two family pets died in a house fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon north of Clarkesville.
Units responded to 127 Lone Wolf...