Deputies arrest church burglar at scene of crime
Hall County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Winder man Tuesday afternoon hiding inside of the church he is charged with burglarizing.
Deputies charged Robert Keith...
Ga. Senate OKs budget with more public health money to fight COVID-19
The state Senate signed off Tuesday a revised spending plan for this year that adds funding for public health to make changes that are...
Habersham Schools COVID-19 cases down, no changes in COVID-19 policy
The Habersham Board of Education held their first regular meeting since bringing students back to their campuses for in-person learning Monday, Feb. 8. The...
Elbert clinic says state punishment over COVID shots was unfair
The Elbert County medical practice at the center of a COVID-19 vaccine controversy says it was shocked at being suspended by the state after...
Feds boost state vaccine shipments to 11 million doses next week
WASHINGTON — States will see another increase in the COVID-19 vaccine doses they receive, with the Biden administration announcing Tuesday that the federal government will...
Cleveland Council approves process to establish building authority
The Cleveland City Council will hold a public hearing next week to discuss the formation of a city building authority.
The council is exploring ways...
Shoemaker sworn in as Cleveland Chief of Police
For the first time in nearly two decades, the city of Cleveland has a new police chief. Jeff Shoemaker was sworn into the job...
Cornelia issues Boil Water Advisory for some customers
The City of Cornelia has issued a Boil Water Advisory for some of its customers following a water main break.
Cornelia issued an alert just...
Senator revives plan to expand special needs voucher program
State Sen. Steve Gooch is reviving a push for school vouchers with a plan to substantially expand private school scholarship eligibility for students with...
New federal budget report boosts $15-an-hour minimum wage
WASHINGTON—The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office in a report Monday found a gradual increase to a $15 federal minimum wage by 2025 would reduce poverty, add $54...
Habersham County United Way’s at work during coronavirus
Despite the challenges of the coronavirus, the Habersham County United Way (HCUW) has been able to fund all promised allocations for 2020 and through...
Georgia lawmakers aim to shift millions to shore up HIV program
High infection rates and economic hardships brought on by the pandemic have put new strain on a program that provides life-saving assistance to low-income...