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Piedmont approves construction of largest-ever residential complex

Responding to growing demand and a rising student population, Piedmont College’s Executive and Finance Committees of the Board of Trustees approved construction of a...

Pickup truck overturns in Soque River; Habersham Sheriff’s vehicle overturns too

An 80-year-old Clarkesville man was injured Thanksgiving Day when his pickup ran off the road and overturned in the Soque River. A Habersham Sheriff's...

Habersham County completes presidential race recount

The Habersham County Board of Elections has completed its state-mandated machine recount of the November 3 presidential race. The statewide recount began on Nov....

Missing woman found safe in South Georgia

Erik Bryant and his family have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. His 66-year-old mother, Judy, was safely located late Wednesday after...

I-985 reopens after fuel spill

All lanes of I-985 are back open following a fuel spill that temporarily closed the southbound lanes near Flowery Branch. The highway reopened at...

Retailers ready to ‘social distance the savings’ for Black Friday 2020 style

Black Friday this year marks the start of what could be a difficult holiday season for many Georgians. Tens of thousands of workers continue to...

Kemp asks Georgians to do their part to prevent a possible twindemic

Governor Brian Kemp is urging Georgians to take precautions over the holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19. During a press conference Tuesday at the...

Tallulah Falls traffic stop leads to discovery of more than $20K in illegal drugs

An Atlanta man accused of trafficking marijuana is out of jail on bond after being arrested over the weekend in Tallulah Falls. Donald Pickett, 51,...

Immigration advocates push Biden to reinstate DACA for starters

WASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden is promising to reinstate an Obama-era program that shields deportation for some undocumented people who were brought to the...

Habersham animal shelter prepares for upcoming changes

After Habersham County's latest SPLOST passed with overwhelming support, the Habersham County Animal Shelter is preparing for the upcoming changes that come along with...

Georgia Fraternal Order of Police donates ballistic vests to Alto Police Department

In this season of thanks and of giving, Alto Police are thankful for a potential lifesaving gift they just received. The Georgia Fraternal Order of...

Habersham Libraries’ silent auction open through December 11th

The Habersham County Libraries' silent auction is under way at both the Cornelia and the Clarkesville branches. Each branch has a variety of items...