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Challenges loom after federal approval of Kemp health plan

Gov. Brian Kemp held a signing ceremony at the Georgia Capitol Thursday to mark the federal approval of a plan he says will help...

UPDATED: White County still assessing Delta damage

(Cleveland)- White County continues to assess damage to public infrastructure as a result of heavy rainfall and flooding over the weekend. White County Emergency...

Early voting going ‘extremely well’ in Habersham County

Over 1,000 people cast ballots Tuesday on the first day of early voting in Habersham County. By late Wednesday, Oct. 14, that figure had...

Local firefighters, zoo put unique twist on trick-or-treating this year

As a way of saying “Thank You” to their community and supporters, the North Georgia Safari Park and White County Fire Station #6 are...

Kemp extends Georgia’s COVID-19 restrictions through Oct. 31

Governor Brian Kemp has extended Georgia's current COVID-19 restrictions through the end of October. Kemp signed an executive order Thursday that includes minimal changes to the...

Breaking down Georgia’s waiver plans after Capitol ceremony

Federal health officials gave formal approval Thursday to Gov. Brian Kemp’s request for a waiver to expand health coverage options for low-income Georgians. States have...

Demorest Boil Water Advisory lifted

The City of Demorest Water Department has lifted its Boil Water Advisory for customers affected by last weekend's storm. The advisory was issued as a...

Early end to census count could cost Georgia lots of money, power

The U.S. Supreme Court this week sided with the Trump administration in its effort to shut the U.S. Census count down early, putting an...

Sluggish computer system a culprit in Georgia’s long early voting lines

Early County Election Supervisor Claire Moseley says she’s thankful that even with balky technology, residents in the rural southwest Georgia community aren’t dealing with...
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Gainesville woman killed in wreck on Dawsonville Highway

Charges are pending against a Gainesville driver whose passenger was killed in a traffic accident in Hall County. Krystle Marie Wampler, 32, died after the...

Supreme Court nominee Barrett: No one has asked me to rule against ACA

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley asked Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett on Tuesday whether she has made any promises to vote to repeal the...

Habersham County Schools closed due to storm-related issues

Habersham Schools will be closed to students this Thursday, Oct. 15, and Friday, Oct. 16. School officials made the decision to close due to...