Smith defends his Trump investigations at a House hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith defended his investigations of President Donald Trump at a congressional hearing Thursday in which...
Former detention officer charged with sexual assault
A former Habersham County detention officer turned himself in at the detention center this afternoon.
Edwin Alexander Mendoza, 20, is charged by the Georgia Bureau...
Winter weather is coming. You know the drill.
Every time winter weather is in the forecast, North Georgia responds the same way: together, prepared, and a little entertained.
Here’s what winter weather prep...
Northeast Georgia School Closings & Delays
As Winter Storm Fern approaches, public school officials continue to monitor the weather, holding off on decisions about closures and delays until at least...
High-speed chase on I-85 ends in violent crash in Northeast Georgia
(FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga.) — A high-speed chase that began on Interstate 85 in Franklin County ended in a violent crash Wednesday afternoon, seriously injuring...
NASA and families of fallen astronauts mark 40th anniversary of space shuttle Challenger accident
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Families of the astronauts lost in the space shuttle Challengeraccident gathered back at the launch site Thursday to mark...
Residents urged to stay off roads, prepare homes, pets for ice and snow this...
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — With Winter Storm Fern expected to bring a dangerous mix of ice and snow to Northeast Georgia this weekend, local and...
School systems delay closure decisions
HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. - As forecasters warn that the most dangerous winter weather is not expected to arrive until Saturday, many school systems across...
Firewood assistance ramps up in Lumpkin County ahead of weekend winter storm
DAHLONEGA, Ga. - As a winter storm threatens North Georgia this weekend, the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office is ramping up its firewood assistance program...
Last local Winn Dixie store to close in Columbus
The last local Winn Dixie store located at 6770 Veterans Parkway in Columbus is scheduled to close February 15, 2026, or sooner if they...
Delta encourages customers to adjust travel for winter storm
Weather forecasts predict impactful winter weather, including freezing rain, sleet, and ice accumulation across Texas, the Southeast, including Delta’s Atlanta hub, and into the...
Several blocks of 8th Street to close
Beginning January 26, 2026, portions of 8th Street between Front Avenue and Veterans Parkway will be intermittently closed as part of the 8th Street...