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Aflac receives prestigious award for fight against cancer

The American Cancer Society has named Aflac the 2025 Corporate Partner of the Year. The annual recognition honors a company that has demonstrated an...

Former Baldwin Assistant Chief tied to active GBI investigation

BALDWIN, Ga. — Former Baldwin Assistant Police Chief Justin Ferguson is under active investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). A credible source...

Candidates face off Thursday in White County School Board debate

CLEVELAND, Ga. — Candidates for the White County Board of Education are set to face off tonight in a live debate, giving voters another...

Worsening drought impacting outdoor recreation across Georgia

As the drought across Georgia continues to worsen and the weather heats up, outdoor recreation will begin to be impacted due to dry ground...

Campfire ban now in effect across Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Campfire restrictions issued last week for the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest have now been upgraded to a full ban as wildfire danger...

Troup County deploys assistance to wildfire efforts in South Georgia

In response to ongoing wildfire activity in South Georgia, Troup County Fire Department has deployed assistance and equipment to help with fire suppression and...

Middle school student arrested following bomb threat

(WUGA) - A middle school student has been arrested after four Oconee County schools were evacuated due to an emailed anonymous bomb threat. According to...

Mayor Skip Henderson observes Earth Hour, the Internet reacts

Mayor Skip Henderson shared a lighthearted video in observance of Earth Day Wednesday, April 22, 2026. "I joined in on Earth Hour by flipping...

White County grand jury returns 26 indictments

CLEVELAND — The April 2026 term of the White County Grand Jury was formed this week. The body worked Monday and Tuesday, listening to...

Harper emphasizes experience, cautious approach to growth in District 2 commission race

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Andrea Harper says her previous experience on the Habersham County Board of Commissioners positions her to return to the role at...

Tullis emphasizes business experience, community voice in District 2 commission race

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Shelley Tullis says her experience as a business owner and community leader has prepared her to serve on the Habersham County...

State breaks ground on GA 400 Express Lanes Project

ATLANTA — State and federal leaders broke ground Wednesday, April 22, on the SR 400 Express Lanes, launching what officials call the largest transportation...