Sheriffs’ sweep nets arrests, warrants in sex offender checks
ATLANTA — A statewide sweep involving 87 Georgia sheriffs led to the arrest of 48 sex offenders and the issuance of 235 warrants during...
North Carolina man charged with kidnapping after allegedly hiding in victim’s car
RABUN COUNTY, Ga. — A North Carolina man is behind bars after deputies say he hid inside a victim’s vehicle in Rabun County, Georgia,...
South Columbus restaurant hidden by trees makes plea to city
For 29 years, Vallarta Mexican Restaurant has been a hidden gem in South Columbus. The problem says the owners is the business is literally...
White County Commission approves grant funding for road projects
White County commissioners, this week, approved accepting Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Local Maintenance and Improvement (LMIG) funding to help with some local road...
Athens-Clarke County commissioners vote on new location for Eastside Fire Station
The potential relocation of a fire station in Clarke County has inspired multiple rounds of debate by commissioners over the past several years. Last...
Demorest balances infrastructure and accountability amid rising property values
DEMOREST — Demorest city leaders are putting their focus on maintenance and steady finances as they enter the new budget year. Officials approved contracts...
Athens Police detain suspects after gunshot reported near courthouse
ATHENS — The Athens-Clarke County Police Department (ACCPD) detained several suspects Wednesday morning following a report of a gunshot fired near the city's courthouse.
The...
Cornelia holds millage rate steady, approves 2026 budget
CORNELIA — The Cornelia City Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to keep its 2026 millage rate at 9.5 mills during its regular October meeting.
While the...
Harris County inmate back in custody after walking off work detail
A Harris County inmate is back in custody after walking off his work detail according to their investigations division. In a Facebook post the...
White County commissioners explore financing options for new county library
The White County Board of Commissioners is searching out different options to finance the construction of a new county public library.
The commissioners had hoped...
Cornelia, Scouts and Kiwanis join forces to restore historic scout hut
CORNELIA — Nearly a century after Boy Scout Troop 24 was founded, the City of Cornelia has pledged its support to help restore the...
Government shutdown affecting construction of Cleveland’s new wastewater treatment facility
The government funding stalemate and the resulting government shutdown have hit home in Cleveland.
City Manager Kevin Harris told the city council earlier this week...