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Northeast Georgia

Suspect in custody for Brookstone home invasion murder

The suspect wanted for a shocking home invasion in a Brookstone subdivision is now in the Muscogee County Jail. Police announced on Tuesday, October...

Boil water advisory lifted for Grant Street

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The City of Clarkesville has lifted its boil water advisory for Grant Street between Mary Street and Loving Hills. The advisory was...

Columbus Police investigate Brookstone murder

Homicide detectives are working an active investigation on Brookstone Boulevard in Columbus. 65-year-old Norman Lane was pronounced dead on the scene late Monday October...

Clarkesville Council adopts $5.6 million budget, keeps millage rate level under new formula

CLARKESVILLE — The Clarkesville City Council voted Monday to approve its proposed $5.6 million budget and a millage rate of 13.57 mills for fiscal...

Habersham schools earn top state, regional marks for achievement

Habersham County Schools are celebrating a record milestone after the Georgia Department of Education released its 2025 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI)...

Service, spirit, and success recognized at Habersham school board meeting

Fresh off being named the top-ranked school system in the Pioneer RESA region, Habersham County Schools turned Thursday’s board meeting into a showcase of...

White County to host FLOST open house Oct. 14

CLEVELAND, Ga. — White County will host a public information open house on Tuesday, Oct. 14, to give residents a chance to learn more...

Habersham School District reports steady revenues, strong local collections in FY 2026

Habersham County Schools remain on solid financial footing midway through the first quarter of FY 2026, according to Finance Director Staci Newsome. Presenting the...

Baldwin Council to hold third millage hearing, consider zoning changes Tuesday

BALDWIN — The Baldwin City Council will continue discussions on the city’s 2025 millage rate and take up several zoning matters during its work...

John Burrison Pottery Studio opens at Sautee Nacoochee Center

SAUTEE NACOOCHEE, Ga. — Sunlight cut through the cool October air as guests filled rows of chairs outside a new building on the Sautee...

Cleveland Police seek help identifying man tied to incident at local business

CLEVELAND, Ga. — The Cleveland Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person connected to an incident at a business...

Life Chain 2025 brings prayerful demonstrations across Northeast Georgia

The threat of rain didn’t keep pro-life demonstrators from gathering across Northeast Georgia on Sunday for Life Chain 2025. In downtown Cleveland and Clarkesville, participants...