Second chance: Two UNG public safety officers honored for saving a man’s life
ATHENS, Ga. — The roar of 90,000 fans had barely faded when Captain Trent McGuffey and Senior Police Officer Andrew Russell shifted from spectators...
Lula teen faces 26 counts of child sexual exploitation
LULA, Ga. — Hall County investigators have filed more charges against an 18-year-old Lula man already jailed for allegedly possessing child sex abuse material.
Jaylen...
Fire crews battle commercial blaze on Hwy. 123
STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. — Multiple fire crews spent hours Friday night battling a commercial fire on Highway 123.
The first call came in shortly after...
For the first time in half a century, Cleveland’s firefighters have a new home
The City of Cleveland’s new fire station is now officially open, following a grand opening and, in place of a ribbon cutting, a hose...
Habersham school board to consider policy, personnel at October meeting
CLARKESVILLE — The Habersham County Board of Education will meet Monday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. to vote on personnel matters, financial items, and...
White County sheriff warns of new phone scam targeting employers
CLEVELAND, Ga. — The White County Sheriff’s Office is alerting local businesses to a phone scam now circulating.
According to a recent statement, scammers have...
Three arrested for Columbus drive by that left teen, unborn child dead
Three people are in police custody for a drive by shooting in Columbus that claimed the lives of a 17-year-old and her unborn child. On...
20 arrested in Stephens County drug trafficking bust
STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. — A yearlong investigation into a major drug network ended this week with 20 arrests in Stephens County. Six search warrants...
Demorest man arrested on child molestation charges
TOCCOA, Ga. — A Demorest man is behind bars facing multiple child sex crime charges after Stephens County deputies arrested him during a traffic...
Baldwin names Ross Jackson as new fire chief
BALDWIN, Ga. — After serving six months as interim chief, Ross Jackson has been officially named fire chief for the City of Baldwin. He...
Athens reacts to town hall meeting on vaccines
As federal officials responsible for recommending vaccines urge doctors and patients to share decision-making when it comes to getting vaccinated, Athenians gathered to hear...
Clarkesville council to hold final budget hearing, weigh website upgrade
CLARKESVILLE — The Clarkesville City Council will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at City Hall for its regular session, highlighted by the final public...