Boil water advisory issued in Cleveland after water main break
CLEVELAND, Ga. — The boil water advisory issued last week for parts of Cleveland has been lifted. The advisory was issued on September 26...
Toddler struck, killed by vehicle in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Authorities are investigating an accident that claimed the life of an 18-month-old child late Sunday morning.
Emergency crews were called to a...
Tallulah Falls holds first tax hearing, more set for October
TALLULAH FALLS, Ga. — The Town of Tallulah Falls has taken the first step toward adopting a new millage rate that will raise property...
Pedestrian struck and killed on Manchester Expressway
A pedestrian was struck and killed on Manchester Expressway in Columbus late Saturday, September 27, 2025. The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 pm near...
Habersham EMC highlights safety, savings, and service at 87th annual meeting
CLARKESVILLE — Approximately 1,700 members and guests gathered Thursday, September 25, at Habersham EMC’s headquarters for the cooperative’s 87th Annual Meeting. Attendees enjoyed a...
GBI commends Habersham K9 team for role in suspect’s capture
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — A Habersham County Sheriff’s Office K9 team has been honored by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for its role in capturing...
Minor injuries reported after GA 365 crash
MT. AIRY, Ga. — Two people suffered minor injuries Friday afternoon when a commercial truck rear-ended an SUV on GA 365 at GA 197.
According...
House fire on Old Highway 441 in Alto displaces family, no injuries
ALTO — Firefighters quickly contained a house fire Friday afternoon that damaged a home on Old Highway 441 North.
According to Banks County Fire Chief...
TMU president out after investigation into sexual abuse cover-up claims
Dr. Emir Caner will not return as president of Truett McConnell University. The university’s Board of Trustees voted to “separate” from Caner after a...
Athens man charged in cold case murder
ATHENS, Ga. — Nearly a decade after James Mitchell disappeared, Athens-Clarke County Police have arrested a suspect in his killing.
On September 24, detectives with...
Bay Avenue now closes late weekend nights
Columbus Police have responded to a stunning Uptown Columbus murder by closing Bay Avenue at 11 p.m. on weekend nights. Police spokesperson Brittany Santiago...
Suspect in custody for shooting wife, 7-year-old child in Columbus
A Columbus man wanted for shooting his own wife and child on Monday, September 22,2025 is now in police custody. Jontay Reynolds turned himself...