Demorest Council approves water sampling expansion, joins opioid settlement
DEMOREST, Ga. — The Demorest City Council held a special called meeting Thursday night to approve additional sampling stations for its water supply.Â
Contractor Fletcher...
Indivisible rallies for release of double amputee detained by ICE
Indivisible Columbus and Phenix City chapters showed up on the steps of the federal courthouse for a "Release Rodney Rally" in Columbus today. Rodney...
White County firefighters train in life-saving swiftwater rescues
CLEVELAND, Ga. — White County Fire Services has taken a major step toward improving public safety in Northeast Georgia. The department hosted a week-long...
Hartwell man arrested after early morning pursuit
HARTWELL, Ga. — A Hart County deputy’s early morning traffic stop turned into a pursuit through city streets on Wednesday, September 17.
Around 3:05 a.m.,...
Train catches fire in Commerce, shuts down SK Boulevard
COMMERCE, Ga. — Firefighters and police officers in Commerce were called to the scene of a train fire near the intersection of SK Boulevard...
Flowery Branch man faces 500 new charges in child sex exploitation case
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — A Flowery Branch man already in custody for child exploitation is now facing hundreds of additional charges after investigators said...
Cleveland eyes new approach to extended motel stay requests
CLEVELAND, Ga. — The City of Cleveland is moving to change how appeals are handled for people who exceed the city’s limit on motel...
Three hospitalized after crash shuts down Cornelia bypass
CORNELIA, Ga. — Three people were hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a two-vehicle crash on the Highway 441 Bypass in Cornelia. The wreck temporarily shut...
Exclusive: Judge sets trial date for Renee Eldridge murder
Ten years after the murder of Renee Eldridge a Superior Court judge has set a trial date for suspect Stacey Gray in Columbus. Judge...
Community members recognized by White County Family Connection
CLEVELAND, Ga. — On Tuesday night, White County Family Connection held its third annual awards dinner, where they recognized local community members and raised...
Statham resident wins $2 million lottery prize
STATHAM, Ga. — A Barrow County resident is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming a $2 million top prize from the Georgia Lottery.
The winning...
United Way of White County Bucket Drive Saturday
CLEVELAND, Ga. - United Way of White County is reminding residents and visitors that they will be holding their Annual Bucket Drive Fundraiser this...