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Northeast Georgia

Human remains found in Toccoa identified as missing man

TOCCOA, Ga. — Human remains discovered in a wooded area off Alban Court in November have been positively identified as a 27-year-old man who...

‘Meet Your Government’ event set for Feb. 26 at Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center

HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Habersham County residents will have the opportunity to connect directly with local leaders and public servants this week during the...

Mother testifies she urged Colin Gray to lock up guns before Apalachee High shooting...

ATLANTA (AP) — Accused school shooter Colt Gray and his family lived a chaotic life, fighting, arguing and moving frequently due to financial issues,...

MCoE honors MG William B. Steele at the National Infantry Museum

The U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence rendered full military honors during a memorial service for retired Maj. Gen. William B. Steele this morning,...

Lee County Sheriff launches patch design contest

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is launching its first ever patch design contest. Through this contest, LCSO invites anyone in Lee County age...

Traffic stop for phone use leads to drug, gun charges

TOCCOA, Ga. — What began as a routine traffic stop Sunday ended in a felony drug and firearm arrest, according to police. On February 22,...

1 person injured, 4 displaced by Lula house fire

LULA, Ga. — A house fire in Lula left four people displaced and sent one person to the hospital late Sunday morning. At approximately 10:30...

WRBL, CSU reverse course after candidates reject debate criteria

WRBL and Columbus State University are reversing course on their debate criteria for mayoral candidates. A candidate will no longer be excluded from their...

Warming center opens in Cornelia as temperatures plunge

CORNELIA, Ga. — A warming center will open in Cornelia Sunday and Monday nights as North Georgia braces for a sharp return to winter...

WRBL debate criteria excludes more than half of mayoral candidates

An invitation to participate in an upcoming televised mayoral debate was met with immediate backlash from the candidates. The debate is being hosted by...

Former student threatens to shoot up Smith Station High School

On February 20th, 2026, a Lee County School Resource Officer received a call from a staff member at Smith Station High School regarding a...

LaGrange reports major increase in entering auto incidents

The LaGrange Police Department is asking residents to remain alert and proactive in reporting suspicious activity following a recent increase in entering auto incidents...