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Baldwin Fire Department promotes two new lieutenants

BALDWIN — During a special ceremony before the Baldwin City Council on Tuesday night, Interim Fire Chief Ross Jackson pinned the department’s two newest...

Baldwin Council hears pushback on millage rate hike at first public hearing

BALDWIN — The Baldwin City Council held a contentious first public hearing on a proposed millage rate increase during its regular meeting Sept. 9. During...

GSP identifies driver killed in I-85 tractor-trailer crash

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. - The Georgia State Patrol has released the name of the driver killed in a tractor-trailer crash on I-85 in Franklin...

ACC Planning Commission recommends denial for greenbelt rezone

The Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission unanimously recommended the denial of a rezoning proposal that would turn agricultural property into an industrial area north of...

Columbus Longhorn server charged with Fraud and Theft

A local restaurant server is facing multiple charges after a Columbus Police investigation into alleged fraud and theft. Over the past several weeks, police...

Global War on Terrorism Memorial attracts hundreds for 9/11 ceremony

The National Infantry Museum hosted hundreds of Gold Star families for the rededication ceremony of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial. The museum hosts...

Third rabies case confirmed in Habersham this year

Habersham County Animal Care and Control (HCACC) has confirmed the county’s third positive rabies case of the year. The case stems from a September 5...

Slain Auburn professor’s family issues statement

The family of slain retired Auburn professor Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle issued a statement to the public through the Lee County District Attorney's office...

Tallulah Falls council to consider budget amendment, millage rate, and infrastructure projects

TALLULAH FALLS — The Tallulah Falls Town Council will meet Thursday to consider a range of financial and infrastructure issues, including a 2025 budget...

Former Demorest councilmember Flo Wikle remembered for faith and service

DEMOREST — Former Demorest City Councilmember Florence “Flo” Wikle, remembered for her love of people and her heart for service, will be laid to...

Hall County home destroyed in early morning fire

Hall County Fire Rescue crews responded to a house fire in the early morning hours Tuesday. At around 2:30 a.m. on September 9, firefighters were...

Habersham school board approves land sale for GDOT project, honors educators

CLARKESVILLE — The Habersham County Board of Education voted Monday to sell 0.092 acres of land to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for...