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Northeast Georgia

Dahlonega man jailed for auto thefts in two counties

MARTIN, Ga. — Authorities say a Dahlonega man left a homeless shelter in Athens and stole two vehicles in two counties before deputies caught...

Gainesville firefighters honored with Lifesaving Award

Gainesville Fire Department personnel were recognized this week for saving a man’s life following a cardiac arrest call last fall. Lt. Cody Tucker, Sgt. Ryan...

White Chamber hosts Pearls of Wisdom brunch

CLEVELAND, Ga. — The White County Chamber of Commerce hosted its third annual “Pearls of Wisdom: Women in Business” event Feb. 13 at Meadows...

Trial of accused Apalachee shooter’s father ends first week with emotional testimony

The trial of Colin Gray, the father of the alleged Apalachee High School shooter wrapped up its first week on Friday. Prosecutors spent the week...

Chestatee High teacher arrested on sex charges

HALL COUNTY, Ga. — A Spanish teacher and junior varsity soccer coach at Chestatee High School has been arrested on multiple felony sexual offense...

Three arrested following Toccoa assault and drug investigation

TOCCOA, Ga. - Stephens County Sheriff's Office deputies and Toccoa Police Department officers responded to a report of shots fired and a physical altercation...

Big changes announced for Columbus Airport Commission

Columbus Airport Commission Chairwoman Delois Dee Marsh will announce newly appointed airport commissioners at the upcoming monthly commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 26,...

Coroner asking for public’s help

Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan is asking for the public's help finding the next of kin for a deceased male. The coroner is trying...

Murder suspect nabbed in Troup County

On February 19, around 8:36 p.m., deputies with the Troup County Sheriff’s Office received information from Troup County 911 that a suspect in a...

Early morning fire heavily damages Clarkesville home

HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Firefighters battled an early morning house fire in Clarkesville on Friday. Habersham County Emergency Services Stations 5, 13 and 14,...

White County school system finance director heading to Gainesville

CLEVELAND, Ga. - White County has been tapping talent from Habersham County lately, now Gainesville has captured White County School System talent. The new Chief...

Box truck downs power poles, closes Steve Black Road in Clermont

CLERMONT, Ga. — A stretch of Steve Black Road in Clermont is closed after a box truck pulled down two power poles, according to...