Local Athenians advocate against short term rentals at Mayor and Commission meeting
Several land rezoning requests came before the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission on Tuesday night that would greenlight plans for increased density, prompting public...
Man arrested after allegedly stabbing his brother at Northeast Georgia area motel
A man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly stabbing his brother and fleeing into the woods near a Royston motel.
Royston Police responded to a call...
GBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Lavonia
The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting that injured a person in Lavonia. Police took two suspects into custody after a daylong manhunt following...
Clarkesville Police remind drivers of traffic shift, increased enforcement
The Clarkesville Police Department has announced a new traffic pattern for Lockwood Street and stepped-up enforcement in school zones.
Lockwood Street in Clarkesville is now...
Habersham’s $52M jail plan hinges on SPLOST vote this fall
November 4, just three months away, is “D-Day” for the future of the Habersham County Jail. On that day, county voters will decide whether...
Stephens County to induct nine into Athletic Hall of Fame on Aug. 29
Stephens County High School will induct nine new members into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, Aug. 29, ahead of the Indians' home...
Habersham to honor Purple Heart recipients during August 7 ceremony
Habersham County and the Grant-Reeves VFW Post 7720 will host a Purple Heart Day ceremony on Thursday afternoon to honor local veterans who were...
Toccoa man arrested on child molestation charges following out-of-state report
A Toccoa man is behind bars following an investigation that began with a report from Michigan authorities alleging child molestation that occurred in Stephens...
Mother of slain Apalachee High School student address Board of Education regarding school resource...
The mother of a slain Apalachee High School student is pushing for the Barrow County Commission to approve funding for School Resource Officers. Breanna...
Cleveland City Council elections set for November
Voters in Cleveland will head to the polls this fall to decide who will represent them on the city council. A general election is...
Tallulah Falls water customers praised for conservation as repairs completed
Hickory Nut Mountain and Gorge View residents in Tallulah Falls can return to normal water use after successful conservation efforts helped avoid a service...
White County commissioners approve new fire station construction
It’s been in development for a while, but now a new fire station will soon be built on the northern end of Duncan Bridge...