Firefighter overcome by heat while battling house fire
A White County firefighter was hospitalized early Thursday after suffering heat-related symptoms while battling a blaze west of Cleveland.
The fire broke out around 12:47...
SORBA pursuing grants to add more biking trails at Yonah Preserve
The very popular biking and walking trails at Yonah Preserve, north of Cleveland, could see some additional areas for people to enjoy.
Clark Neal with...
Services restored at sheriff’s office after lightning strike
A lightning strike early Thursday morning disrupted communications at the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center.
The strike hit around 2 a.m., knocking out...
Gainesville, other Georgia cities dominate list of top U.S. food manufacturing locations
Food manufacturing is big business in the South Atlantic region of the U.S. and Georgia cities are among the country's best for quality of...
Bo Medlock named interim fire chief in Cleveland
The City of Cleveland has appointed Brady “Bo” Medlock as Interim Fire Chief, effective August 1. He will oversee all duties and responsibilities of...
Officers capture man wanted on child support warrant after Clarkesville manhunt
Local law enforcement captured a man wanted on an outstanding child support warrant after a foot chase and search in Clarkesville Wednesday afternoon.
According to...
County employee honored for quick action that helped save a man’s life
A routine morning commute turned into a life-saving moment for Habersham County employee Mari Silva.
Silva, a Permit & License Specialist, was driving to work...
Golf cart overturns injuring four teens
Four teenage girls were injured when a golf cart overturned on Scottmill Road in Hart County, according to Sheriff Chris Carroll.
The crash happened around...
South Carolina escapees arrested after high-speed chase in Northeast Georgia
Two Union County, South Carolina, jail escapees were arrested Tuesday after leading Georgia State Patrol (GSP) troopers on a high-speed chase through Northeast Georgia.
The...
Voters to decide $75.9 million SPLOST package to fund new jail, roads, and public...
In a special-called meeting lasting less than ten minutes, the Habersham County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the resolution and intergovernmental agreement...
White County commissioners approve waste wood burning facility
The White County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved a land use application from Southern Legacy Wood Products that will allow the company to...
Firefighters rescue pets from Commerce house fire
One person was hospitalized for smoke inhalation, and four pets were rescued during a house fire in Commerce on Monday.
Emergency crews from Commerce Fire,...