Habersham becomes Purple Heart County, pledges to honor local heroes
Habersham County officially became a Purple Heart County during a special ceremony on July 21, honoring veterans who were wounded or killed in combat....
Partially decomposed body found in car outside Hall County strip mall
Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered inside a parked car on Brown’s Bridge Road in Hall County.
Around 11 a.m. Sunday, July 20,...
Athens library to host celebration for ADA’s 35th anniversary
The Americans with Disabilities Act will mark its 35th anniversary this week. President George H. W. Bush signed the measure into law on July...
Clarkesville installs cameras to monitor downtown parking
After months of discussion, Clarkesville has quietly taken its first step toward regulating parking on the downtown square. Two wide-angle security cameras are now...
Habersham County to recognize Purple Heart veterans
Officials are asking residents to wear purple to tonight’s Habersham County Commission meeting, where commissioners will formally recognize the county as a Purple Heart...
Cleveland lifts boil water advisory
The City of Cleveland has lifted its Boil Water Advisory following a water main break.
Cleveland's Water Distribution Operator Andrea Smith said the 6-inch water...
‘We are heartbroken’: Family loses heirlooms, cherished history in old Eddy West building fire
A massive late-night fire on Saturday destroyed the old Eddy West furniture company building on the west side of Clarkesville. The fire broke out...
Habersham to be named Purple Heart County, officials seek local recipients
Habersham County will soon be recognized as a Purple Heart County in honor of military service members wounded or killed in combat.
To commemorate the...
Man drowns while swimming in Lake Lanier
A 64-year-old man drowned Sunday afternoon while swimming in Young Deer Creek on Lake Lanier, authorities say.
According to Georgia game wardens, the man was...
Cleveland plans to keep current property tax rate, state law triggers hearings
The City of Cleveland plans to keep its current property tax rate of 5.056 mills, which officials say is necessary to maintain services for...
Traffic stop leads to drug trafficking arrest in Stephens County
A woman is behind bars in Stephens County after deputies say she was caught with crack cocaine, fentanyl, and other drugs during a traffic...
3 arrested on felony drug charges in Habersham County
Three people face felony drug charges in Habersham County following two separate investigations by the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and the Appalachian...