Athens man charged with vehicular homicide in fatal weekend crash
A motorcyclist died in a crash early Sunday in downtown Athens, and police have charged the other driver involved.
Athens-Clarke County officers responded to the...
‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ kicks off across Georgia and Southeast
Law enforcement officers across Georgia and four neighboring states are teaming up to crack down on speeding and aggressive driving. Operation Southern Slow Down...
Young bear rescued after wandering with pretzel container stuck on head
Georgia wildlife officials responded to more than a dozen calls last weekend about an unusual bear sighting—one involving a plastic pretzel container and a...
Sheriff to address jail deaths, medical emergencies in Athens press conference
ATHENS, GA — Clarke County Sheriff John Q. Williams will hold a press conference on Monday, July 14, to address recent medical emergencies and...
Habersham tax digest to be discussed at July 14 Board of Assessors meeting
Habersham's 2025 tax digest will be discussed at the upcoming Board of Tax Assessors meeting on Monday, July 14. The assessors must approve the...
Cleveland mourns sudden passing of former Police Chief John Foster
The City of Cleveland is mourning the sudden loss of former Police Chief John Foster, who passed away from a massive heart attack on...
Fatal crash in North Hall leaves one dead, three hospitalized
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — A woman is dead and three others are injured after a single-car crash Friday afternoon in North Hall County.
The wreck...
Federal funding freeze jeopardizes after-school programs in Northeast Georgia
A federal freeze on education funding is putting vital after-school programs in Northeast Georgia at risk.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier (BGCL) said...
Homeless encampment discovered outside Cornelia, three issued trespass warnings
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office Code Enforcement Division responded Thursday to a complaint of a homeless encampment on private property just outside the city...
Cleveland DDA updated on plans for the downtown area
The Cleveland Downtown Development Authority is reviewing projects that are expected to enhance the downtown area. The authority was reactivated in 2021 and has...
Acting TMU President addresses White County Rotary
As Truett McConnell University in Cleveland moves forward with an independent investigation concerning recent allegations of sexual abuse and a cover-up, TMU’s Acting President...
Baldwin officials debate paying animal control dues
Baldwin city council members were visibly distraught during the work session held on Tuesday, July 8, when they learned that the amount due to...