Judge orders mental evaluation for Venezuelan man convicted of killing Laken Riley
ATLANTA (AP) — A judge has ordered a mental evaluation of the Venezuelan man convicted of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley.
A judge in...
Clarkesville finalizing U.S. Army contract for work at Camp Merrill, Fort Benning
An intergovernmental agreement with the U.S. Army was discussed during Clarkesville's city council work session on Monday, June 7.
City Manager Keith Dickerson said that...
GBI investigating inmate death at Athens-Clarke County Jail
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called in to investigate the death of an inmate at the Athens-Clarke County Jail.
According to the Clarke...
Inmates treated for suspected drug overdoses
Two inmates at the Athens-Clarke County Jail were hospitalized Tuesday evening after suspected drug overdoses in separate incidents less than 30 minutes apart. Deputies...
Driver cited after crash with Hall County fire engine
An 83-year-old Hoschton man was cited for failure to yield after a crash involving a Hall County fire engine Tuesday morning.
The collision happened around...
Clarkesville police officer honored for heroism
A Clarkesville police officer is being hailed a hero for his actions during a life-threatening incident that authorities say stopped an ambush on fellow...
Boil Water Advisory lifted for Baldwin Water customers
The City of Baldwin has lifted the boil water advisory for customers south of State Route 441 and Old 441. The advisory was issued...
Mt. Airy calls for special election to fill Tullis’ council seat
On Monday, July 7, Mt. Airy Town Council approved a resolution to call for a special election to fill Councilman Adam Tullis' council seat....
White County adds FLOST to November ballot
The White County Board of Commissioners has approved a ballot question that will give the citizens the opportunity to vote on whether the county...
Golf cart rentals discussed during Clarkesville city council work session
The city of Clarkesville was loaned golf carts by an individual for transportation during the Mountain Laurel Festival. City Manager Keith Dickerson reported that...
Clarkesville Council discusses outdoor lighting ordinance, joins regional radio system
On Monday evening, the Clarkesville City Council discussed adopting a new outdoor lighting ordinance aimed at protecting the city's night skies, reducing glare, and...
White County couple killed in crash on Cleveland Highway
CLERMONT, Ga. — A White County couple has died following a two-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday afternoon, July 5, at the intersection of Cleveland...