Fire forces evacuation of Goodwill in Cornelia
A fire behind the Goodwill store in Cornelia led to the evacuation of several customers just before noon on Tuesday, May 6.
According to Cornelia...
Clarkesville holds first public hearing on charter change
On Monday, May 5, Clarkesville held a public hearing over a minor amendment to the city charter to align its property tax structure with...
Safety checkpoints lead to 13 arrests in Jackson County
In a coordinated effort ahead of approaching weekend storms, Jackson County patrol deputies and the Georgia State Patrol conducted a series of safety checkpoints...
Cornelia to hold public hearing on multi-family development May 6
Cornelia's City Commission will hold a public hearing for preliminary plat approval of a 60-unit multi-family development on just over 20 acres on Tuesday,...
Clarkesville passes citywide leash law
A new leash ordinance adopted by Clarkesville City Council on Monday, May 5, now requires all dogs within city limits to be leashed in...
Mt. Airy approves Abandoned Vehicle Ordinance, library funding support
The Mt. Airy Town Council approved updates to its Abandoned Vehicles Ordinance and authorized a one-time funding contribution to the Habersham County Library System...
Clermont man charged with possessing, producing child pornography
A Clermont man is in jail, charged with ten counts of sexually exploiting children.
Investigators say Trey Newton Bryson possessed multiple pornographic images of kids...
Baldwin to discuss budget timeline at May 6 meeting
The Baldwin City Council will discuss the city's budget time line, manhole adjustments, and the comprehensive plan update during its work session on Tuesday,...
Pilgrim’s Pride backs off Franklin Springs site amid public outcry
(Georgia Recorder) – Agriculture is Georgia’s top industry, and broilers are the state’s top farm product.
But the mess that large-scale poultry farming causes can...
Gainesville police seek help locating missing 19-year-old woman
The Gainesville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 19-year-old Brittany Arroyo, who was last seen leaving her residence on May...
Habersham’s new assistant superintendent looks to maintain success for students
David Leenman may not have set out to become an assistant superintendent, but his career—and calling—have steadily led him to this moment.
Appointed in February,...
Habersham County landfill offering free wood chips, mulch to the public
Residents of Habersham County will soon have access to free wood chips and mulch, courtesy of the Habersham County Landfill, according to Public Information...