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14 fatalities reported on Georgia roads over Memorial Day weekend

At least 14 people died on Georgia’s roads over the long Memorial Day holiday weekend. According to the Georgia Department of Public Safety, traffic-related fatalities...

Fire destroys truck, damages home in Union County

A vehicle fire that spread to a nearby home caused significant damage on Saturday evening, May 24. Authorities say the incident began around 5:17...

GA 365 SB reopens after box truck wreck

Memorial Day travelers headed home from the long holiday weekend hit a snag in Cornelia Monday when a box truck overturned in the southbound...

Cause of Fieldale fire still undetermined as investigation continues

Officials have yet to determine the cause of a late-night fire at Fieldale Farms’ poultry processing plant as of Monday, May 26, according to...

Local VFW Post honors fallen heroes across generations

The Grant-Reeves VFW Post 7720 of Cornelia honored America's fallen soldiers in a solemn ceremony at the VFW Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Demorest Monday...

Stolen items recovered in Hart County burglary cases as authorities seek suspect

Authorities in Hart County made progress last week in several ongoing theft cases, including two incidents involving stolen zero-turn lawn mowers. On Friday, May 23,...

Baldwin will hold a public hearing on zoning, receive code compliance report

Baldwin will hold its next regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 27, at 6:30 p.m., at the Baldwin Municipal Courtroom, located at...

Adult, child displaced after fire in Stephens County

Emergency crews with Carnes Creek Fire Department in Toccoa responded Monday, May 26, to a residential structure fire in the 4000 block of Prather...

Cleveland Memorial Day service pays tribute to American heroes

CLEVELAND, Ga. — A Memorial Day service was held Monday, May 26, at Freedom Park in Cleveland. The weather cooperated following some morning showers,...

Two injured, three pets killed in separate weekend house fires in Hall County

Two people were injured and three pets were killed in separate house fires Sunday evening in Hall County. According to Hall County EMS Division Chief...

GBI: Former Boy Scout leader charged with child molestation

A former Boy Scout leader now faces child molestation charges, according to GBI. Andrew Howard Whaley, 61, of Cumming, has been arrested and charged in...

Cannon man arrested after fleeing twice from deputies in Hart

A Canon man is facing multiple felony charges after leading deputies on two separate foot pursuits during a traffic stop Friday evening. According to the...