Suspect arrested after attempted arson at Barrow County store
A potentially dangerous situation was contained Sunday, May 18, after the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a man attempting to...
Thousands attend 63rd Annual Mountain Laurel Festival in Clarkesville
The 63rd Annual Mountain Laurel Festival wrapped up Saturday under blue skies in Clarkesville. The festival—one of the oldest in Georgia—drew a vibrant crowd...
Commissioners to discuss recycling, consider retreat development in North Habersham
The Habersham County Board of Commissioners will discuss recycling and consider a retreat development in North Habersham County on Monday, May 19. The commission...
Gainesville man stabbed, suspect in custody
Investigators with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a suspect in connection with a stabbing that occurred Saturday in the parking lot of...
High-speed motorcycle chase leads to crash, arrest of Hartwell man
A high-speed motorcycle pursuit across multiple counties ended in a crash near Vanna just after midnight on Saturday, May 17, according to the Hart...
Man dies after police chase in Lumpkin County
A Buford man died Friday after a suspicious vehicle report led to a brief law enforcement response and pursuit by authorities in Lumpkin County.
According...
Level Grove Elementary’s Beth Smith honored with Extra Mile Award
Beth Smith, a longtime special education teacher at Level Grove Elementary, has been nominated for the Extra Mile Award, sponsored by the Peach State...
Cleveland man charged with meth trafficking following police chase
A Cleveland man faces multiple drug charges, including two counts of trafficking methamphetamine. The White County Sheriff's Office says 42-year-old Paul Hunter was arrested after...
Tree branch catches fire, disrupts traffic in Demorest
A tree branch that fell onto power lines sparked a fire, resulting in emergency vehicles blocking a major intersection in Demorest on Friday evening.
The...
Hall County hires new assistant county manager
Hall County Government has hired a person to succeed former assistant county administrator Katie Crumley.
Hall County announced the appointment of John T. Gentry, Jr....
Oakwood man arrested after alleged armed robbery
A 29-year-old Oakwood man has been arrested in connection with an attempted armed robbery at a convenience store early Wednesday morning, according to the...
Former Church’s Funeral Home in Clarkesville slated for demolition
The buildings at 1284 Washington Street in Clarkesville, former location of Church’s Funeral Home, are set to be demolished in the near future. The...