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Northeast Georgia

Fire at cinemas contained to sign, quick response prevented worse outcome

https://youtube.com/shorts/DRWjX1hkANo?feature=share A fire that broke out at Habersham Hills Cinemas on Friday night was swiftly contained thanks to the rapid response and teamwork of local...

Prominent urban planner to relocate new office in downtown Clarkesville

A well-known developer and urban planner is setting down more permanent roots in downtown Clarkesville. Lew Oliver, who moved to Clarkesville from the Atlanta area...

Clarkesville Square welcomes The Mindful Market with ribbon cutting ceremony

On Tuesday, May 13, The Mindful Market will officially celebrate its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Habersham County Chamber of...

Driver cited in crash involving two cars and firetruck

The driver of a Lexus that failed to yield while turning left was cited following a three-vehicle crash Friday night that injured three people,...

Elbert Detention Center brings in technology to rehabilitate inmates

In a bold move aimed at transforming incarceration into an opportunity for growth and rehabilitation, countering more punitive models of jail systems, the Elbert...

Cleveland observes National Police Week

The city of Cleveland is observing National Police Week. This annual observance, which coincides with Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15, honors the...

Habersham BOE to hold regular meeting May 12

Habersham County's Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, May 12, with several important recognitions and decisions set for...

White County Chamber to host FLOST information meeting for businesses May 13

The White County Chamber of Commerce invites Helen business owners and operators to a FLOST informational meeting on Tuesday, May 13, at 6 p.m....

Jackson County Manager reappointed to ACCG Board

Kevin Poe, county manager of Jackson County, has been reappointed to the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) Board of Managers as the Defined...

Drivers asked to avoid Clarkesville St. and MLK Dr. in Cornelia amid flooding

Around noon on Monday, May 12, authorities urged drivers to avoid Clarkesville Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Cornelia as localized flooding...

Habersham officials plan ahead to stay on top of school safety

In an effort to plan ahead for school safety, officials from the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office and the Clarkesville Police Department recently convened to...

Summer meals back for Habersham students through food program

Habersham County will continue its summer food program through 2025 to ensure local students have access to nutritious meals during the summer months. Funded...