Vehicular homicide suspect faces child exploitation charges
A Gainesville man already charged in a fatal Hall County crash is now facing additional charges for possession of child sexual abuse material.
Rafael Garrido,...
Lumpkin County school bus driver faces allegations of inappropriate contact with student
A Lumpkin County school bus driver is facing charges after he was accused of having inappropriate contact with a student, according to the Lumpkin...
Baldwin budget talks: 2026 department requests exceed $5 Million
The Baldwin City Council began discussions Thursday on the city’s proposed departmental budgets for the 2026 fiscal year, reviewing requests totaling $5,159,285 from department...
Rustic Cabin Bar and Grill closer to opening in Clarkesville
Rustic Cabin Bar and Grill, planned in a 5,500-square-foot building that was formerly Hawg Wild BBQ off SR 385 in Clarkesville, has moved closer...
Girtz outlines bold vision for Athens in 2025 address
Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz delivered an optimistic and forward-looking State of the Community address this week, highlighting progress in housing, public safety, and...
Registered sex offender arrested in Franklin County for alleged child exploitation
The GBI arrested and charged a Martin man with sexual exploitation of children after an investigation into his online activities, the GBI says. Agents...
Portion of Church Street in Royston reopen
A section of Church Street (Highway 17) in the Royston area that was closed between Wildcat Bridge Road and Spring Street is now reopened...
Gainesville man charged after deadly Hall County crash
A Gainesville man is facing serious charges following a two-vehicle crash Saturday, April 5, on Browns Bridge Road that claimed the lives of two...
Towns County launches neighborhood watch program
The Towns County Sheriff's Office has launched a neighborhood watch program to bolster civic engagement and deter crime.
Sheriff Ken Henderson met with residents along...
Georgia Power replaces utility poles in Demorest
If you live on some of the side streets in Demorest, you can’t help but notice that Georgia Power has been replacing power poles.
It’s...
South Carolina man tracked by Stephens County K9 after allegedly fleeing on foot
A South Carolina man was arrested in Stephens County last weekend after he allegedly fled from officers.
At 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, according...
White County FLOST tax vote eyed for November referendum
CLEVELAND (WRWH) — White County voters could have the opportunity in November to approve a local sales tax that officials say will help lower...