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Buford man arrested in multi-store shoplifting scheme

A Buford man has been arrested in connection with a large-scale shoplifting operation targeting Walmart stores across North Georgia, according to the Gainesville Police...

Gainesville man re-arrested in Hall County child exploitation investigation

A Gainesville man arrested last fall on child exploitation charges now faces a list of additional accusations, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday,...

Driver struck by bullet as man attempts to shoot dog

A driver suffered a gunshot wound to the head as he traveled down Harper’s Ferry Road in Elbert County Wednesday, April 2, after a...

Portion of Lee Arrendale property eyed for future Habersham County business park

A large piece of prime real estate off GA 365 has been identified as the potential future location of Habersham County’s next business park,...

Hart County wreck claims life of 22-year-old woman

One person was killed, and three others were injured, including two children, in a single-vehicle wreck in Hart County. The crash occurred shortly before 4...

White County considers spending freeze amid economic uncertainty

White County Commissioners are considering a temporary halt on non-essential spending due to economic uncertainty. At their work session on Monday, March 31, commissioners approved...

Lanier Tech: No credibility to reports of active shooter

Officials from Lanier Technical College state that there is no credibility to the reports of an active shooter Wednesday morning on the GA 365...

Cornelia purchases old Habersham Hardware properties for future expansion

Cornelia will acquire five parcels bordering the land where the new amphitheater and latest city park projects are planned off Grant Place near downtown. At...

Significant progress made on Big Ridge Fire containment

Over a week after igniting in the Warwoman Wildlife Management Area, firefighters have continued to gain ground in their battle against the Big Ridge...

Report of active shooter in Cornelia a ‘rumor,’ law enforcement says

Cornelia police say investigators are working to determine the "root of the rumor" after a report of an active shooter near Ethicon proved false....

Demorest approves pavilion upgrades and new dog park

The Demorest City Council approved making repairs to a pavilion in the downtown area and installing a dog park in the Brent Lee Moore...

Consular Corps visits UNG to explore global initiatives

DHALONEGA, Ga. — Members of the Georgia Consular Corps visited the University of North Georgia (UNG) on March 18 to tour the university's global...