ACCPD, nonprofit team up to keep kids safe
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department (ACCPD) and Safe Kids Athens are teaming up to offer a Child Safety Seat Check on March 12, 2025....
What Demorest residents should know while under boil water advisory
Amid a temporary water outage Tuesday, March 4, the city of Demorest has issued a boil water advisory for several areas of the city...
Mt. Airy holds off on no through truck ordinance
The Mt. Airy Town Council held off on approving its no through truck ordinance but did approve its new software agreement during its Monday...
Clarkesville postpones decision to change charter
While Clarkesville postponed a decision to amend its charter – specifically the formula by which residents are taxed – council will take a vote...
9-year-old airlifted to hospital after 2-vehicle crash
A two-vehicle wreck on GA 72 in Elbert County Monday seriously injured a 9-year-old boy. Paramedics life-flighted the boy to Greenville Memorial Hospital following...
Employee of Apple Mountain Golf Club accused of stealing thousands from company
A former employee of Clarkesville's Apple Mountain Golf Club, Chad Fields, 42, of Mt. Airy, has been accused of embezzling over $50,000 from the...
Franklin County authorities seek public’s help in locating suspect
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect who allegedly fled authorities.
In a Facebook post Monday, the...
Clayton man arrested after allegedly exposing himself in public
A Clayton man was arrested late last week after allegedly exposing himself to a female in downtown Clarkesville, according to authorities.
On Thursday, Feb. 27,...
Firefighters respond to numerous fires over the weekend despite burn ban
Firefighters from Habersham County Emergency Services and other agencies responded to more than a half-dozen fires spread across the county on Saturday, March 1.
According...
Gainesville man killed in crash Saturday
A Gainesville man died and the passenger was critically injured in a single-vehicle crash Saturday, March 1, on Mountain View Road, according to the...
Parts of Demorest to experience water outages, boil water advisories this week
The city of Demorest announced water outages that are scheduled to take place this week – both for needed fire hydrant updates.Â
Residents along...
Fire engulfs home in Gillsville, displacing four
GILLSVILLE, Ga. – A residential fire east of Gainesville displaced four occupants early Monday morning, March 3.
Hall County Fire Rescue units were dispatched to...