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Northeast Georgia

Habersham Commission to hold called meeting

The Habersham County Commission will hold a called meeting early Wednesday afternoon, March 5. Information is limited for the called meeting since the commission...

Controlled burns spark weekend fires in Banks County

COMMERCE, Ga. – Two days in a row, Banks County Fire and Emergency Services responded to significant fires stemming from controlled burns that escalated...

Demorest to consider redevelopment powers resolution

The Demorest City Council will be considering a resolution Tuesday, March 4, for redevelopment powers within the city limits. The Georgia Redevelopment Powers Law has...

Clarkesville to consider change to city charter Monday

Clarkesville is looking to make a slight amendment to its city charter.  Council will consider the change at a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Monday,...

Warrior Connection offers services to White County students

CLEVELAND, Ga. — White County School and White County Family Connection held a grand opening and tour this week of their new Warrior Connection,...

GSP provides update on vehicle crash through Clarkesville Dollar Tree

The Georgia State Patrol has provided an update on the accident where a vehicle went through the front of Dollar Tree in Clarkesville around...

Cleveland Planning and Zoning Board approves annexation, zoning for multi-use development

CLEVELAND, Ga. - A proposed development that will include medical offices, a senior living facility, and a boutique-type hotel is one step closer to...

United Way of White County allocates $80,000 in funding

CLEVELAND, Ga. -  United Way of White County has awarded funding to 10 local not-for-profit agencies totaling $80,000. These agencies work every day, providing...

UNG impact tour visits school systems

Leaders from the University of North Georgia (UNG) recently toured the Gwinnett County and Forsyth County school systems on February 12-13 for the "Nighthawk...

Brush fire spreads due to high winds: Authorities remind of burn restrictions

A brush fire that got out of control on GA 197 just south of Clarkesville, near the former golf driving range close to GA...

Foul play suspected after body found near Clarke County line

Authorities say foul play is suspected after a body was found in a brushy area in Oglethorpe County near the Clarke County line, according...

Mt. Airy will discuss ‘no through trucks’ ordinance, software agreement

The Mt. Airy Town Council will revisit its no through trucks ordinance and consider renewing a software agreement for the police department and the...