Winter returns to the North Georgia mountains

Snow fell across the North Georgia mountains. On Wednesday morning, folks in Blue Ridge, Blairsville, Hiawassee, and points west awoke to a winter landscape....
Habersham moves forward with fire consolidation study
The Habersham County Commission approved moving forward with a proposed fire consolidation study during Monday’s meeting. The proposed study was tabled during last month’s...
School closings/delays due to potential winter weather
Due to the potential of winter weather and hazardous driving conditions, the following is a list of school closings and delays for Wednesday, February...
Man injured in industrial accident after fall in Elbert County
An industrial accident in Elbert County on Monday, Feb. 17, left a 20-year-old man injured after a fall at a local work site, according...
Sky Valley names new police chief
The city of Sky Valley in Rabun County has announced a new chief of police to lead the force.
Sky Valley, incorporated in 1978, is...
Habersham county attorney announces resignation
The Habersham County Commission returned from closed session Monday night and announced the resignation of County Attorney Donnie Hunt. Hunt’s resignation will be effective...
Barrow Senior Center relocates activities amid plumbing repairs
In response to ongoing repairs at the Barrow County Senior Center, all operations will be temporarily moved to 63 Lee St. in Winder until...
North Georgia counties monitor forecast ahead of winter weather
With a Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 1 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 until 1 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, officials in North Georgia counties...
Hall County authorities warn of phone scammers posing as police
Hall County authorities have issued a warning about a new phone scam that has recently targeted individuals whose friends or family members were arrested,...
Habersham gymnastics privatization agreements approved
The Habersham County Commission approved two agreements to finalize the privatization of the gymnastics program during the commission meeting Monday. The first agreement was...
SOLD! Habersham sells old courthouse to Clarkesville
After exiting closed session, the Habersham County Commission voted to sell the old Habersham County courthouse to the city of Clarkesville during Monday's commission...
White County EMA, school system hold exercises for emergency preparedness
White County's Emergency Management Agency has teamed up with the school system to create a new partnership aimed at equipping families with the necessary...