Northeast Georgia mostly spared by Sunday’s powerful storm
The powerful storm system that swept across the Southeast on Sunday claimed at least nine lives, one in metro Atlanta. Eight other people died...
HabCo Comm. revisits fire consolidation, gymnastics privatization agreement
The Habersham County Commission is set to revisit a proposed fire consolidation study and an asset agreement for the gymnastics privatization during its meeting...
Family burned out of home in Hall County
A fire forced five residents, including three children, out of their home Sunday afternoon.
Firefighters responded to a report of a residential fire on Summerall...
Commerce’s La Hacienda damaged by fire
La Hacienda Mexican restaurant in Commerce will be temporarily closed for an indefinite amount of time after a fire on Saturday night damaged the...
Rabun county theft suspects identified
Authorities say two theft suspects caught on camera at a convenience store near Clayton have been identified.
The Rabun County Sheriff's Office has released few...
First responders battle mobile home fire in Athens
Fire crews extinguished a residential fire in Athens on Saturday, Feb. 15, according to the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department.
The Athens-Clarke County Fire Department responded...
Jefferson names assistant police chief
The city of Jefferson has announced the promotion of former Lt. Steven R. Bannister to the role of assistant chief of police, effective immediately.
Bannister,...
Athens residents lose home, pets in house fire
Residents safely escaped a structure fire in Athens that claimed the lives of their pets and destroyed their home on Saturday morning, according to...
Elbert Detention Center bans hand-to-hand transactions
The Elbert County Detention Center is implementing a new policy for the public and inmates.
The detention center now will no longer accept hand-to-hand transactions...
Suspect wanted in Blairsville turns himself in
A man wanted by Blairsville police turned himself into authorities Saturday, Feb. 15, according to the Blairsville Police Department.
Shiloh Jacob Orellana-Irvin was wanted after...
UNG graduates record 27 cadets from Air Assault School
The University of North Georgia (UNG) Corps of Cadets recently made history as 27 of its cadets successfully graduated from the Army's Air Assault...
Future of Habersham’s property tax relief bill in the hands of Tallulah Falls
At two public hearings Thursday, Feb. 13, the Tallulah Falls Town Council entertained the notion of opting out of a property tax relief bill...