ICE agents arrest undocumented man in Cornelia after DUI conviction
Just last month, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a Guatemalan national in Habersham County, according to the agency.
Authorities say Miguel Andres-Mateo, 20,...
Barrow County Board of Education approves weapons detection systems for middle schools
Officials with Barrow County schools say they're expanding a weapons detection program to the district's middle schools. This comes after it was implemented in...
Father and son arrested for drugs, weapons in White County
A recent tip led authorities to seize scores of drugs and weapons as a father and son now face charges, according to the White...
The Hush one step closer to opening in Clarkesville
The Hush, a new Cuban restaurant coming to Washington Street in Clarkesville, is one step closer to opening on the square.
The restaurant, owned by...
People convicted of DUIs required to buy carseats for children
Banks County courts have implemented a new way for those convicted of DUIs to pay for their crimes.
Just this week, the Banks County Probate...
Demorest approves two fire agreements for services and training
During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 4, the Demorest City Council approved two fire agreements aimed at improving training and providing automatic fire...
Dickerson: Property taxes won’t increase to cover courthouse purchase
Clarkesville is set to purchase the old Habersham County courthouse property on the downtown square for just over $1 million, given county approval, but...
Man arrested on felony drug charges in Towns County
A man has been arrested on felony drug charges after an encounter with police on Friday, Jan. 31, according to the Towns County Sheriff's...
Share your special moments by the Big Red Apple for its 100th anniversary
Have a special moment by the Big Red Apple in downtown Cornelia?
With 2026 set to mark the 100th anniversary of the iconic monument, Peter...
Cow tests positive for rabies
A cow has tested positive for rabies in Barrow County, according to county officials.
Barrow County Animal Control confirmed the animal was recently located near...
Musselwhite reappointed as Demorest City Manager
The Demorest City Council has reappointed Mark Musselwhite as city manager for a third year during its regular meeting Tuesday evening. Musselwhite was hired...
Cornelia holds second public hearing on property tax relief bill
The city of Cornelia held its second public hearing for HB 581 – a statewide floating homestead exemption that caps the annual increases in...