Kemp to appoint new judges for Mountain Judicial Circuit
Gov. Brian Kemp is expected to appoint two new judges to the Mountain Judicial Circuit following the death of Judge Russell Smith.
Smith was found...
Vendor arrested for alleged inappropriate contact, AI-generated photos of high school students
A man has been arrested after he allegedly engaged in inappropriate contact with a female high school student, according to the Gilmer County Sheriff's...
Arrest made after fatal shooting
A North Georgia man has been arrested for his alleged role in a fatal shooting on Tuesday, Jan. 28.
Detectives have charged Johnny Mays Blackshear...
Former bank employee charged with identity theft
The Gwinnett County Police Department has charged a former employee of Fifth Third Bank with multiple crimes related to identity theft and computer forgery.
On...
Temporary water outage to affect portions of Habersham
Areas near Tallulah Falls could experience little to no water pressure for approximately 4 to 5 hours starting around 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 29,...
Habersham County BOE to name Patrick Franklin superintendent
Habersham County's Board of Education will likely make a major decision at a special called meeting Wednesday, Jan. 29.
The meeting will take place at...
White County Commission approves streamlining intra-family land agreements
(Cleveland)- Action taken by the White County Board of Commissioners Monday will save some residents time and money by allowing the staff at the...
‘He was a great man’: Officials identify man found beneath Toccoa overpass
Stephens County officials have identified the man found beneath an overpass at North Pond Street in Toccoa Friday morning.
A call to Stephens County Chief...
Mountain Judicial Circuit judge found dead
Mountain Judicial Circuit Judge Russell Smith has died, according to the Rabun County Coroner's Office.
Smith was found dead at his residence in Rabun County....
HabCo Comm. opts in to HB 581, tables fire department consolidation study
The Habersham County Commission met Monday, Jan. 27, to consider approving two items that could impact the community for the future. The commission approved...
Local authorities, GBI investigating after discovery of human remains
Elbert County authorities have opened an investigation after a recent discovery of human remains.
On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office and the...
HabCo BOE opting out of HB 581, county & cities discuss opting in
House Bill 581 has been a topic of discussion over the last week for local officials. HB 581, known as the Property Tax Reform...