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Northeast Georgia

Income-based housing development delayed in Cornelia

Plans for an income-based housing development on Elrod Street have for now stalled following a decision by Georgia's Department of Community Affairs (DCA), according...

Cornelia police seek help locating 14-year-old runaway

Cornelia police are searching for a 14-year-old girl who they say ran away from home, and they're are asking the public for help finding...

Habersham searches for man wanted for alleged crimes against children

Local authorities are seeking the public's help in locating a man wanted on multiple felony charges, according to the Habersham County Sheriff's Office. Police say...

Old courthouse property valued at up to $1.3M, according to appraisal

The old Habersham County courthouse property is valued between $930,000 and $1.29 million, according to an appraisal received by the county 18 months ago. The...

Gainesville named best small city in U.S.

The city of Gainesville has been billed the number one small city in the U.S. by a prominent organization. The top ranking came in the...

Stephens County Sheriff: Missing 11-year-old boy found safe

The Stephens County Sheriff's Office says a young boy who was missing has been found safe. Authorities asked for the public's help to find the...

Cornelia to use federal funds for pedestrian bridge over downtown railroad

The steep set of stairs just a few feet south of the Big Red Apple could become a pedestrian bridge. The city of Cornelia plans...

Dahlonega seeks community input for future of downtown

The city of Dahlonega is calling on residents for input that could shape the future of the downtown area. Dahlonega's Downtown Development Authority and Main...

Senator arrested at State Capitol; he’s also caused alleged issues here in Habersham

Sen. Colton Moore, a Republican who represents portions of Northwest Georgia, was arrested outside the State Capitol in Atlanta before Gov. Brian Kemp's State...

Habersham Schools operating on regular schedule Jan. 17; another virtual learning day for Rabun,...

Habersham County Schools will operate on a regular schedule on Friday, Jan. 17, according to Superintendent Matthew Cooper. Rabun County Schools will have another Virtual...

Cleveland Council sets 2025 election date and qualifying fees

Although the Cleveland Municipal Election isn’t until November, the Cleveland City Council has set the 2025 qualifying fees and officially set the election date. During...

UNG welcomes 50 freshman cadets into the Corps

Just recently, from January 7-11, over 50 freshman cadets at the University of North Georgia finished their introduction to the Corps of Cadets for...