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Habersham County Schools will operate on 2-hour delay Jan. 16

After an unexpected four-day winter break due to Winter Storm Cora, Habersham County students are heading back to class on Thursday. Wednesday afternoon, county school...

Police work accident at Highway 365 and Old Rock Quarry Circle

Highway 365 at Old Rock Quarry Circle is now clear, according to the Stephens County Sheriff's Office. Deputies worked a wreck on the scene earlier...

One person hospitalized after wreck in Cornelia

One person was hospitalized after a two-vehicle collision in Cornelia Monday night, according to Habersham County Sheriff's Office. First responders from multiple agencies arrived on...

Banks County FD responds to fire at Homer residence

Banks County Fire and Emergency Services extinguished a structure fire on the back porch of a single-family residence in the 494 block of Caudell...

State Rep. Victor Anderson named chair of House Governmental Affairs Committee

Just yesterday, Georgia State Rep. Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia) was named chairman of the House Governmental Affairs Committee – one of the busiest committees in...

Former Athens police officer accused of child sexual exploitation

A former Athens-Clarke County police officer was arrested for the alleged sexual exploitation of children on Wednesday morning, according to the GBI. Amber Nicole Ferguson,...

Three arrested on felony drug charges after Hall County raid

Three people were arrested on multiple felony drug charges after a recent raid at an apartment complex in Gainesville, according to the Hall County...

Superintendent Matthew Cooper hears praise after announcing retirement

After more than a decade at the helm of the Habersham County School System, Superintendent Matthew Cooper announced his retirement at a school board...

Cleveland Council approves amendments to alcohol beverage ordinance

(Cleveland) - The Cleveland City Council during their regular meeting Monday night voted to approve amending the city’s Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance. During the second reading...

Cleveland council approves new city charter

(Cleveland)- The Cleveland City Council has voted to update the city’s charter. During a final public hearing on the issue Monday night, Jan. 13, City...

Man arrested after alleged home invasion in Stephens County

An man was arrested late last week after he allegedly committed a home invasion in Eastanollee, according to the Stephens County Sheriff's Office. Authorities say...

Help needed to locate missing teen in Toccoa

The Toccoa Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing teen. Michael Martin was last seen leaving a residence on North...