GBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Athens
ATHENS, Ga. — Athens-Clarke County police and Clarke County sheriff's deputies were involved in a shooting Tuesday afternoon after responding to an armed robbery...
Daycare workers accused of dosing children with melatonin and Benadryl
Two Hall County women have been arrested after allegedly dosing children under their care with “elevated levels” of melatonin and Benadryl, according to the...
Hall County Assistant Administrator Katie Crumley steps down
After more than a decade, Hall County Assistant Administrator Katie Crumley has stepped down from her position, according to officials.
Crumley has worked in various...
Gainesville to opt out of HB 581 after three public hearings
The city of Gainesville could potentially opt out of House Bill (HB) 581, which relates to the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead...
Certain electronics now accepted for recycling at Habersham Landfill
Habersham County has partnered with a Duluth-based organization on an initiative for recycling of certain electronics at the landfill.
The initiative, a partnership with Fusion...
One injured in two-vehicle wreck in Baldwin
At least one person was injured this morning in a two-vehicle wreck in Baldwin, according to authorities.
Habersham County Emergency Services, along with Baldwin's fire...
Weekend murder in Gainesville under investigation
Authorities are investigating after a shooting over the weekend left a teenager dead and another injured, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
Police responded to...
Cornelia named one of four cities to receive federal funds for railroad crossings
U.S. lawmakers recently announced new federal resources aimed at enhancing rail safety and addressing the issue of blocked rail crossings in Georgia, with Cornelia...
D. Higgins renominated as Habersham Airport Commission Chairman
Habersham County Airport Commissioner D. Higgins was again nominated to serve as chairman for another three-year term at a regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 14.
The...
Baldwin Council approves agreements for fire training, inmate housing, and first responder PTSD support
The Baldwin City Council approved several public safety agreements during its regular meeting Monday evening.
FD training facility agreements
The fire department presented agreements with four...
Clarkesville submits offer to purchase old courthouse property
Clarkesville City Manager Keith Dickerson has submitted a letter to the Habersham County Board of Commissioners. The letter informs the commission that the City...
Hart County authorities investigating shooting death of 18-year-old female
Authorities have opened an investigation into a shooting that left an 18-year-old female dead over the weekend, according to the Hart County Sheriff's Office.
Hart...