Winter storm: Tips for staying safe and warm
Like other public safety officials across the state, Habersham County Emergency Services Director Jeff Adams has been preparing for this weekend's expected winter storm...
School Closings in Northeast Georgia
School districts across Northeast Georgia are closing their doors Friday due to the impending winter storm.
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CLOSED - Friday Jan. 10
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Athens...
Gov. Kemp declares state of emergency ahead of winter storm
Governor Brian Kemp has declared a State of Emergency for all of Georgia ahead of a winter storm expected to impact the state beginning...
Student arrested for possessing gun at Apalachee High School
A 14-year-old male student was arrested Wednesday afternoon at Apalachee High School after being found in possession of a firearm on school grounds. The...
How to keep your fur babies safe in freezing weather
With the winter storm on the way, preparation is key for our animals.
Madi Nix, shelter director for the Habersham County Department of Animal Care...
Athens-Clarke County Commission passes resolution to settle lawsuit with Charles Hardy
At its first regular session of 2025, the Athens-Clarke County Commission voted to pass a resolution to settle a lawsuit filed by former Executive...
Baldwin City Council reviews zoning, tax relief, and first responder support
The public hearing on the Aguilar Zoning Change Ordinance at the Baldwin City Council Work Session on January 7 was met with silence, with...
Georgia braces for major winter storm
Governor Brian Kemp is instructing state agencies to prepare for a significant winter storm that is anticipated to hit Georgia later this week. Forecasters...
Hall County community centers to serve as warming stations
With a winter storm bearing down on Georgia, Hall County is offering its community centers as warming stations. This week, the county posted a...
Winter weather safety tips
Confidence is growing that a winter storm will impact parts of Georgia over the weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm...
Cornelia FD promotes two firefighters in special ceremony
The Cornelia Fire Department celebrated the promotion of two of its dedicated firefighters during a special pinning ceremony held during the Cornelia City Commission...
3 hurt in I-85 wrong-way crashes in Franklin County
The Georgia State Patrol says three drivers were hurt in wrecks caused by a wrong-way driver on Interstate 85 in Franklin County. The three...