Lee County man dies in storage shed fire
 On February 1, 2026, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call in reference to a structure fire with a possible victim inside...
Georgia lawmakers race toward July 1 deadline as committee releases election reform plan
ATLANTA — A Georgia House blue-ribbon study committee examining the state’s election procedures released its recommendations Monday as lawmakers face a fast-approaching July 1...
Truett McConnell University names Larry Lyon as ninth president
CLEVELAND, Ga. — Truett McConnell University has named Dr. Larry Lyon as its ninth president following a nationwide search, university officials announced Monday, Feb....
Opening arguments heard in Tara Baker murder trial
ATHENS, Ga. — Lawyers presented opening arguments in the trial of the alleged murderer of Tara Baker, a University of Georgia law student who...
Aflac team raises more than $870,000 for children struggling with cancerÂ
Hundreds of Aflac sales leaders recently gathered to lay the foundation for what’s ahead in the new year. The most notable part of the...
School Closings & Delays
This is a list of school closings due to Winter Storm Fern. Check back here for updates. To report a school closing or delay,...
Crash in icy curve claims life of Elberton man
A 67-year-old Elberton man was killed Monday morning after his pickup truck hit an icy stretch of roadway, left the highway, and overturned on...
Man arrested for porch piracy at Hollywood church
A Clarkesville man is accused of stealing packages from a local church in broad daylight, a crime investigators say was caught on security cameras.
Steven...
Habersham Schools closed Feb. 3 due to continued icy road conditions
Snow and ice remain on many roadways across Habersham County, and while some melting occurred Monday, officials warn conditions could worsen again by early...
Baldwin council to revisit Cook annexation Tuesday
BALDWIN, Ga. — The Baldwin City Council will take up first readings of Cook Construction’s proposed annexation and rezoning Tuesday night, following a work...
Hall County Schools warns of consequences for student walkouts
Officials with Hall County Schools are warning students that participating in school walkouts could result in disciplinary action after a group of students left...
Quick response contains garage fire at White County home
CLEVELAND, Ga. — A residential structure fire reported Sunday afternoon in White County was largely contained to a home’s garage due to a quick...