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Local nonprofit to offer Spanish and English classes in spring

Casa de Amistad has announced its course lineup for Spring 2025. The local nonprofit, which offers education and advocacy services to the Hispanic and...

Kennesaw man wrecks after brief chase with Habersham deputies

A Kennesaw man was treated for minor injuries after a brief pursuit with a Habersham County Sheriff’s Office H.E.A.T. unit early Monday morning, according...

Stephens County deputies nab five fugitives in recent arrests

Earlier this month, Stephens County Sheriff's Office deputies were involved in the arrests of five suspects wanted on separate charges. The arrests took place...

Dahlonega’s square comes alive with Christmas spirit

The small town square in Dahlonega was alive with the Christmas spirit on Saturday evening, welcoming the first day of winter with festive lights,...

Dahlonega awarded grant for health and wellness

The city of Dahlonega recently received contributive funding for future health and wellness initiatives. Dahlonega announced on Dec. 23 that the city was one of...

Habersham Sheriff’s Office canine gets Christmas early

Christmas came early for Habersham County's newest canine officer. Last week, the Habersham County Sheriff's Office received a generous donation to pay for safety apparatus...

Claws Up: Rock Lobsters bring professional hockey home to Northeast Georgia

Professional hockey has come to Athens. The area's newest professional sports team, the Rock Lobsters, hosted their inaugural home game on Friday, Dec. 13. The...

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Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch sworn in for fourth term

On December 20, Hall County hosted a swearing-in ceremony for Sheriff Gerald Couch as he embarks on his fourth term in office. The ceremony, attended...

Investigators: Fire that burned Habersham family out of their home started near chimney

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a late-night house fire that burned a Habersham County family out of their home. The fire broke out...

Suspects indicted on kidnapping, aggravated assault charges

The White County Grand Jury has indicted two suspects in the alleged kidnapping and assault of a Clermont woman. 32-year-old Ashley Nicole Sosebee and 30-year-old...

Athens-Clarke police investigating two fatal car wrecks

The Athens Clarke County Police Department reported two fatal accidents on Tuesday December 17, 2024. At 3pm at the intersection of Commerce Rd and Sandy...