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Northeast Georgia

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...

White County Commission chairman cited for ‘inadvertent’ ethics violation

White County Commission Chairman Travis Turner was forced to pay a civil penalty after he was found to have violated Georgia ethics requirements, though...

Blairsville couple arrested in Baldwin face multiple drug charges

Two suspects were arrested on a series of drug charges by Baldwin police on Oct. 21, according to authorities.  The Baldwin Police Department took nearly...

Palmer and Vaughn attend last meeting as commissioner and manager

Habersham County Commissioner Bruce Palmer and County Manager Alicia Vaughn attended their final commission meeting Monday night. Palmer, who was not reelected to a...

New era begins: Krockum sworn in as Habersham County Sheriff

A new era began Thursday afternoon as Robin Krockum was sworn in as the new Habersham County Sheriff by Probate Judge Pam Wooley. Krockum...

Authorities looking for missing Jackson County man

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing man who is wanted in Barrow County. Authorities say Michael Dean Campbell, a 33-year-old white...

Habersham County Parks & Rec gyms to close for resurfacing

The Habersham County Parks and Recreation Department will close both gyms at the county recreation building on Dec. 23. A department notice says they will...

Murder suspect’s phone records led to his arrest

Angel DeJesus Rivera Sanchez stood before Magistrate Judge Tricia Hise in the Habersham County Courthouse on December 18 for a preliminary hearing in the...

Mixed-use development proposed for Cleveland

A real estate firm plans to build a hotel, assisted living facility, and medical offices near the Cleveland Walmart Supercenter. Grace of Georgia Developments,...

Winder police officers honored for heroism in Sept. 4 Apalachee shooting response

Officers with the city of Winder's Police Department were recently recognized for their heroism as they responded to the Sept. 4 shooting at Apalachee...

HabCo Board of Education members sworn in for new terms

On Tuesday, Habersham County Board of Education members Dr. Robert Barron and Doug Westmoreland were sworn into office by Probate Judge Pam Wooley. Both...