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Northeast Georgia

Former City Manager raises most campaign donations in race for mayor

Former City Manager Isaiah Hugley has raised more campaign money than all other candidates combined in the race for mayor.  According to the latest...

Clarkesville City Council to weigh hotel feasibility study, grants and retirement plan

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The Clarkesville City Council will hold three meetings Monday afternoon and evening, with continued discussion expected on a proposed hotel feasibility...

Winter weather highlights gas safety risks

Two weeks of winter weather have not only reminded Georgians of why they chose to live in the South, but also why being prepared...

Roads expected to refreeze overnight, watch for black ice

Dangerous road conditions are expected to develop across northeast Georgia and the western Carolinas Sunday night as melting snow and ice refreeze, prompting widespread...

Community Closings & Delays

Winter Storm Gianna is bringing heavy, widespread snowfall to Northeast Georgia, prompting school systems, government offices, and organizations to announce closings, cancellations, and delays....

Snowstorm spares Northeast Georgia from widespread outages

What a difference a storm makes. Despite Saturday's winter storm that dumped more than half a foot of snow on some areas, Northeast Georgians...

UGA student dies days after being run over by his own vehicle

ATHENS, Ga. — A 21-year-old University of Georgia student died after being run over by his own truck. According to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department,...

GDOT expands overnight operations as snow and black ice threaten roads

ATLANTA — Crews with the Georgia Department of Transportation are continuing overnight operations as snow, ice, and extreme cold keep road conditions hazardous across...

Fire displaces Mt. Airy family

MT. AIRY, Ga. — A Mt. Airy family was left homeless by fire during Saturday's winter storm. Firefighters from several stations battled the blaze...

Snow, cold strain Habersham County response

HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Road conditions across Habersham County worsened rapidly Saturday afternoon as heavy snowfall turned slushy and refroze, leading to a growing...

UPDATED: Northeast Georgia road conditions

Latest update | 3:45 p.m. Since the previous update, conditions across Northeast Georgia have worsened significantly: I-985 northbound has been shut down in Gwinnett County...

Rabun County warming shelter open as extreme cold grips Northeast Georgia

Volunteers manning the winter weather shelter in Rabun County want the public to know it is open and ready to receive anyone who needs...