Road conditions deteriorate as snow blankets North Georgia
NORTHEAST GEORGIA — Snow falling across North Georgia Saturday morning quickly created hazardous travel conditions as roads became slick and snow-covered, prompting closures and...
LIVE coverage of Winter Storm Gianna
Crews from NowGeorgia.com are fanned out across Northeast Georgia, reporting on conditions in real-time. This is a running log of their livestreams. View them...
Teen arrested for double shooting at Shirley Winston Park
On January 18, 2026, around 6:50 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 5000 block of Steam Mill Road (Shirley B. Winston Recreation Center)...
Deputy suspended following collision; expert explains ‘due regard’ amid fleet safety data
HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. - A Habersham County deputy sheriff has been suspended following a collision during an emergency response on January 22, an incident...
Habersham County officials brace for heavy snow, extreme cold as storm moves in
HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Habersham County officials are preparing for dangerous travel conditions, downed trees and a surge in emergency calls as a significant...
Judge hears testimony from DNA expert as man convicted of killing Laken Riley seeks...
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — A judge considering whether to grant a new trial to the Venezuelan man convicted of killing Georgia nursing student Laken...
Warming shelters hit and miss for residents this weekend
Officials in Northeast Georgia had varying responses regarding shelter needs, if there is a storm or cold weather emergency this weekend. Some officials contacted...
Sleds sell out across Habersham County as snow replaces ice in weekend forecast
HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Last weekend, as Winter Storm Fern bore down on Northeast Georgia, shoppers across Habersham County rushed to stock up on...
Georgia DOT prepares for snow, bitter cold across Northeast Georgia
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Transportation is preparing for a winter weather event expected to bring snow and dangerously cold temperatures to...
Former Columbus reporter arrested for covering Minnesota church protest
A former Columbus, GA news reporter was arrested after filming a Minnesota church protest. Georgia Fort currently works as an independent journalist in Minneapolis...
Funeral service scheduled for broadcast legend Brian WatersÂ
Brian Waters lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, January 28. He was 60 years old. Visitation with family and friends will be held...