Judge denies bond for Cornelia murder suspect
A Habersham County Superior Court judge has denied bond for the suspect accused of murdering a Cornelia woman last month.
Angel Rivera-Sanchez is charged in...
Piedmont, College of Athens ink education transfer deal
Piedmont University and College of Athens have announced a new articulation agreement to make it easier for students to pursue education degrees. Under the...
Habersham Tax Office: Consulting firm’s property review will bring more accurate appraisals
A consulting firm's sweeping reassessment of property values in Habersham County is still about six months away from completion, according to county tax officials.
After...
Man convicted of killing Laken Riley sentenced to life in prison without parole
Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing former University of Georgia student Laken Riley, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility...
Driver facing charges after rollover wreck in Cleveland
A driver involved in a single-vehicle rollover wreck in White County now faces charges after an investigation by Georgia State Patrol determined she was...
HabCo Comm. tables gymnastics privatization and shelter finance options
The Habersham County Commission has delayed until December further talks about privatizing the county's gymnastics program and how to pay for a new animal...
North Georgia Community Foundation grants $127,500 to local nonprofits
The North Georgia Community Foundation (NGCF) has awarded $127,500 in Opportunity Grants to five nonprofits serving North Georgia, nearly all of which impact White...
GBI: 2 more arrested after deadly shooting that left one teen dead
Two more people have been arrested after an Oct. 12 shooting at an Elbert County nightclub that left one teenager dead and several others...
Prosecution rests in trial over death of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
The prosecution rested its case Tuesday afternoon in the murder trial of the man accused of killing Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley. The...
Butterworth opens dialogue about old courthouse demolition
Habersham County Development Authority Chairman Jim Butterworth addressed the county commission about the possible fate of the old courthouse during the commission meeting Monday.
He...
Gainesville police identify man found dead at apartment complex
The Gainesville Police Department has released the identity of a man they believe was murdered last weekend.
The victim has been identified as John Tracy...
Dahlonega man charged with trafficking meth
A 59-year-old Dahlonega man is facing multiple charges after the GBI says they found over 600 grams of suspected methamphetamine during a search of...