Trial for man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley begins
The trial for the man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley is underway. Proceedings against Jose Ibarra began Friday morning in Athens-Clarke County...
Chimney fire highlights importance of safety precautions
CLEVELAND, Ga. – A chimney fire broke out at a home on Warwick Road in Cleveland Thursday night. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish...
Citizen voices concerns about possible development in Demorest
More than two dozen citizens attended the Demorest City Council meeting Tuesday to voice their concerns about a possible duplex development at the intersection...
Cleveland Council approves old Talon property rezoning
The Cleveland City Council has approved a rezoning change that will enable the Old Talon property to be developed into housing.
Mountain Craft Builders LLC...
ACC mayor and commission discuss $250 million quarry, blasting effects
The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission met Tuesday and heard a presentation on a reservoir project that may cost the county a quarter of...
SCSO deputies arrest subject following manhunt
A 48-year-old Athens man was arrested by Stephens County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies early Tuesday after a Monday night manhunt following a violent disturbance.
At...
Former Cleveland auto dealer sentenced to over 3 years in prison
A former Cleveland auto dealership operator was sentenced on Tuesday to over three years in federal prison for wire fraud.
U.S. District Judge Steve Jones...
Shooter who ambushed Toccoa police officers sentenced to 30 Years
A 37-year-old man will spend the next three decades in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a July 2024 ambush of two...
Suspect charged with murder after shooting death in Banks County
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a Lula woman, according to authorities.
The Banks County Sheriff's Office said on...
House fire displaces Gainesville resident
One resident was displaced and transported to the hospital following a house fire on Esther Drive in Gainesville early Wednesday morning.
Hall County Fire Rescue...
Man accused in Laken Riley murder waives jury trial
The man accused of murdering nursing student Laken Riley has waived his right to a trial by jury and is instead requesting a bench...
Demorest approves land use ordinance, building moratorium to end
After 16 months of discussions, changes and updates, the Demorest City Council approved its land use ordinance during Tuesday’s regular council meeting. The approval...