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Northeast Georgia

No injuries reported in Fannin structure fire

Authorities say nobody was injured during a structure fire in Fannin County earlier this week. Fannin County fire crews responded to the fully-involved structure fire...

Habersham County Animal Shelter construction costs: A detailed breakdown

The proposed animal shelter in Habersham County has become a focal point of discussion over the past two years, particularly concerning its escalating construction...

Habersham County Sheriff’s Office urges public to ‘beware of parking ticket scams’

The Habersham County Sheriff's Office issued an alert via Facebook on Monday, Oct. 28, urging residents to be wary of potential parking ticket scams. "Not...

Baldwin increases millage rate, former mayor weighs in

Baldwin property owners will see a property tax increase on their tax bills in the coming months. The Baldwin City Council voted to increase the...

Mobile tribute to Vietnam veterans travels to University of North Georgia

The University of North Georgia in Dahlonega is preparing to host what promises to be one of the most moving veterans tributes in Northeast...

No one fights cancer alone: Piedmont’s Anna Lassiter returns to the court after leukemia...

During the spring semester, Piedmont women's tennis student-athlete Anna Lassiter began feeling fatigued in the early weeks of practice leading up to the season....

Almost half of White County’s registered voters have cast ballots

Five more days remain for you to participate in advance voting for the November 5th General Election. A large number of voters have cast...

Two arrested on drug and gun charges in Rabun County

The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two suspects on multiple drug and gun charges in Tiger. According to a Sheriff’s Office press release, deputies...

J.P. Nix Elementary observes tech-free school day

Last Friday was an unusual day at Jack P. Nix Elementary School in Cleveland. It was the first day the school implemented a tech-free...

Alto man arrested on child molestation charges

An Alto man was arrested on child molestation charges early last week. A report by the Habersham County Sheriff's Office states deputies responded to a...

Baldwin will hold final millage rate hearing Monday

The Baldwin City Council will hold its third and final millage rate hearing during Monday’s council meeting on October 28. Baldwin property owners are faced...

GSP: Car rear-ends tractor-trailer on GA 365; no serious injuries

A rear-end crash on GA 365 involving a tractor-trailer sent one person to the hospital with minor injuries. The Georgia State Patrol says 63-year-old Mark...