South Carolina man arrested for narcotics in Stephens County
The Stephens County Sheriff's Office took a South Carolina man into custody on drug charges early last week after he was pulled over for...
Athens-Clarke County police investigate ‘suspicious death’
Athens-Clarke County police are investigating a suspicious death that occurred over the weekend.
Police responded to a call of an injured person at 9 a.m....
Construction of new Habersham animal shelter stalled, again
The construction of the new Habersham County animal shelter has stalled yet again, even with valued engineering cost saving measures. The delay will add...
Habersham School System touts ‘historic’ year with high SAT scores, graduation rate
Habersham County had a "historic” year in 2024 as one of the top public school systems in both the region and the state.
Recent SAT,...
Canupp to succeed Pittard as White County manager
White County Manager Billy Pittard will step down in January of next year.
A news release from White County spokesperson Bryce Barrett on Tuesday said...
BCSO to host CRASE course on Wednesday
The Banks County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Civilian Response Active Shooter Event (CRASE) course on Wednesday, October 23.
According to Banks County Sheriff’s Office...
Tip leads police to ‘wanted’ suspect in Toccoa
The Stephens County Sheriff's Office executed an arrest warrant on a Toccoa man wanted on multiple charges Monday, Oct. 21.
Nathan Henderson, 39, was taken...
Centegix alert system to be installed at all Habersham schools
In a move to enhance school security, Habersham County's Board of Education approved systemwide adoption of Centegix – a remote crisis alert system.
The item...
Fatality in GA. 365 wreck identified as retired White County fire captain, business owner
J.B. Ramey, a retired 84-year-old White County Fire Department captain, died over the weekend from injuries sustained in an Oct. 14 wreck on GA....
Electrical fire shuts down Cornelia McDonald’s
The McDonald's in Cornelia is back open for business after being forced to close for several hours on Monday due to an electrical fire.
Cornelia...
The hiring process for Habersham’s next county manager is now underway
The Habersham County manager hiring process will begin during the commission’s executive session on Monday, October 21.
According to County Manager Alicia Vaughn, Habersham has...
Demorest to hold final millage rate, budget public hearings on Tuesday
The Demorest City Council will hold its final millage rate and budget public hearings on Tuesday, October 22. The council held two public hearings...