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Woman airlifted to hospital after falling into Tallulah Gorge

A Georgia woman was airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries Tuesday night after falling into Tallulah Gorge. Local search and rescue teams responded to...

Baldwin holds first millage rate public hearing

The Baldwin City Council held its first of three millage rate public hearings Tuesday evening during its work session to a nearly absent audience....

Urgent call for blood donors in response to storms

The American Red Cross is urging blood donors outside of areas affected by Hurricane Helene to make an appointment to give blood as soon...

Clarkesville business owners to launch ‘test programs’ to help parking downtown

Various “test programs” will soon be implemented to resolve ongoing issues of parking in downtown Clarkesville. The programs, which will be enforced by downtown merchants,...

Floridians flee north ahead of Hurricane Milton

Northbound lanes of interstates like I-75 have been flooded with traffic as a mass exodus of Floridians evacuate into Georgia ahead of Hurricane Milton...

TFS students learn the importance of serving others

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Tallulah Falls School (TFS) students dedicated their Service Day to assisting community members in need. On Tuesday, October...

Habersham resident describes ‘terrifying’ experience during Helene

As Hurricane Milton bears down on the Florida coast, it's stirring dreadful reminders of what happened less than two weeks ago. On Sept. 27,...

Clarkesville green lights new restroom at Mary Street Park

Construction of a new restroom at Mary Street Park in Clarkesville will soon be underway. Clarkesville City Council approved just over $72,000 in SPLOST and...

Baldwin will hold first millage rate public hearing Tuesday

The Baldwin City Council will hold its first millage rate public hearing during the council’s work session Tuesday afternoon. The public hearing set for Tuesday...

Higher costs force Demorest to raise water, sewer rates

A reportedly tight financial state has forced the city of Demorest to hike its water/sewer rates for the second time this year. The latest 20%...

Maysville man facing drug charges after investigation

Suspect arrested after tip to police A 25-year-old Maysville man is facing multiple drug charges after citizen complaints prompted an investigation, according to a news...

Voter registration ends Oct. 7

Georgia residents have until Monday, Oct. 7, to register to vote in the upcoming November General Election. Early voting begins Tuesday, Oct. 15, and...