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Northeast Georgia

Former Commerce police officer accused of arresting innocent drivers hired by Oglethorpe County Sheriff’s...

A police officer dismissed by the Commerce Police Department earlier this year for alleged misconduct has been hired by another North Georgia law enforcement...

Baldwin holds Fall Retreat this week

The Baldwin City Council will hold its Fall Retreat later this week at the Engineering Management, Inc. (EMI) Habersham office. The Fall Retreat will be...

Clarkesville extends due diligence for developer of old courthouse

Commercial real estate firm Parkside Partners has requested another 15 days of due diligence on the former courthouse building in Clarkesville. Clarkesville City Council approved...

2 injured in 3-vehicle wreck on GA 365

Two people were injured in a three vehicle wreck that closed GA 365 southbound temporarily between Cornelia and Baldwin Monday afternoon. According to Habersham County...

Authorities seize paraphernalia, methamphetamines from ‘makeshift’ homeless shelter in Toccoa

Two homeless men were arrested on drug charges early Monday morning in Toccoa. A Stephens County Sheriff's Office deputy and an officer with the Toccoa...

Weather-related school closings

Here is an updated list of Northeast Georgia weather-related school closings. Updated Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. CLOSED Tuesday, Oct. 1 Rabun County      

Northeast Georgia GDOT crews assist with cleanup efforts in Central Georgia

On Saturday morning, 33 Georgia Department of Transportation District 1—Hall County crew members packed their gear and convoyed south to Dublin, Georgia. They are...

Lee Arrendale State Prison inmate charged with strangling to death 2 other inmates

A Lee Arrendale State Prison inmate has been arrested and charged with murdering two other inmates at the correctional facility in Alto. 21-year-old Jeanni Maria...

BioLab fire sparks air quality concerns

The BioLab fire in Conyers has diminished the air quality in and around Rockdale County east of Atlanta, raising concerns farther north. Northeasterly winds...

Towns County high school teacher charged with theft

A Towns County high school teacher is accused of stealing from fellow teachers and staff. Deputies arrested Adam Trotman on theft charges last week,...

Voters prepare for early voting, recent election changes being addressed

As voters across Georgia prepare to cast ballots during early voting for the November General Election, local election’s offices are addressing recent rule changes...

Cornelia to consider budget, millage rate Tuesday

The city of Cornelia will look to approve an $8.2 million budget and hold a final public hearing on next year's millage rate at...