Rabies warning in Columbus
A rabies warning for residents near Warm Spring Road in Columbus has been issued, after a raccoon near the Sonoma Point Subdivision in the...
Lagrange Police seek help in “Peeping Tom” case
Beginning in April of 2026, the LaGrange Police Department received several complaints of a "Peeping Tom" at apartment complexes in the area of Old...
White County drug investigation leads to two arrests
CLEVELAND, Ga. — A five-month drug investigation by the White County Sheriff's Office has resulted in the arrest of two people following the execution...
Columbus celebrates Juneteenth all month long
The City of Columbus is gearing up for its 5th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration with a full month of events, dedicated to unity, reflection,...
Cornelia prepares for Big Red Apple Centennial Celebration on June 6
CORNELIA — Cornelia is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate one of the city's most recognizable landmarks as the Big Red Apple turns 100...
Habersham commissioners unveil revised development code
CLARKESVILLE — Habersham County officials on Wednesday presented a revised version of the county’s proposed unified development ordinance (UDO), highlighting major changes to lot...
New charges against drive-by shooter
Six firearms were seized by the Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit during a follow-up investigation into a North Lumpkin Rd drive-by shooting.
On May...
Audit finds no evidence of payroll misuse by Tallulah Falls police chief, recommends policy...
TALLULAH FALLS, Ga. — An independent audit of the Tallulah Falls Police Department found that Police Chief Tonya Elrod did not improperly use town...
Traffic shift from interstate to Buena Vista Road begins Friday night
Contractors for the Buena Vista Road interchange at Interstate I-185 improvements project have scheduled a traffic shift to the interchange's new diverging diamond pattern,...
Demorest receives clean audit, reports steady reserves, conservative debt levels
DEMOREST, Ga. — The City of Demorest received a clean audit opinion for fiscal year 2025, with auditors reporting stable reserves, modest fund balance...
Burt Jones to campaign in Habersham County ahead of Republican Governor’s runoff
ALTO, Ga. — Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is scheduled to make a campaign stop in Habersham County next week as he continues his...
Baldwin weighs major shift in Banks County SPLOST funding priorities
BALDWIN, Ga. — Baldwin officials are considering a significant change to how Banks County SPLOST revenues are allocated within the city, with council members...