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North Georgia recovery continues as cold lingers

North Georgia’s recovery from the weekend winter storm is entering a slower, more complex phase defined by time, access, and prolonged cold, according to...

Federal authorities warn of scammers posing as law enforcement

ATLANTA — Federal authorities are warning citizens about a group of scammers contacting people across the country while posing as prosecutors or federal law...

Opelika man held on $80,000 bond for animal cruelty

On January 24, 2026, at approximately 7:23 PM CST, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office was contacted in reference to possible animal cruelty in the...

Cook Construction public meeting tonight

BALDWIN, Ga. — A public participation meeting on Cook Construction’s proposed development near Duncan Bridge Road and Ga. 365 will proceed as scheduled tonight,...

Looking to pursue a health care career?  

Piedmont Columbus Regional Auxiliary is now accepting Youth Volunteer Program applications for 2026. The program is gearing up for its 61st year.   “The volunteer program is for high school students...

Habersham County Schools closed Jan. 28

HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Habersham County Schools will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 28, due to continued hazards caused by Winter Storm Fern. According to Habersham...

Gov. Kemp marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Georgia

ATLANTA, Ga. — Governor Brian Kemp has issued a proclamation recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day, honoring the memory of the more than six million...

Power outages persist across Northeast Georgia as crews make progress Tuesday

HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Nearly 12,000 utility customers across Northeast Georgia remained without power Tuesday morning as crews continued restoration efforts following Winter Storm...

Lee County crash claims life of Auburn woman

A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:14 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, has claimed the life of an Auburn woman. Ann Moreira, 86,...

Mother injured in driveway by out-of-control vehicle

STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. — A young mother was seriously injured when an out-of-control vehicle ran over her in her driveway. The accident happened Saturday...

Cornelia man dies days after Camp Creek Road crash

DEMOREST, Ga. — A Cornelia man who was critically injured in a single-vehicle crash earlier this month has died, authorities confirmed. Terry Loudermilk passed...

Storm impacts linger as Northeast Georgia begins recovery

Across Northeast Georgia, the region is slowly transitioning from response to recovery following this weekend's ice storm. Sunshine returned Monday, and many residents began to...