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Sheriff Gerald Couch helps feed the hungry in fundraiser

The Hall County Sheriff's Office is competing in the 15th Annual Empty Bowl Luncheon to benefit the Georgia Mountain Food Bank. A Facebook post by...

Big Red Apple Festival a big hit

With summer-like temperatures, Cornelia’s 36th Annual Big Red Apple Festival was a big hit Saturday with festivalgoers. Streets were packed with more than 2,000...

Retailers, property owners invited to discuss parking on Clarkesville square

Parking issues in Clarkesville’s downtown square are under review, and the city is now seeking public input for potential solutions. For the last month, city...

Firery, rear-end wreck injures 2 east of Cleveland

A Cleveland driver was cited for following too closely in a rear-end chain-reaction wreck on Highway 115. The Friday morning wreck injured two people,...

Woman drowns in Lake Hartwell

A 31-year-old woman is dead after she went missing while swimming in Lake Hartwell, according to Stephens County Chief Deputy Coroner Lee Woody. According to...

TMU nursing students take oath at White Coat Ceremony

The Rielin & Salmen School of Nursing at Truett McConnell University (TMU) recently held its annual White Coat Ceremony. This event is a significant...

Baldwin to consider construction contract for new solid waste building

Baldwin City Council will consider approving two items during its council meeting Monday, September 23. WWTP building Under consideration will be approving the award for constructing...

Toccoa man arrested, charged with failure to appear in court on molestation charge

A Toccoa man who was previously charged with aggravated child molestation was arrested early Friday morning after he allegedly missed his court date, according...

Habersham EMS employee recognized for spearheading mental health awareness

A Habersham County Emergency Medical Services employee was recognized Monday for spearheading mental health awareness among the department. Habersham Emergency Medical Services Director/ Chief Jeff...

Good turnout marks 36th Big Red Apple Festival

Summer-like temperatures and sunny skies drew festivalgoers to Cornelia on Saturday. The city hosted its 36th Big Red Apple Festival. Thousands turned out for the...

Fieldale, NGHS make Newsweek’s ‘Greatest Workplaces’ list

Several local businesses ranked on this year's Newsweek list of "America's Greatest Workplaces." Baldwin-based Fieldale Farms earned 4 stars on Newsweek's list. The corporation, founded...

Four arrested in connection with shooting death in Gilmer County

Four Ellijay men have been charged with felony murder in connection with a shooting that occurred earlier this week. According to a news release from...