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Northeast Georgia

Multi-vehicle crash shuts down I-85 in Franklin County

A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 85 in Northeast Georgia stalled early Labor Day holiday traffic and sent two people to the hospital, according to...

Oakwood woman found dead after going missing

An older woman who went missing from her Oakwood Village apartment earlier this week has been found dead, according to the Oakwood Police Department....

Chemical leak prompts emergency response at Hall County plant

A chemical leak at Predictive Food Safety off Industrial Boulevard in Hall County prompted a significant emergency response Thursday morning. Officials said the initial call...

UGA Ranks among top public universities

The University of Georgia (UGA) continues to stand as one of the best universities in the nation, according to rankings released by Forbes and...

White County declares September as National Recovery Month, honors local teacher

September has been designated as National Recovery Month in White County by the White County Board of Commissioners. The month is dedicated to recognizing...

Congressman Clyde checks in on Cornelia railroad crossing project

U.S. Representative Andrew Clyde was in Habersham County on Wednesday and took the opportunity to visit the railroad crossing construction project in Cornelia first...

Commissioners address concerns over rock quarry west of Cleveland

SRM Materials Rock Quarry west of Cleveland became a hot topic of discussion by the White County Board of Commissioners during their meeting Monday. The...

Labor Day travel expected to be busiest on record

Thousands of Georgians will hit the road this weekend to celebrate the unofficial end of summer, and they won't be alone. AAA projects Labor Day...

Tractor-trailer crash causes morning delays on US 441/GA 15

A wreck between an SUV and tractor-trailer led to 90 minutes of delays Wednesday morning on US 441/GA 15 in northern Habersham County. The wreck...

White County K9 team nabs suspected meth trafficker

A White County Sheriff's K9 helped deputies nab a suspected meth trafficker during a recent traffic stop, says Sheriff Rick Kelley. The stop took place...

New road signs now point the way in White County

If you've ever tried finding your way around the back roads of Northeast Georgia, you know what a challenge it can be. Small county...

NGTC alumni award nominations accepted through Sept. 16

The North Georgia Technical College Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for the school's 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards. The categories for nominations are Young Alumni,...