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Northeast Georgia

White County Chamber honors local businesses at annual meeting

White County Chamber of Commerce members gathered Wednesday, August 21, at Strong Rock Camp and Retreat, north of Cleveland, for the 2024 Annual Meeting....

Suspect in Maria Gomez-Perez case held without bail

A bond hearing was held on Wednesday, August 21, in the case against Antonio Agustin-Ailon, the 34-year-old Guatemalan Nationalist accused in the disappearance of...

The Henson Family has a new home

It is house number 78 for Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia. The dedication and ceremony will be on August 25 starting at 2...

White County Animal Control awarded grant for spay/neuter services

White County Animal Control has received a $1,500 grant to help reduce overpopulation of dogs and cats in the community through spay and neuter...

4-year-old Georgia boy and mother found safe after statewide alert issued

A 4-year-old Georgia boy who was the subject of a Levi's Call early Wednesday is back home safe, according to the Roswell Police Department. Tanner...

Juvenile brings loaded handgun to Raider Stadium

Habersham County school administrators have confirmed that a juvenile brought a loaded handgun to Raider Stadium on Thursday, August 15. The incident occurred during...

No bond for suspect in Tara Louise Baker murder

The man charged in the cold case murder of a University of Georgia law student pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Tuesday. In May,...

Commissioners remember local newspaper editor Matthew Osborne

On Monday, August 19, at the Habersham County Commission meeting, there was a vacant seat at the media table. It is the chair where...

GMRC plans public forum for Rabun County joint comprehensive plan

The Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (GMRC) is planning a public forum for Rabun County citizens to provide input and ask questions about the county's...

HabCo Commission approves SRO IGA, scoreboards, and sign

The Habersham County Commission approved several agenda items during its regular commission meeting Monday evening. They approved the school resource officer (SRO) intergovernmental agreement...

Free health clinic in Cleveland expands services, plans Sept. 19 benefit

Community Helping Hands Clinic in Cleveland is expanding free services for uninsured, low-income White County residents, and it's throwing a benefit to support its...

Helen Barrett recognized by Habersham County commissioners

County Commissioner Bruce Harkness recognized Helen Barrett, known fondly to many as "the 4-H Lady" at the Commissioner's meeting held Monday, August 19.  To...