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Northeast Georgia

Suspicious death at Gainesville motel being investigated

Gainesville police are waiting on autopsy results in their investigation into the death of a man whose body was found at a local motel. Officers...

HabCo Commission delays temporary judge appointment

The Habersham County Commission delayed the request from Probate Judge Pam Wooley for the appointment of a temporary judge during its Monday commission meeting....

Gainesville man arrested in alleged extortion scheme

A Gainesville man is being held in the Hall County Jail, facing charges that resulted from an extortion investigation that began last year, a...

Elberton woman injured in Hart County crash

A two-vehicle crash in Hart County seriously injured an Elberton woman. The crash happened at about 2:43 p.m. August 19, northeast of Bowman, says...

Basement blaze under investigation in White County

The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of a house fire that broke out over the weekend south of Cleveland, according to...

Man dies after being struck by train in Gainesville

A man is dead after being struck by a train in Gainesville over the weekend, the Hall County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) confirms. The victim, a...

Alto calls meeting for Aug. 20

The Alto Town Council will hold a called meeting Tuesday afternoon, August 20, at 5 p.m. The only item on the agenda for the...

August 24th is Dog Days at Pitts Park in Clarkesville

All shapes and sizes are welcome. The only requirement for this fun-filled day is a leash. It's the city of Clarkesville's Dog Days of...

Hall County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy taking registrations

The Hall County Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy is taking registration for its upcoming classes. This is a four-week session beginning Tuesday, September 17, and...

VFW’s inaugural Hero Fest successfully thanked veterans and first responders

It was a day of honor to say thank you and celebrate heroes. The parking lot in Cornelia was filled with those who make...

Probate Judge asks commission for temporary judge appointment

Habersham County Probate Judge Pam Wooley has asked the Habersham County Commission to allow for the appointment of a temporary judge so she can...

United Community makes record contribution to local hospitals

United Community has offered up one of the largest Rural Hospital Tax Credit contributions ever made to the Northeast Georgia Health System. The bank deferred...