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Over $61K in drugs seized after driver flees traffic stop, sheriff’s office says

Hall County sheriff's investigators confiscated thousands of dollars of illegal drugs after tracking down a driver at home who fled from a traffic stop,...

Suspended sheriff indicted for violating oath of office

The Rabun County Grand Jury indicted Sheriff Chad Nichols on a felony charge of violating his oath of office, according to a news release...

Tribute: Matthew Osborne’s words go a long way

It is a common thing when someone passes away suddenly, unexpectedly, to try and remember the last time we saw him. What we were...

Flowery Branch man faces 300 additional charges in child sexual exploitation case

A Flowery Branch man arrested earlier this year on charges of sexual exploitation of children now faces hundreds of additional charges related to the...

Piedmont University to host State Court of Appeals

Students and the public will be able to witness the State Court of Appeals in action at Piedmont University later this month. The court...

White County Transfer Station to reopen Wednesday

Malfunctioning scales forced White County officials to shut down the county’s waste Transfer Station in the industrial park Tuesday. Although the scales are still...

Farm preservation study committee to meet in Clarkesville Aug. 30

The Georgia Senate Study Committee on Preservation of Georgia's Farmlands will hold its second meeting on Aug. 30 in Clarkesville, according to an announcement...

Cleveland Council adopts moratoriums on CBD stores and vape shops

The City of Cleveland has imposed a moratorium on new Cannabidiol (CBD) stores and vape shops. The council approved the moratoriums following public hearings...

Verdinos recognized for volunteer work in Tallulah Falls

It was a time to say thank you and send well wishes to a couple who have given much to Tallulah Falls. Gary and...

Clarkesville Planning Commission to hold public hearing on annexation/zoning request

The Clarkesville Planning Commission will meet Tuesday afternoon to hear public comments on the annexation and zoning request for a proposed development on Rocky...

Five months since Laken Riley’s murder, what has UGA done to improve campus safety?

University of Georgia students are returning to class this week for the start of the first new academic year since the on-campus murder of...

Cornelia awarded $1M grant for downtown amphitheater

The City of Cornelia has been awarded a $1 million grant to help fund the construction of a new amphitheater for the downtown area....