Storm-related gas leak shuts down road in Clarkesville
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. - A large gas leak on Sunday forced temporary road closures west of Clarkesville.
Officials say a tree fell on a gas meter...
Harris County baseball coach killed in rollover accident
A well-known local baseball coach was killed Saturday in an accident involving a side-by-side recreational vehicle. Anthony "Tony" Dimitri was a passenger in the...
Safehouse to rescue Columbus homeless during bitter cold
Safehouse Ministries will be patrolling the streets of Columbus looking for homeless or anyone in need of warm shelter this week. "What we plan...
What’s it look like where you are? Readers share winter storm photos
The much-anticipated and hyped Winter Storm Fern made her way into Georgia overnight. We asked Now Georgia readers to share their photos and videos...
Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit declares emergency Monday
Chief Judge Art Smith declared a judicial emergency effective Monday January 26, 2026, for the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit. All courts will be closed Monday...
Ice grips North Georgia as freezing rain spreads
North Georgians woke Sunday to sub-freezing temperatures and slick roads as a winter storm tightened its grip on the region.
Freezing rain began falling across...
‘Peace Dog’ is a social media star
Aloka the Peace Dog is a social media star amassing over 800,000 followers on Facebook.
The Walk for Peace is a 120-day, 2,300-mile journey by...
National Guard deploys to Northeast Georgia for winter storm response
ATLANTA, Ga. — Governor Brian Kemp has activated 120 Georgia National Guard members for deployment to Northeast Georgia as state officials respond to ongoing...
Cleveland mayor declares state of emergency
CLEVELAND, Ga. — Public safety and public works crews in Cleveland are on standby and ready to respond as Winter Storm Fern threatens Northeast...
A community comes together to support Northeast Georgia shelter animals, how you can help
A winter storm is expected to move into Northeast Georgia on Saturday evening, with conditions forecast to deteriorate in the evening hours. As the...
Local experts urge home safety ahead of winter storm
As a winter storm threatens North Georgia with freezing rain, sleet and possible power outages, local professionals are urging residents to take extra precautions...
Local governments prepare shelter alternatives
Officials in Northeast Georgia reported varying levels of preparedness for a potential winter storm emergency when contacted Friday. Some counties have shelter plans in...