Northeast Georgia 4th of July celebrations
This is your guide to the July Fourth celebrations in Northeast Georgia.
If you plan to attend these events, carry your water and wallet. You'll...
Search continues for missing Gainesville girl, Maria Gomez-Perez
It has been five weeks since Maria Gomez-Perez was last seen at her home on Westside Drive in Gainesville. The Hall County Sheriff's Office...
Community mourns loss of teen killed in church van wreck
Devastated and heartbroken. That's how Trinity Classical's Head of School Susan Ramsey describes the emotions flooding staff and students at the private Christian school...
Some Demorest water customers may see rate increase
Some Demorest water customers may see a water rate increase sooner rather than later. The recent dry weather has caused concerns for the city’s...
Demorest has concerns over medical first responder costs
The Demorest City Council discussed its concerns and costs for the city’s fire department to become licensed as medical first responders. The cost for...
Athens-Clarke stormwater fee to rise by almost $15 per property
Starting this month, Athens-Clarke County residents may see an increase on one of their bills—the stormwater utility fee.
On average, Athens-Clarke County property owners will...
Teen involved in church van wreck dies from his injuries
An Eastanollee teen involved in Saturday afternoon’s wreck involving a church van in Demorest died early Wednesday, July 3.
Habersham County Coroner Kasey McEntire confirmed...
Former used car dealer pleads guilty in $3M fraud scheme
A former North Georgia used car dealer has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a $3 million scheme that defrauded lenders, federal prosecutors said.
Mitchell...
Proposed Habersham County budget includes millage rate rollback
The new fiscal year has started, but Habersham County's budget is still pending.
Disagreements over pay raises and spending caused commissioners to put the new...
Four officers awarded Lifesaving Award at Cornelia Commission meeting
Four Public Safety personnel were recognized Tuesday, July 2, at the Cornelia Commission meeting. On Friday, March 29, Officer Jackson Cooter and Officer Jonathan...
Fireworks safety reminder issued
It’s that time of year when Americans gather with family and friends to enjoy fireworks on the Fourth of July. If you plan to...
Georgia State Patrol prepares for record-breaking Independence Day travel
With July Fourth fast approaching, the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) said state troopers and motor carrier officers are gearing up for what is expected...