Former detention officer charged with sexual assault
A former Habersham County detention officer turned himself in Thursday afternoon following allegations of sexual misconduct involving an inmate.
Edwin Alexander Mendoza, 20, faces one...
Winter weather is coming. You know the drill.
Every time winter weather is in the forecast, North Georgia responds the same way: together, prepared, and a little entertained.
Here’s what winter weather prep...
High-speed chase on I-85 ends in violent crash in Northeast Georgia
(FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga.) — A high-speed chase that began on Interstate 85 in Franklin County ended in a violent crash Wednesday afternoon, seriously injuring...
School systems delay closure decisions
HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. - As forecasters warn that the most dangerous winter weather is not expected to arrive until Saturday, many school systems across...
Last local Winn Dixie store to close in Columbus
The last local Winn Dixie store located at 6770 Veterans Parkway in Columbus is scheduled to close February 15, 2026, or sooner if they...
Several blocks of 8th Street to close
Beginning January 26, 2026, portions of 8th Street between Front Avenue and Veterans Parkway will be intermittently closed as part of the 8th Street...
Piedmont University suspends classes due to winter weather
DEMOREST, Ga. — Piedmont University will suspend all on-campus and online classes Friday, Jan. 23, and Monday, Jan. 26, at its Demorest and Athens...
Local emergency personnel urge residents to prepare now for upcoming winter storm
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. - Habersham County Emergency Services is urging residents to prepare now for a potentially dangerous winter storm expected to move into the...
Winter storm sends Northeast Georgia shoppers rushing for supplies
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — As forecasts called for dangerous winter weather this weekend, Now Habersham found shoppers pouring into hardware stores and big-box retailers across...
Two arrested on meth trafficking charges after Big A Road traffic stop in Stephens...
TOCCOA, Ga. - Two men were arrested early Monday after deputies discovered a trafficking amount of methamphetamine during a traffic stop on Big A...
LaGrange animal shelter partners with River Dragons for free adoptions
The City of LaGrange Animal Shelter is partnering with the Columbus River Dragons and Door Specialties, Inc. to host free dog and puppy adoptions...
Habersham commissioners honor Ken Schubring for decades of service
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The Habersham County Board of Commissioners recognized Ken Schubring Tuesday night for decades of leadership and service to Habersham County and...