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Northeast Georgia

Of Pools and Plum Trees: Mapping Cornelia’s Black Neighborhoods

People of all ages and races gathered inside the Regional African American Museum for an intergenerational memory-mapping workshop that turned Martin Luther King Jr....

Stephens County man arrested on meth trafficking charges following welfare check

EASTANOLLEE, Ga. — A Stephens County man is behind bars after deputies discovered a trafficking amount of methamphetamine and packaged marijuana during a welfare...

Two people shot at Shirley Winston Park

The Columbus Police Department is investigating a double shooting Sunday night. The incident occurred at the Shirley Winston Park on Steam Mill Road.  The...

Property tax relief remains focus as Habersham navigates HB 581, HB 92

ATLANTA, Ga. — Property tax relief for Georgia homeowners remains a priority for lawmakers this session, with local impacts in Habersham County shaped by...

Baldwin council set to revisit GA 365 annexation tied to Cook Construction request

BALDWIN, Ga. - Baldwin City Council members will return to the dais Tuesday night with a full agenda that revisits several policy questions including...

“Now God, touch this city”: A faith filled MLK Day march in downtown Gainesville

https://youtube.com/shorts/ra_rGxeN_bQ?feature=share GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A crowd gathered in downtown Gainesville on Saturday for a march and program commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. The annual event,...

Aurora possible over Georgia Monday night

Another chance for aurora to visit North Georgia is happening Monday night! The CME has arrived early and is stronger than initially forecast. On Jan....

Stephens County jail launches new commissary service

The Stephens County Sheriff's Office continues innovating new ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Back in December, the sheriff's office began using solar...

Columbus State, UGA to cohost economic forecast series

Columbus State and the University of Georgia will cohost the 2026 Georgia Economic Outlook luncheon series January 27, 2026, at the Cunningham Center in...

Habersham commissioners to hear event center request Tuesday

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The Habersham County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday, Jan. 20, with officer elections for 2026, a conditional use request for...

Snow blankets parts of Central Georgia and the Southeast

A coastal low brought a rare, light snowfall to Central Georgia Sunday morning. The snow was triggered by frigid air diving south behind a...

Casa Bariachi eyes late January reopening after expanded renovations

CORNELIA, Ga. — Renovations are continuing at Casa Bariachi following a fire in late October, with the restaurant’s owner now targeting the last week...