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Northeast Georgia

HABCO Commission mulls revoking event center license

The Habersham County Commission is gearing up for a pivotal discussion at their upcoming Monday night meeting. They will deliberate on the revocation of...

Winder man sentenced to life without parole for golf club stabbing death

After a week-long trial, Ralph Junior Butler, 59, of Winder, was sentenced to life without parole in Barrow County Superior Court, a City of...

Inmate dies at Clarke County Jail

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the death of an inmate at the Clarke County Jail. Around 1:45 Saturday morning, March 16, jail...

Two North Georgia College alumni to lead Georgia National Guard

Two alumni of Georgia's military college in Dahlonega have been tapped to lead the state's National Guard. On Friday, Gov. Brian Kemp named Major General...

Scammers impersonate cops, demand cash over phone

The White County Sheriff’s Office has reported a recent wave of scams targeting residents. Scammers pretending to be law enforcement are demanding payment over...

Local teachers named finalists for Georgia Teacher of the Year

White County teacher Holly Witcher has been selected as a finalist for the 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year award. Witcher, who teaches special...

Man arrested on drug charges after traffic stop in White County

A 26-year-old from Decatur is facing drug charges after authorities say they found marijuana and cocaine in his vehicle during a traffic stop north...

New details emerge about chase that led to Dawsonville man’s arrest

Authorities have released new details about the two-county chase that led to the arrest of a Dawsonville man late Thursday night. Authorities say 29-year-old...

Clarkesville lifts Boil Water Advisory

The City of Clarkesville has lifted the Boil Water Advisory that was in effect for several downtown neighborhoods. The advisory was issued on March 14...

NGTC names Adult Education Student and Instructor of the Year

North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) has announced that Christie Campbell and Randy Wood have been named the winners of the 2024 NGTC Adult Education...

GSP identifies suspect who led authorities on 2-county high-speed chase

A man wanted in three counties found himself behind bars following a dramatic chase through Habersham and Stephens counties Thursday night, March 14, sheriff's...

Fire breaks out at Cornelia manufacturing plant

Firefighters responded to a small fire at a local manufacturing plant on Old Cleveland Road outside Cornelia on Thursday afternoon, March 14. The fire...