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Northeast Georgia

6 arrested in multi-agency operation in Cleveland

Half a dozen people face a range of charges following their arrests Tuesday in Cleveland. On March 12, personnel from the White and Dawson County...

Huggins wins Alto special election; Trump, Biden sweep party primaries

The story has been updated to clarify the vote count in the Alto special election. It appears P.J. Huggins will return to the Alto City...

Rabun County Sheriff’s Office to hold Situational Awareness class

The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office will hold two Situational Awareness classes on Saturday March 16. The two free classes are in response to the...

Missing White County teen safely located

A local teenager who went missing over the weekend has been found safe. Authorities had been searching for Christina Nichols for several days. On Tuesday,...

Primary voting in Habersham marked by mixed turnout

Turnout in Habersham County for Tuesday's presidential preference primary was mixed, depending on where you were and who you asked. Habersham North Precinct At the Habersham...

Baldwin Council approves Baldwin Court Apartment expansion

The Baldwin City Council has approved the expansion of Baldwin Court Apartments on West Airport Road. The approval came during the City Council meeting...

Controlled burn at Lake Russell WMA

Forest Rangers are conducting controlled burns in the Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area. The fire operations aim to improve wildlife habitat, enhance forest health and...

Clarkesville commits $5,000 to Partnership Habersham

Although it took nearly a year, Clarkesville renewed its agreement with Partnership Habersham. During their work session Monday afternoon, the Clarkesville City Council committed...

Flowery Branch woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars from local nonprofit

A Flowery Branch woman was arrested for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from a local nonprofit, according to the Gainesville Police Department. Officers executed a...

Baldwin continues to push back on county animal control costs

Over the last several years, Baldwin has pushed back on the cost of animal control. Habersham County provides the service under an intergovernmental agreement...

Baldwin explains pushback on animal control

Over the last several years, Baldwin has pushed back on the cost of animal control. Habersham County provides the service under an intergovernmental agreement...

Baldwin Council set to approve Baldwin Court Apartment expansion

The Baldwin City Council is set to approve the rezoning request for the Baldwin Court Apartment expansion. The council will meet Monday at 6:30...