See who qualified to run for office in Habersham County
Qualifying week ended on Friday with 19 Republicans, one non-partisan, and no Democrats filing to run for office in Habersham County.
Uncontested races
Eight of the...
Williams begins work as Habersham County risk manager
Tori Williams has started work as Habersham County’s new risk manager. The county announced her hiring in a news release Friday. She succeeds Will...
Rural school districts score funding for career prep
Thirty-one rural school districts in Georgia have received grants to help students gain professional certifications and work experience. The funding is part of an...
Athens police plan March DUI checkpoints after 11% increase in DUI arrests
Police will target drunk drivers at vehicle checkpoints in Athens on March 19. The checkpoints are in response to an 11% increase in DUI...
Clarke County sheriff clarifies immigration arrest policy
The following is an open letter from Clarke County Sheriff John Q. Williams regarding the sheriff's office policy on detaining immigrants. Sheriff Williams released...
Missing teen found safe in Kansas
A local teen who went missing two weeks ago has been found safe in Kansas. The Baldwin Police Department says it is now working...
Clarke County Sheriff’s Office clarifies policy on undocumented migrants
The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office is explaining and clarifying its policy towards undocumented migrants in the wake of the murder of former University of...
No bond for the brother of accused killer of Laken Riley
The brother of the man accused of killing Athens nursing student Laken Riley will be detained without bond on his own immigration-related charges until...
Demorest council renews city manager contract
The Demorest City Council had a busy work session and council meeting Tuesday night. One item discussed of significant importance was the City Manager’s...
GBI: Man found hanging at High Shoals Falls died by suicide
The investigation into the death of a man found hanging from a tree at High Shoals Falls in February shows he died by suicide....
Hall County Sheriff’s Office expands its force
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is growing its force with 10 new employees joining the organization. Six of those are new to law...
Cleveland city administrator signs on for 5 more years
The Cleveland City Council has secured the services of City Administrator Kevin Harris for at least another five years. Following an executive session Monday...