Alligator spotted in Hall County pond; officials warn public to use caution
A routine law enforcement training exercise turned into anything but Tuesday morning in Hall County when a sheriff's deputy encountered a large alligator.
The incident...
March 7 declared Dr. Amos Samuel Wipf Day in White County
Not many people can say they have lived for a century, but Dr. Amos Samuel Wipf of Cleveland can.
Wipf will celebrate his 100th birthday...
Toccoa man killed in domestic dispute
Police say a domestic dispute led to the murder of a 51-year-old Toccoa man.
Around 4:448 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, officers with the Toccoa...
Demorest holds pinning ceremony for Chastain and Minutello
Last Friday morning, Demorest Police Chief Casey Chastain and Assistant Police Chief James Minutello assumed their duties officially. On Tuesday night, the Demorest City...
ACC lawmakers pass $500K public safety spending measure
During a brief meeting on Tuesday night and with little discussion, Athens-Clarke County commissioners voted unanimously to spend over half a million dollars in...
Gainesville plots path to better housing
The city of Gainesville has announced plans to launch a housing plan to help guide city development over the next five years. As part...
Driver rescued with ropes after crashing into ravine
Habersham County Emergency Services personnel received help from three departments Monday night, March 4, while retrieving an injured driver whose vehicle had overturned into...
White County moves forward with planning for new fire station
During their regular meeting Monday night, the White County Board of Commissioners voted to obtain cost estimates and plans for a new fire station...
White County candidates qualify for May primary
Monday was the first day of qualifying for the May 21 general primary election. Nine incumbent officeholders in White County signed up to seek...
Rabun Gap’s Hodgson Hall gets $10 million makeover
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School has announced the successful completion of a historic $10 million fundraising campaign to renovate and restore Hodgson Hall.
"The Legacy for the...
Brother of accused Athens killer has his own first day in court
The brother of the man charged with the homicide in Athens of a nursing student had his own day in federal court Monday on...
Get help with home cooling bills
Ninth District Opportunity is again preparing to assist those who need help with their home cooling bills.
You may be eligible for financial help if...