Piedmont University celebrates the life and legacy of Lillian E. Smith
This year marks the 80th anniversary of Smith’s debut novel "Strange Fruit," the 75th anniversary of "Killers of the Dream," and the 70th anniversary...
Gainesville wants your input on downtown’s future
The city of Gainesville is hoping to get residents’ insight on what they would like to see in downtown Gainesville. The city plans to...
GBI: Demorest man shoots self after pursuit through Clarkesville
Authorities late Monday afternoon released information about a deadly incident that occurred Sunday night west of Clarkesville.
According to a press release from the Georgia...
ACC commissioners expected to vote on Salvation Army grant
While most eyes at Tuesday’s Mayor and Commission meeting will likely be turned to a $500,000-plus package of public safety enhancements and possible protests...
Demorest wall project delayed due to defective sealant
A project that was supposed to be completed by the end of last year has hit another hurdle.
According to Demorest City Manager Mark Musselwhite,...
Celebrating 75 Years of United Way in Hall County
The United Way of Hall County is preparing for a celebration decades in the making. The local nonprofit will celebrate its 75th anniversary at...
Bodycam captures armed carjacker’s arrest
Two people are being held in the Hall County Jail after police say they tried to carjack a taxi driver at gunpoint.
Abraham Santiago, 31,...
3 teens hurt, Royston woman lifeflighted after wreck on GA 106
A Royston woman was critically injured and three teens were hurt in a two-vehicle crash Saturday in Franklin County. The wreck happened around 5:40...
Goodwill in Cornelia celebrates grand re-opening
Shoppers should notice a refreshing change next time they step foot into the Goodwill store in Cornelia. On Friday, March 1, the store celebrated...
Mobile home burns in Gainesville; no injuries reported
Investigators are working to determine what caused a mobile home to catch fire on Bivens Road in Gainesville Friday afternoon. According to Kimberlie Ledsinger...
Frank Wood appointed Appalachian Circuit DA
Frank Wood has been appointed to serve as the new district attorney for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit. Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wood's appointment on...
A day of change in Demorest: Krockum departs, Chastain promoted
Friday was a day of change in Demorest. Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum retired and assistant chief Casey Chastain was promoted to succeed him.
Krockum...