North Carolina man arrested in Rabun County on drug trafficking charges
A North Carolina man remains behind bars in Rabun County following his arrest earlier this week on drug trafficking charges.
Deputies arrested Alexander Farland, 30,...
Hall County seeks community feedback on Comprehensive Plan
The Hall County Planning and Development team is preparing the final version of the Comprehensive Plan, a document that will guide the county's long-term...
Proposed cell tower in Baldwin met with opposition
Several people attended the Baldwin City Council work session Tuesday night for a public hearing on a proposed T-Mobile cell tower. Five people spoke...
Habersham County expands recycling center opening days
Habersham County is turning to recycling as one possible solution to its pressing landfill problems. The Clarkesville recycling center is now open Tuesday through...
Krockum retires from Demorest PD; Chastain named new police chief
Demorest is losing its top cop effective March 1. Police Chief Robin Krockum is retiring to run for Habersham County sheriff.
Krockum, who has served...
U.S. Forest Service conducting prescribed burns in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
The U.S. Forest Service has announced plans for a prescribed burn project to restore native grasslands and enhance forest health across the Chattahoochee-Oconee National...
2 killed, 5 injured in Northeast Georgia wreck
Two people were killed and five others injured in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 72 in Elbert County on Monday, according to the Georgia...
Clarkesville City Council votes to condemn old Ingles building
The Clarkesville City Council voted unanimously Monday night to condemn the old Ingles building on the south side of town.
Prior to the decision, Zoning...
Arson suspect arrested for weekend house fire in Hall County
A house fire that destroyed a residence east of Gainesville Saturday evening was intentionally set, according to authorities.
The Hall County Fire Marshal’s Office conducted...
Baldwin to hold public hearing on proposed cell tower
A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 6, regarding a proposed cell tower near Baldwin's downtown area.
The 250-foot tower is proposed to...
Law enforcement asks for public’s help to locate stolen vehicle
The White County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a 2013 Ford Edge that was stolen on January 31st.
The vehicle...
HABCO Commission departs from tradition with county appointments
In a departure from tradition, the county manager, clerk, and attorney were absent from the agenda for annual appointments at the Habersham County Commission...