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Northeast Georgia

North Georgia Community Foundation opens 2024 scholarship application cycle

The North Georgia Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2024 scholarship cycle. The foundation currently administers 82 scholarship funds for high school seniors,...

Seasonal road closures in effect in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Seasonal road closures are now in effect in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. These closures occur between December and March to protect public health and...

Winder Marks MLK Day with March, Ceremony

The city of Winder celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a ceremony downtown and a march on Monday,...

University of North Georgia, other schools closed Tuesday due to weather

Several North Georgia area schools and colleges are closed today, Tuesday, Jan. 16, due to the cold and wintry weather. White County schools are closed...

Family pets killed in Homer garage fire

An early morning fire in Banks County gutted a detached garage near a home in Homer, killing two family pets housed inside the garage. Firefighters...

Baldwin awarded $17,300 public safety grant

The Baldwin Police Department has been awarded a $17,300 grant. During their regular monthly meeting on Jan. 16, the Baldwin City Council will vote...

Missing trees in downtown Clarkesville to be replaced

If you have been to downtown Clarkesville in the past month, you may have noticed a few trees missing along Washington Street, just a...

New bookmobile launches in Northeast Georgia

The Northeast Georgia Regional Libraries’ plan to reach more people with its services is taking a major step forward with the launch of a...

Dahlonega man indicted on child sex abuse charges

CLEVELAND, Ga. - A Dahlonega man has been indicted in White County on child sex abuse charges. A grand jury indicted Austin Blake Ledford on...

White County approves new short-term rental regulations

The White County Board of Commissioners has approved some changes to the county's short-term rental regulations. The new regulations limit the total number of...

Get a peek behind the scenes of Hall County Government

Registration is scheduled to open Jan. 15 for the Hall County Government Scholars' Academy. This ten-session course, held March 5 through May 14, will...

Mural plans for underpass denied

Things have changed, no matter the excitement many have felt over the past few weeks about the "Everybody Loves Tim Loves Tink The Underpass"...