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Northeast Georgia

David Bruce named Cleveland Police Officer Of The Year

CLEVELAND, Ga. - Cleveland police officer David Bruce has been awarded the “Officer of the Year for 2025” in the Cleveland Police Department. Police Chief...

Thousands sign petition opposing data center in Columbus

Thousands of people have signed a petition at Change.org opposing a $5 billion dollar data center in Columbus. Project Ruby is the name of...

U.S. 441 bypass in Baldwin reopens after gas main break

BALDWIN, Ga. — A gas main break forced the temporary closure of a section of the U.S. 441 bypass in Baldwin Thursday morning, authorities...

Columbus police sergeant named 2026 Remarkable Woman

The Columbus Police Department congratulates Sgt. Katina Williams on being named WRBL News 3’s 2026 Remarkable Woman, an honor recognizing women who make a...

Arrests made as multi-agency drug investigation continues in Habersham County

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — A number of arrests have been made as a large-scale, multi-agency drug investigation continues across Habersham County. Officials would not say...

Audit underway at Tallulah Falls Police Department

TALLULAH FALLS, Ga. — The Tallulah Falls Police Department is undergoing an internal audit following multiple reports of potentially unethical behavior. The investigation, first reported...

Dillard selects new police chief despite past DUI arrest

DILLARD, Ga. — The Dillard Police Department is a small agency with a full-time chief, one full-time patrol officer, several part-time patrol officers and...

Baldwin resets Cook annexation hearing; April 7 earliest possible date

BALDWIN, Ga. — The Baldwin City Council canceled Tuesday night’s public hearing on the proposed Cook Construction annexation after determining the application was not...

Demorest council approves plat, advances rezoning request

DEMOREST — The Demorest City Council approved a preliminary plat for a Blue Ridge Avenue redevelopment project and advanced a proposed rezoning for a...

Citizen campaigns against Isaiah Hugley for mayor

Jason Patterson isn't qualifying to have his name on the ballot this week, but he is running one of the most high-profile campaigns in...

Cornelia approves paving project, Flock cameras and utility fee updates

CORNELIA — The Cornelia City Commission approved several infrastructure and public safety measures Tuesday, including a half-million-dollar paving project, the purchase of license plate...

Baldwin delays emergency plan, fire aid agreement for review

BALDWIN, Ga. — The Baldwin City Council postponed action Tuesday night on two public safety agreements, opting to move both items to a future...