Clarkesville names Marinelli as first standalone economic development director
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The City of Clarkesville has named Yvonne Marinelli as its new economic development director, a newly separated role aimed at strengthening...
Brookstone home invasion suspect denied bond
A bond hearing was held for home invasion suspect Antanavious Butler in Judge Bobby Peters court January 13, 2026. Butler is charged with the...
Mayor selects Human Resources Director
Mayor Skip Henderson has selected Ola Terrell to fill the position of Human Resources Director for the city of Columbus. Mayor Henderson will go...
South Habersham Middle School Principal Daphne Penick retiring
South Habersham Middle School Principal Daphne Penick is retiring at the end of this school year. County school superintendent Patrick Franklin announced her pending...
Habersham school board elects new officers, highlights student programs
The Habersham County Board of Education elected new leadership, approved key business items, and heard updates on finances, safety, and student programs during its...
Police pursue “strong lead” in Toccoa swatting incident
TOCCOA, Ga. — The Toccoa Police Department has announced a major break in the investigation regarding the "barricaded suspect" call that triggered a massive...
Banks County family displaced by fire
COMMERCE, Ga. — Firefighters contained a structure fire Sunday afternoon at a single-family home on McDonald Circle in Banks County.
Banks County Fire and Emergency...
Gang member arrested in Toccoa on felony warrant
The Toccoa Police Department assisted the GBI ARDEO Drug Task Force in the arrest of Nicholas Alexander. Alexander was wanted on a confirmed felony...
White County Chamber reminds retailers to collect new sales tax
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — As a voter-approved sales tax aimed at lowering property taxes takes effect in White County, the White County Chamber of...
Brushstrokes of Change: Transforming stories into landmarks
I shook Abigail Bennett’s hand and noticed the pink sweater first, soft and unassuming. She carried herself like someone used to listening closely. She...
Three charged with animal cruelty in Lee County
On January 12, 2026, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a concerned citizen in reference to possible animal cruelty that occurred...
Free Raising Cane’s for a year? Grand Opening TuesdayÂ
Will 13 be your lucky number? Tuesday, January 13 marks the official Grand Opening of Raising Cane’s at 5720 Whittlesey Boulevard. The first 100 customers for the 9:00...