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3 dead in apparent double-murder suicide in Athens

An Athens man shot and killed his ex-girlfriend and another man before turning the gun on himself, police say. The double-murder suicide on December 1...

Authorities still looking for driver in fatal hit-and-run in Mt. Airy

Authorities are still looking for a hit-and-run driver who killed a Mount Airy, Georgia, woman on Saturday. Georgia State Patrol Post 7 Commander Donnie Saddler...

Toccoa lights up the holidays at annual Christmas Fest

A small but cheerful crowd gathered Friday night in Toccoa for the annual Christmas tree lighting on the historic Stephens County Courthouse lawn. The...

Investigation continues into weekend drive-by shootings in Hall County

Hall County investigators continue to probe two drive-by shootings over the weekend; one injured a teenager, and the other damaged a vehicle. Both incidents were...

Body found near train tracks in Athens

Athens-Clarke County police are investigating after a body was discovered over the weekend near the train tracks downtown. Police say the body is that of...

Baldwin council to discuss designations as city of ethics and civility

The Baldwin City Council will discuss becoming designated as a City of Ethics and City of Civility at their work session on Tuesday, December...

Clarkesville City Council to discuss key matters in upcoming meetings

Monday, December 4, the Clarkesville City Council is set to discuss important topics during their upcoming work session and regular meeting. Work session Starting at 5:00...

3 suspects in custody after drive-by shootings in Hall County

One person was wounded, and three others were arrested in what officials have described as a "targeted shooting" early this morning in Hall County. According...

Community rallies behind Baldwin family after devastating house fire

The local community is coming to the aid of a Baldwin family after a devastating house fire. Patrick and Hillary Tolan and their two...

Contractor will begin assisting Habersham County Board of Tax Assessors in January

A firm hired by county commissioners to help ease the backlog in the Tax Assessor's office is set to begin work in January. Appraisers with...

Walden elected White County Caring and Sharing president

CLEVELAND, Ga. — Pam Walden brings more than a half-century of social services experience to her newly elected role as president of White County...

Demorest lifts boil water advisory

Demorest has lifted the boil water advisory it issued earlier this week for customers in the Cannon Bridge Road area. Residents in the following areas...