Nine suspects indicted in title fraud scheme
Nine suspects have been indicted and arrested in connection with a title fraud scheme in north Georgia following a six-month investigation.
The Hall County Sheriff’s...
Pedestrian struck and killed in North Columbus
Officers responded to Veterans Parkway near Almond Drive regarding a vehicle vs. pedestrian incident on Sunday, January 11, 2026, around 6:30 a.m.
The pedestrian was...
Alto council to swear in officials, make key appointments Tuesday
ALTO, Ga. — The Alto Town Council will swear in three officials and make several key appointments during its regular January meeting Tuesday night...
Mt. Airy council set to vote on 2026 budget
The Town of Mt. Airy council will hold a called meeting Tuesday, January 13, with votes expected on the town’s 2026 operating budget and...
Speed, safety, and the “double nickel”: A look back at the law that slowed...
Imagine a world where driving from Atlanta to Savannah on I-16 meant locking your cruise control at a crawling 55 mph. No matter how...
One injured in multi-vehicle wreck on GA 365
HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — One person was injured in a multi-vehicle crash in south Habersham County on Saturday, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
The...
Michael Thurmond brings message of bridge building to Columbus
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Michael Thurmond was in Columbus spreading a message of hope ahead of his keynote address at the NAACP's annual Freedom Fund...
Friends and family say goodbye to Chuck Leonard
Friends, family and former colleagues lined up to remember Chuck Leonard at First Baptist Church Saturday January 10, 2026. Born Charles Leonard Mashburn September...
Habersham school board to elect officers, consider technology business Monday
The Habersham County Board of Education will meet Monday evening to elect its officers for 2026 and take up routine business following a work...
3 arrested on drug charges during Hwy. 123 traffic stop
TOCCOA, Ga. — A recent traffic stop led to the arrest of three Toccoa residents on drug charges.
According to the Stephens County Sheriff's Office,...
Local activists hold vigil for Renee Good
Indivisible Columbus and Indivisible Phenix City held a vigil in Columbus in memory of Renee Good. The 37-year-old mother was shot and killed by...
Storms move out, but flash flooding still a concern
While the severe weather threat may be over for North Georgia, road conditions remain a concern. The possibility of flash flooding still exists due...