Faulty space heater suspected in fire that left Alto woman homeless
Investigators say a space heater may be to blame for a fire that left an Alto woman homeless.
The blaze broke out at 425 Harrison...
South Voting Precinct expected to open next year
Habersham County election officials had hoped to move into the new South Voting Precinct in Cornelia by the time municipal elections rolled around in...
County accepting bids on surplus building in downtown Clarkesville
Habersham County is selling a surplus commercial building in downtown Clarkesville. Bidding is underway now through October 25 on the property located at 1387...
House fire displaces Hall County residents
Authorities are investigating the cause of a Tuesday morning house fire that forced several Hall County residents from their home.
At approximately 11:15 a.m. on...
Home explosion rocks White County neighborhood
State investigators are working to determine what caused a house to explode and erupt into fire Sunday evening near Cleveland.
Around 8:30 p.m. on October...
Chase near Lavonia ends after trooper forces car off interstate
A Flowery Branch man faces multiple charges after fleeing from an attempted traffic stop near Lavonia Sunday afternoon.
The incident began around 1 p.m. near...
Burglary, arson suspect shot after trying to run over deputy in box truck, sheriff...
Authorities have released new details about an alleged crime spree that ultimately led to an officer-involved shooting Saturday in Cleveland.
The bizarre series of events...
Shelter pet personalities shine during adoption event
"We had a blast!"
That's how Habersham County Animal Care and Control Director Madi Nix described the experience for animal shelter staff and volunteers Saturday....
Old Blue Creek Road closed Oct. 10 for maintenance
The White County Department of Public Works will close Old Blue Creek Road on October 10 so crews can replace a failed cross drain...
No injuries in rollover wreck on Pea Ridge Road
A driver walked away uninjured from a rollover wreck outside of Cornelia on Saturday.
Around 4:35 p.m., a 911 caller reported the crash at 1519...
Crowds fill downtown Clarkesville for Fall Festival
Perhaps it was the hayrides, the bounce house, or lobster rolls. Maybe it was the popup marketplace or cornhole tournament. It very well could...
Shelter celebrates ‘Rocktober’ with pet adoption event today
Dozens of animal shelters across the U.S. will spotlight their super social shelter dogs this weekend in hopes of finding them homes. Thirty-nine shelters...