Barricaded suspect call in Toccoa apparent swatting incident
TOCCOA, Ga. — Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies have cleared the scene of a residence on Highway 123 in Toccoa after determining a...
Fugitive arrested in Martin after anonymous tip
The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) arrested a wanted fugitive yesterday evening. Tracy Holbrook, 58, of Carnesville, was taken into custody...
US House backs extension of health insurance subsidies
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. House approved a bipartisan bill Thursday to resurrect the enhanced tax credits that expired at the end of...
Habersham schools tout technology upgrades, enrollment growth
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. - The Habersham County Board of Education received updates Thursday on facilities improvements, technology upgrades, enrollment growth, and strategic planning during its...
Eric Gisler sworn in as District 121 Representative
Eric Gisler was sworn in on Thursday as the Georgia State Representative for House District 121. Superior Court Judge Lisa Lott presided over the...
Man killed in head-on collision in Hall County
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — One person was killed and another injured in a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning on Browns Bridge Road southwest of Gainesville.
Deputies with...
Hospital staff hosts Honor Walk for veteran and public servantÂ
The walk is a solemn moment when a patient who is an organ donor is transported to the Operating Room for organ procurement, so the gift...
Habersham Sheriff’s Office reports drop in crime, overdoses in 2025
HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) released its annual crime statistics for 2025, reporting a decline in overall incidents and...
Cleveland Council approves waste water treatment upgrade work
CLEVELAND, Ga. - The green light to begin construction of updates to the City of Cleveland’s wastewater treatment plant was given by the Cleveland...
Coach Patrick Nix leaving Central High School to pursue ministry
Phenix City Schools announces that Patrick Nix has stepped down as the Head Football
Coach at Central High School to pursue opportunities in Ministry.
During his...
Theatre prop prompts LaGrange College bomb scare
On January 7, 2026, at approximately 1130 hours, Officers responded to 601 Broad Street, (LaGrange College) in reference to a potential explosive device being...
Sheriff’s Office fills all School Resource Officer positions
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office is starting 2026 with a full roster of School Resource Officers. New hire Joel Compton has begun his SRO...