Royston driver killed in head-on collision
A head-on collision in Franklin County left one person dead and another hospitalized with serious injuries.
Mary Ann Baker of Royston died in the wreck...
Driver accused of drug trafficking after powdery substance found in vehicle
A Franklin, North Carolina, man remains jailed in Habersham County following his Labor Day weekend arrest on drug charges. Deputies charged 25-year-old Avery Garth...
Motorcyclist killed in Athens wreck
A fatal wreck Wednesday in Athens claimed the life of a motorcyclist. Police say Kashif Abbas, 50, of Athens, died in the wreck on...
Boil Water Advisory issued for some Baldwin water customers
Baldwin has lifted its boil water advisory for city water customers in the SR 105 and Harmony Church Road areas.
The Baldwin Water Department issued...
Residents prioritize stability and rural charm in comprehensive plan
Officials in Habersham County and its municipalities have been gathering input for months on the county's comprehensive plan. What they're finding out is that...
Cleveland City Council approves purchase of old Wards Funeral Home property
Real estate was at the top of Monday's agenda for the Cleveland City Council meeting.
First, the city announced that it is continuing its work...
GBI seeking information on unidentified body found in Lavonia
The GBI is seeking information from the public about an ongoing death investigation in Lavonia. As Now Habersham previously reported, a man checking trail...
Reward offered in Mountain City arson case
A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for torching a van...
Mayors statewide urge governor and lawmakers to pass gun reform laws
Nearly four dozen mayors — from Adel in South Georgia to Dalton in North Georgia and cities in between — want stricter gun laws.
They...
Body found in Franklin County may be tied to missing persons case, coroner says
Authorities in Northeast Georgia are waiting on autopsy results to determine whether a body discovered in Franklin County on Monday is that of a...
At least 20 killed on Georgia’s roads over Labor Day weekend
At least 20 people died on Georgia's roads over the long Labor Day holiday weekend. Five people lost their lives Monday morning in a...
Retired Judge Kim Crawford remembered as a dedicated public servant
A memorial service will be held Wednesday for a well-known retired local attorney and judge. Linton Kimzey Crawford, Jr. passed away at his residence...