Stoney’s Family Restaurant in Clarkesville to close
It's been the 'go to' breakfast and lunch spot for many Habersham Countians and visitors for over half a century. On Tuesday, Stoney's Family...
NGTC gym to be replaced by Ivester Center for Living and Learning
The roof is off, and soon the walls will be gone from the old Cy Grant Gymnasium. The building is being demolished to make...
Courthouse demolition to proceed
The Habersham County Commission and Clarkesville City Council have agreed to proceed with plans to demolish the old county courthouse.
County commissioners Monday night signed...
Lawrenceville man dies after being pulled from Lake Lanier
A Lawrenceville man recovered by emergency personnel from Lake Lanier near Van Pugh Park has died.
Marine Rescue crews from Hall County Fire Rescue (HCFR)...
Georgia DOT awards contract for construction of GA 365 at Mt. Zion Road RCUT
The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded Vertical Earth, Inc. the contract to construct a Restricted Access U-Turn or RCUT at the intersection of...
Final comprehensive plan meetings set for September
The last two comprehensive plan meetings are scheduled in Habersham County in early September.
The county and its municipalities have been working on these plans...
Investigation continues into fatal hit-and-run west of Clarkesville
Authorities are seeking leads to identify the hit-and-run driver who left a Clarkesville man dead on the side of the road over the weekend.
63-year-old...
Cleveland councilmember says tight housing market forced her to resign
Cleveland City Council member Rebecca Yardley made the surprise announcement Monday that she will resign her council seat at the end of the month.
Yardley,...
Demorest to christen new municipal conference center next month
Demorest residents will soon have more elbow room during city council meetings. They'll also have a large space for other civic activities. That's because,...
Suspect accused of two armed robberies at same store three days apart
Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) investigators arrested a Gainesville man on Monday morning, August 21, in connection with two recent armed robberies at the...
Tablet-based learning helps prepare inmates for life beyond bars
For many jail inmates, the biggest challenge of serving time comes once they're released. Reentering society can be difficult. Many struggle to find jobs,...
Cleveland woman charged with burglary and entering auto in Hall County
A Cleveland woman is in custody, facing charges in connection with a burglary and entering auto incident on the north end of Hall County...