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...
Free swim lessons today at Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center in Clarkesville
Habersham will hold its inaugural Swim Safely Day today, Saturday, August 19. This free event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m....
Community helps retired deputy and wife displaced by fire
When Ken Mize retired from the Banks County Sheriff's Office in 2020, he did so to much fanfare. Mize served over 52 years in...
Habersham United Way kicks off annual fundraising campaign
The Habersham United Way has upped its goal for this year's fundraising campaign. The agency will be working in the coming months to raise...
White County Fire Department secures major public safety grant
For the second time this month, a fire department in White County has announced a major funding award. The White County Fire Department secured...
State patrol investigates rear-end wreck near Clarkesville
State troopers say a driver was following too closely when he rear-ended an SUV Thursday afternoon near Clarkesville.
The rear-end wreck occurred around 6 p.m....
Toccoa city employee accused of stealing money from elderly man
The GBI arrested a Toccoa City Hall employee who allegedly stole money from an elderly man who paid for a water leak repair.
On Tuesday,...
McFadden named Banks County’s new chief deputy
There's been a change in the top of leadership at the Banks County Sheriff's Office. On Wednesday, Chief Deputy Shawn Wilson announced his retirement....
Four Gainesville residents displaced by house fire
A fire forced four adults from their Gainesville home Thursday afternoon.
At approximately 3:40 p.m. on August 17, Hall County Fire Rescue responded to the...
Pedestrian seriously injured after darting out in front of pickup, state troopers say
A pedestrian was seriously injured when he darted out in front of a vehicle south of Clarkesville, state troopers say.
The collision happened shortly before...
New weather sirens installed across Habersham County
Contractors are finishing up their installation of new severe weather sirens at county fire stations around Habersham County. These additions will bring the county’s...
Tense exchange over cemetery, administrator salary during Baldwin City Council meeting
The Baldwin City Council meeting last night started off a bit heated during public comments. Sally McEntyre spoke to the council about purchasing cemetery...