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Northeast Georgia

White County commissioners say ‘no’ to additional voting machines

The White County Board of Commissioners voted to deny a request from Supervisor of Elections and Registration Jody Davis to purchase some additional voting...

Wanted man arrested after pursuit in Habersham, White counties

A man facing four dozen warrants in North Carolina was arrested after an overnight chase through Habersham and White counties. Tyler Dallas Cagle, 33, of...

Cornelia juvenile arrested after alleged violent domestic dispute

Authorities took a Cornelia boy into custody late Tuesday night after he allegedly threatened to stab someone in his home with a hunting arrow....

Clarkesville Elementary expansion project to continue through school year

Parents and students arriving at Clarkesville Elementary for open house this week will see a lot of construction equipment and dirt behind the school....

600 students receive school supplies from sheriff’s office

Families lined up in the hot sun 30 minutes early on Tuesday at the fairgrounds to ensure their students received school supplies from the...

National Night Out gives Baldwin residents, police a chance to connect

The Baldwin Police Department hosted its first-ever National Night Out event Tuesday. Police Chief Chris Jones says it was a "success." The event brings together...

Cleveland man charged with child molestation

A Cleveland man faces felony charges of child molestation following an incident at a location in Lula earlier this year. Joshua Allen Nutting, 38,...

White County Commissioners approve 2023 tax millage rate

The White County Board of Commissioners Monday gave official approval for the 2023 tax millage rates for the county. The commissioners approved the county millage...

Woman struck and killed while walking on Northeast Georgia highway

A Hartwell woman was struck and killed while walking along a Northeast Georgia highway early Tuesday. State troopers say Shiree Ann Lee, 58, died...

Mt. Airy woman taken to hospital after wreck on GA 365

Habersham EMS transported a Mt. Airy woman to the hospital following a wreck on GA 365. The crash occurred on August 1 around 10:45 a.m....

School Supply Giveaway at Habersham fairgrounds this evening

Habersham County students will get to 'shop with a cop' this evening at the county fairgrounds to get ready for school. School Resource Officers...

National Night Out event Tuesday in Baldwin

The Baldwin Police Department will host a National Night Out event from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 1. The event will take place...