Rabun County driver killed in morning crash with tractor-trailer
A Rabun County driver was killed Monday morning in a subcompact car crash with a tractor-trailer. The Georgia State Patrol identified the deceased driver...
Habersham authorities searching for suspect in sign vandalism case
The Habersham County Board of Commissioners chairman is speaking out about the sign vandalism over the weekend in Clarkesville. A portion of the sign...
Cleveland’s new ISO rating could save homeowners, businesses money
Cleveland homeowners and businesses could get a break on their insurance, thanks to the city fire department's new ISO rating.
Effective August 1, the Cleveland...
Hundreds benefit from Baldwin’s Back to School Bash
Hundreds of students got a head start on the school year at Baldwin’s Back to School Bash. Over 450 people attended the Saturday afternoon...
One person injured in multi-vehicle wreck on Cannon Bridge Road
One person was injured in a three-vehicle wreck Saturday on GA 105/Cannon Bridge Road.
Habersham E-911 dispatched first responders to the crash at 3:21 p.m....
Social media activism saves homes from tax sale but fuels misconceptions
A social media influencer who typically parodies and satires local politics recently got serious. He organized a grassroots campaign to help delinquent taxpayers at...
Storm topples trees, knocks out power to hundreds in White County
A late afternoon storm that moved through White County Friday downed several trees and knocked out power to hundreds of customers. The storm system...
Car runs into home health office in Demorest
A freak accident Friday in Demorest left a driver with apparent minor injuries and an office building needing a new front door and window.
Around...
New State Route 82 bridge set to open July 31
The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to reopen State Route 82 between Jackson and Barrow Counties next week following the completed construction of a...
North Georgia drug bust lands three in jail
A convicted drug trafficker who was on probation is back in jail in North Georgia, facing another trafficking charge. Authorities arrested Christopher Messer, 55,...
Fire destroys vacant structure northwest of Cleveland
The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a vacant structure in White County. Firefighters responded to the...
County taxpayers urge ‘belt tightening’ and millage rate cut to no avail
Over the course of the last week, the Habersham Commission got an earful from residents upset by this year's tax increase.
Reassessment raised the tax...