Commission votes 3-2 to adopt annual millage rates
The only tax relief property owners will see this year will be from the Habersham County Board of Education and from the state’s Homestead...
GSP: Fleeing motorcyclist injured in pursuit
A high-speed motorcycle chase in Franklin County abruptly ended when the motorcycle ran into a truck. The Thursday afternoon wreck seriously injured the male...
Man found dead in community park; Athens police are investigating
Athens-Clarke County Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a popular community park early Thursday morning.
The deceased 34-year-old...
Vehicle catches fire, flames extend to nearby residence
Some Banks County residents lost their car but firefighters saved their home from fire early Thursday.
The pre-dawn blaze broke out at 216 Hoke Caudell...
Clarke County Sheriff’s Office offering free haircuts for kids
The Clarke County Sheriff's Office is helping families get ready for school. The agency will offer complimentary haircuts and braiding services to help students...
Former UGA OLB Anderson sentenced to 1-year in jail for sexually assaulting two women
An Athens-Clarke County Superior Court judge Monday sentenced former Georgia outside linebacker Adam Anderson to one year in jail for sexually assaulting two women...
Fire truck wreck costs taxpayers over half a million dollars
Habersham County taxpayers will have to foot the bill for a fire truck that burned in an accident last month. The county's insurance company...
Burglary suspect arrested after standoff with Cleveland Police
There were some tense moments Tuesday in Cleveland when an alleged burglar engaged in a standoff with police. Through the combined efforts of several agencies,...
Deputies recognized for efforts to save drowning boy
It's the type of call no one wants to get, but the sort public safety officials train for. When Habersham County Sheriff's Deputies Andra...
Cleveland driver faces numerous charges after fleeing from deputy
A Cleveland man faces charges from the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia State Patrol after a brief chase and wreck in the...
Habersham County lifeguard team places second in state competition
The Habersham County Parks and Recreation (HCPR) Department's lifeguard team did 'swimmingly' well at the recent Georgia Recreation and Park Association's (GRPA) Summer Lifeguard...
Cleveland mayor announces plans to run for re-election
Cleveland Mayor Josh Turner announced Tuesday he intends to run for re-election when his current term expires. Turner was elected to the post in...