Oh baby! NGMC Habersham celebrates its first delivery
Habersham County's newly-named hospital, NGMC Habersham, celebrated a historic moment on July 3 when it welcomed its first baby. Weighing 7 pounds, 14 ounces,...
Outbuilding in Lula destroyed by fire
Fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed an outbuilding near a Lula residence Thursday afternoon.
On July 06, at...
Glorious Fourth gets glowing praise from city leaders
The Glorious Fourth was still on the minds of Demorest city leaders as they gathered for their first meeting since this year's Independence Day...
GDOT awards $4.9 million contract for roundabout construction on Hwy. 115
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has awarded a multi-million dollar contract to a Norcross construction firm to build a roundabout on State Route...
Motorcyclist injured in crash near Tom Arrendale interchange
A motorcyclist escaped serious injury when his bike crashed into a guardrail at the Tom Arrendale interchange near Clarkesville Thursday afternoon.
State troopers were dispatched...
GSP: 18 people died on Georgia’s roads during July 4th holiday
Traffic crashes across Georgia during the July Fourth holiday travel period resulted in 18 traffic deaths. The 102-hour holiday period began Friday, June 30,...
Baldwin adopts $3.6 million budget with CAO pay raise
The Baldwin City Council adopted its $3.6 million budget and, with it, a significant pay raise for the town's chief administrative officer.
During a special...
Clarkesville lifts Boil Water Advisory
The Clarkesville Water Department has lifted its Boil Water Advisory for residents on East Water Street.
The department issued the advisory as a precaution following...
Demorest moves work session, council meeting to July 6
Due to the July 4th holiday, the Demorest City Council postponed its usual first Tuesday of the month meeting until Thursday.
The Council will hold...
Thousands turn out for a Glorious Fourth
North Georgians turned out in droves as cities and towns across the region showed off their American pride and patriotism on Tuesday.
Fourth of July...
2 toddlers involved in nonfatal drownings in Habersham
Two nonfatal drownings in Habersham County on July Fourth are another jarring reminder of the dangers children face when playing in and around water.
Just...
Help avoid tragedies around water
Emergency personnel urge parents and caregivers to exercise caution to keep children safe around water. Habersham County Emergency Services issued these safety tips to...