Hendrix touts need for new jail; Palmer says ‘authority’ best way to pay for...
The idea's been rejected twice, but Habersham County Commissioner Bruce Palmer still says a public authority is the best way to secure funding to...
Cleveland teen injured in wreck
Habersham EMS transported a 14-year-old boy to the hospital Friday morning following a wreck in Cornelia.
Braydin Austin of Cleveland sustained minor injuries in the...
Gainesville woman accused of extorting money from immigrants
Hall County deputies arrested a Gainesville woman on Thursday for extorting money from a wife and husband by claiming to be a law enforcement...
Law enforcement on high-visibility patrols during holiday
With a record number of travelers hitting the road this July Fourth holiday weekend, Georgia's top public safety official urges caution.
"Pack your patience and...
Banks Crossing boil water advisory lifted
The Commerce Water Department has lifted the boil water advisory it issued earlier this week for dozens of restaurants and businesses at Banks Crossing.
A...
It’s the end of an era as NGHS prepares to take over hospital
The signs announcing Northeast Georgia Medical Center's arrival in Habersham County are waiting to be unveiled. Crews installed the new signs outside the Demorest...
All HEMC customers back online following Sunday’s storm
Five days after severe weather swept through northern Georgia, Haberesham EMC has fully restored electrical service to its members. The HEMC outage map Thursday...
White County unveils plans for new recreation center
The White County Board of Commissioners this week got an update on plans for the new county recreation center. The county is going to...
Final vote Friday on Baldwin city budget
The Baldwin City Council will hold a special called meeting this Friday to finalize its budget. Council members are expected to vote to adopt...
Water outage shuts down restaurants at I-85 interchange in Commerce
UPDATE: The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted
A water outage forced dozens of restaurants along I-85 in Commerce to close Wednesday. The outage at...
Cornelia teen targeted in swatting incident, police say
A false report of a shooting in Cornelia turned out to be a swatting incident, police say.
On June 26, police officers responded to a...
Harkness votes no on ‘tax and spend budget’; Palmer votes yes for more firefighters
It took two hours and two votes, but during a called meeting Monday night, Habersham County commissioners finally approved the fiscal year 2024 budget.
During...