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Northeast Georgia

Gainesville man shot, killed in confrontation in North Hall County

The Hall County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting. Timothy Quest Loggins, 44, of Gainesville, was shot and killed Thursday night during an argument...

Habersham County budget: What’s In, What’s Out

Now that Habersham County's $73.7 million dollar total budget has been presented, what is in it and what is not? Habersham County Finance Director Tim...

Habersham County budget public hearing June 26

The Habersham County Board of Commissioners will hold a second public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024 budget at 6 p.m. Monday, June 26,...

Guarding against feral rabies risk

This week's discovery in Habersham of a feral cat colony exposed to rabies illustrates the dangers of free-feeding and unmanaged feral populations. At least one...

Rewards offered in Northeast Georgia arson cases

State fire investigators are asking for the public's help identifying suspects in two recent arson cases in Northeast Georgia. Rewards of up to $10,000...

Cause undetermined in Clarkesville house fire that killed several dogs

The investigation continues into a fire that destroyed a Clarkesville home early Friday. Around 1:04 a.m. on June 23, Habersham County E-911 dispatched firefighters to...

Motorcyclist critically injured in funeral procession wreck

A somber tribute to a fallen firefighter took a frightening turn when a motorcyclist was critically injured on his way to the cemetery. The...

18-wheeler overturns on Athens Highway

Traffic was temporarily stalled Friday on Athens Highway in Hall County when an 18-wheeler hauling frozen chicken overturned. The accident happened around 4 p.m. on...

Baldwin public hearing on budget Friday

The Baldwin City Council will hold a public hearing on its proposed FY 2024 budget this Friday, June 23. The hearing is scheduled for 6:30...

Cleveland man arrested for stealing church van

A 38-year-old Cleveland man was arrested for allegedly stealing a church van in Cleveland this week. According to an incident report from the Cleveland Police...

Carnesville man arrested for double-arson

A Carnesville man faces two counts of first-degree arson for allegedly burning two homes last month in Franklin County. According to state fire investigators, James...

Sex offenders nabbed in random checks

Four registered sex offenders in Hall County face additional charges following an evening of random searches. Investigators with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and...