NGHS names regional hospital director, adds surgeon in Habersham
Northeast Georgia Health System has named Kevin Matson as its vice president of regional hospitals. Matson currently serves as interim president of Habersham Medical...
Body of firefighter killed in rescue returned home to Northeast Georgia
A procession of law enforcement and emergency vehicles escorted the body of Richie Alford home to Northeast Georgia on Sunday. The retired Banks County...
Hall County School District schedules hearings on proposed property tax increase
The Hall County Board of Education has announced its intention to increase the property taxes it will levy in 2023 by 24.39 percent over...
Cleveland package store license meeting Tuesday
The City of Cleveland will hold a public meeting Tuesday, June 20, for those interested in submitting an application for a potential package store...
Drowning victim recovered from Lake Hartwell
Searchers have recovered the body of a father who disappeared Friday in Lake Hartwell. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division identified...
New ordinance paves way for wine and cigar lounge in Clarkesville
The Clarkesville City Council has paved the way for a wine and cigar lounge to open downtown. Other establishments like it could follow.
In a...
Retired firefighter dies rescuing swimmers while vacationing in Florida
"Richie died doing what he loved, which was helping others in their time of need."
That's how friends and colleagues of retired Banks County Fire...
Video captures fiery crash outside fire station
It was an explosive crash the drivers were lucky to walk away from. On June 2, a Ford F-150 crashed into a Habersham County...
Joint operation leads to fentanyl, meth arrests in Athens
A recent joint two-day law enforcement operation in Athens resulted in the arrests of six fentanyl and methamphetamine dealers, police say.
The alleged dealers are...
Clarkesville Elementary School expansion underway
The playground at Clarkesville Elementary School has turned into a construction zone as crews prepare to add another wing to the building. The $11...
Stormy weather hits Helen hard
While Cleveland and other areas of White County remained dry, Helen and the northern part of White County were slammed with heavy rain and...
Council considering 60% pay raise for Baldwin’s top administrator
The Chief Administrative Officer for Baldwin will receive a 60% salary increase if the current proposed employment contract is approved by the city council....