Area News

Northeast Georgia

Firefighters save building from New Year’s Eve brush fire near Toccoa

STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. — Firefighters saved a commercial building from being destroyed after a large brush fire threatened it New Year's Eve in Stephens...

Chambliss, Carneiro lift Mississippi past Georgia 39-34 in Sugar Bowl and into CFP semifinals

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Trinidad Chambliss passed for 362 yards and two touchdowns, and Lucas Carneiro kicked his third field goal of the game...
Lavonia Police Investigation

Update: Lavonia police confirm gunshot wound on Grogan street self-inflicted

LAVONIA, Ga. - The Lavonia Police Department (LPD) released an update regarding an investigation into a shooting that took place earlier this evening. While initial...

Hazmat team called after chemical reaction complicates Baldwin fire

BALDWIN, Ga. — Firefighters responding to a structure fire on Park Avenue on Thursday encountered a hazardous chemical reaction that prompted a hazmat response...

Stranger Things finale draws big crowds in Columbus

The season five Stranger Things finale drew big crowds at the AMC theater in Columbus over the New Year holiday. Ismael Tolayo drove from...

Georgians ring in 2026 with local flair

Georgians rang in the new year with lively celebrations across the state. From local spins on the Times Square Ball Drop to fireworks displays...

Hall County welcomes first baby of the new year

HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Hall County welcomed its first baby of the new year on Thursday. Baby Hudson arrived at 2:26 a.m. on Jan....
Georgia Police and Fire Games

Police & Fire Games leaving Gainesville

The Georgia Police & Fire Games is moving out of Gainesville, at least for the next two years. After being hosted by the City...

Athens welcomes New Year’s baby

ATHENS, Ga. — A Northeast Georgia family rang in the New Year with a special arrival. Zantavia Armstead welcomed her baby boy, Zahkari Nymir Hardy,...

CERT officer charged with aggravated battery at Lee Arrendale Prison

HABERSHAM COUNTY — A correctional officer faces felony charges after allegedly injuring an inmate at Lee Arrendale Prison last month. Jay Paramo, 24, of Alto,...

State Patrol: Driver charged after vehicle crashes into downtown Clarkesville building

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — A Cleveland man faces multiple charges after a vehicle crashed into a downtown Clarkesville building Tuesday afternoon, damaging two storefront areas...

Early morning fire in Sautee sends one to Grady by helicopter

SAUTEE, Ga. — One person was airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital early Wednesday after a mobile home fire in the Sautee area, according to...