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Northeast Georgia

Memorial service Saturday for grandfather and grandson killed in wreck

Family and friends still in shock over the sudden loss of a beloved Demorest grandfather and grandson are preparing for their funeral. Bobby Lee York,...

Clarkesville’s Mobile History Trailer may debut at Mountain Laurel Festival

Over the last week, a mysterious trailer appeared on the square in Clarkesville. Vinyl-wrapped with historical images of the town, the 22-foot-long 5th-wheel trailer...

Grandfather and grandson killed in Hwy. 115 wreck

Authorities have charged a commercial truck driver with DUI and two counts of vehicular homicide in the deaths of a grandfather and grandson. 47-year-old Michael...

8-year-old airlifted to hospital after rear-end wreck with logging truck

Paramedics airlifted an 8-year-old girl to an Atlanta hospital Tuesday after the car she was riding in rear-ended a logging truck on GA 365...

From shooting in Stephens to Swifties in Atlanta, K-9 Roxy and handler stay on...

It was a busy weekend for Habersham County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Roxy and her handler, Sgt. Eugene Kemp. Friday afternoon, the pair responded to Stephens...

Mary Street Community House set to reopen soon with new look and name

It’s official. The Mary Street Community House renovation is complete. The Clarkesville City Council announced at their Monday evening meeting. Clarkesville Mayor Barrie Aycock...

Habersham County seeks board, authority members

Qualified residents of Habersham County who are interested in serving on any of the following boards should complete and return an application by Friday,...

9 White County firefighters certify for rope rescues

Leaping off the side of buildings and cliffs and dangling in mid-air takes nerves of steel and lots of training. Nine White County firefighters proved...

Man opens fire with semi-automatic rifle, grazing deputy in Toccoa

A man walking around a Toccoa area neighborhood armed with a rifle opened fire on deputies Friday. One deputy was grazed by a bullet,...

Cowboy Bob’s reopens after dump truck tire mishap

After an eventful week, Cowboy Bob’s is back open for business. Late Monday morning, a runaway wheel struck the donut and coffee shop near Clarkesville,...

See moment tire crashes into donut shop

It's one of those "wait for it" moments caught on tape. A security camera captured video of the moment a tire shattered the front window...

Habersham receives County Excellence Award for innovative health program

An innovative program that provides home health visits to chronically ill, underserved patients in Habersham County is again being recognized for its positive impact...