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Northeast Georgia

Waffle House plans, hotel talk fuel development buzz in Clarkesville

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Several commercial and residential development projects are moving forward across Clarkesville, though most remain in early or transitional stages, according to...

Charitable giving tax deductions for 2025 end today 

No money, no mission. Donations to charity are generally highest from Thanksgiving through the end of the year, and most nonprofit organizations rely on those gifts to fund...

LaGrange police investigate shooting

On December 20, 2025, at around 7:37PM, LaGrange Police Officers responded to 1514 Vernon Road, WellStar West Georgia Medical Center in reference to person...

Garage fire damages home, destroys three vehicles in Hall County

HALL COUNTY, Ga. - Hall County firefighters battled a residential fire Tuesday night that damaged a garage, attic space and destroyed three vehicles, according...

Buddhist monks persist in peace walk despite injuries as thousands follow them on social...

ATLANTA (AP) — A group of Buddhist monks is persevering in their walking trek across much of the U.S. to promote peace, even after...

No. 3 Georgia and No. 6 Mississippi brace for rematch in the Sugar Bowl...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — For the Georgia Bulldogs and coach Kirby Smart, last year's Sugar Bowl brought a heavy dose of sadness that had...

7 displaced by Clermont house fire

HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Firefighters battled a residential blaze Tuesday afternoon that damaged a two-story home in Clermont, officials said. At about 2:30 p.m. on...

One dead after early-morning house fire in Hall County

HALL COUNTY, Ga. — The investigation continues following the early morning death of a man in a Hall County house fire. Investigators say Mark Anthony...
Alto arrest on Gainesville Hwy

Alto traffic stop results in trafficking, firearm charges

ALTO, Ga. — A traffic stop on Gainesville Highway has led to the arrest of 59-year-old Edwin A. Noble of Cumming, Ga., on multiple...

Tractor-trailer crash knocks out power, causes delays in Lavonia

LAVONIA, Ga. - A tractor-trailer struck a power pole in Lavonia, knocking out power and causing traffic delays, according to the Lavonia Police Department. The...

Pulling for Patriots spots filling up quickly 

The annual skeet shooting event benefitting the House of Heroes of the Chattahoochee Valley will be held on February 21, 2026, but competitors are...

Red Flag Warning issued for Northeast Georgia amid dangerous fire conditions

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. - A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Northeast Georgia this afternoon and evening as dry air and breezy conditions...