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Northeast Georgia

Baldwin delays emergency plan, fire aid agreement for review

BALDWIN, Ga. — The Baldwin City Council postponed action Tuesday night on two public safety agreements, opting to move both items to a future...

Baldwin accountant investigated for alleged $1.7M property ‘prank’

BALDWIN, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has confirmed an active investigation into a City of Baldwin employee. Sources close to the...

Clarkesville approves court technology fee, takes cautious stance on county fire consolidation

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The Clarkesville City Council unanimously approved a new $10 municipal court technology fee Monday night and signaled it is not ready...

GSP: Hall County sheriff nearly three times over legal limit when stopped for DUI

HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Newly released records from the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) reveal Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch’s blood alcohol content was nearly...

Toccoa police arrest 58-year-old man after months-long rape investigation

TOCCOA, Ga. — A Toccoa man has been arrested following what police described as an extensive and in-depth investigation into a reported sexual assault. After...

Colin Gray, father of accused shooter, found guilty in precedent-setting Apalachee shooting trial

(GPB News) - Colin Gray, the father of suspected Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, has been found guilty of two counts of second-degree...

Who is Ben Garcia?

In early February, Ben Garcia and his political consulting firm, Magnolia Grove Consultants, were caught in the middle of a political firestorm. Mayoral candidate...

Clarkesville officer honored at Georgia Capitol

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Last week at the Georgia State Capitol, lawmakers recognized Clarkesville Police Officer Terry “J” Palmer Jr. with resolutions adopted by both...

Fifteen candidates qualify for local election on first day

Fifteen candidates submitted paperwork and fees to have their name on the ballot on the first day of qualifying in Columbus. Candidates have until...

East Alabama man charged with abusing his wife

An East Alabama man is facing multiple charges after a criminal investigation revealed he was abusing his wife according to a press release from...

Atlanta man charged with arson in South Hall house fire

HALL COUNTY, Ga. — An Atlanta man has been charged with first-degree arson in connection with a house fire Thursday evening in South Hall...

Mt. Airy moves forward on downtown engineering, approves court technology fee

MOUNT AIRY, Ga. — The Mt. Airy City Council voted unanimously Monday to hire Baldwin-based Foothills Land Design to provide engineering services for the...