Porch Pirate Operations leads to 17 arrests
The Columbus Police Department conducted three separate porch pirate operations over the past several weeks as the holiday shopping season ramps up. These operations...
Georgia regulators approve massive power grid expansion to serve data centers
ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — Georgia regulators unanimously approved a massive expansion of the state’s power grid Friday, approving Georgia Power’s request for nearly 10,000...
Kroger employee suffers possible skull fracture after car crashes into store
A police report by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department is revealing more information regarding Tuesday’s car crash into the Alps Road Kroger.
Police say video...
Phenix City names interim Superintendent
The Phenix City Board of Education has named Nathan Walters as Interim Superintendent, effective January 1, 2026. Walters has served as Superintendent Designee since...
Helen man faces assault and molestation charges after hotel standoff
HELEN, Ga. — A 51-year-old man faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault and child molestation, following an incident at a Helen hotel on Monday...
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley courts rural voters in Habersham County
HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Republican U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley stopped in Habersham County Friday as part of a listening tour focused on rural...
Holcomb named Habersham Chamber president
HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — The Habersham County Chamber of Commerce has named a new president.
The Chamber’s Board of Directors unanimously selected Candice Holcomb after...
Storms knock out power across Northeast Georgia; crews work overnight
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Strong storms that moved through Northeast Georgia overnight knocked out power to thousands of customers across the region, prompting utility crews...
Lakemont man arrested on assault and child cruelty charges
RABUN COUNTY, Ga. — A Lakemont man is in custody following a traffic stop Saturday night on Highway 441. Deputies arrested 32-year-old Stephen Dorminey...
Athens police name suspect, get warrants in fatal shooting
Athens-Clarke County police have identified a suspect and obtained arrest warrants in a shooting that killed 26-year-old Anargyros Mantas.
Police said officers responded to a...
Habersham County officials warn of long lines as property tax deadline nears
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Habersham County property owners have until midnight Friday, Dec. 19, to pay their property tax bills, and county officials are urging...
Unreconciled 2025 finances stall Alto’s 2026 budget, GMA consultant tells council
ALTO, Ga. — Alto’s repeatedly delayed 2026 budget remains unresolved because the town’s 2025 financials have only been reconciled through August, leaving council members...