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Northeast Georgia

Cleveland City Council sets two public hearings on package liquor sales

Cleveland residents could get the chance to vote on whether to allow liquor stores in the city. During a meeting on July 5, Cleveland...

Pedestrian injured after being hit by car on Big A Road

A Toccoa man was injured Tuesday afternoon when a car hit him as he was walking across one of the town's main thoroughfares. 44-year-old Joseph...

Cleveland City Council considers liquor store referendum

The Cleveland City Council is meeting tonight to discuss a proposed liquor store referendum. City administrator Kevin Harris is expected to present information to the...

Habersham County schedules public hearings on proposed millage rate increase

Habersham County property owners are looking at a potential millage rate increase this year. County commissioners are proposing a 1 mill increase, from 11.682...

Elderly woman dies in weekend fire

An elderly woman died in what appears to be an accidental fire at her home in Buford. Hall County Fire Rescue crews responded to the...

Man caught on camera stealing $1200 out of wallet in Hall County

What would you do if you found a wallet with $1,200 in it? The Hall County Sheriff's Office released a video of a man...

Downtown Cornelia railroad crossing to be closed this week

If you're driving through downtown Cornelia this week prepare for a detour. The rail crossing on South Main Street near the Big Red Apple...

Demorest hosts a Glorious Fourth

Live concerts in the park and fireworks will cap off today's Glorious Fourth celebration in Demorest. Concerts featuring Gregg Erwin and Steve Bryson began...

Driver charged with vehicular homicide in Habersham County wreck

The Georgia State Patrol has charged a Toccoa man with first-degree vehicular homicide for a wreck last month in Habersham County. Joseph Lee Austin, 43,...

Name of Lake Lanier drowning victim released

Authorities have identified the man who drowned at a residence on Lake Lanier Saturday as Frantz Joseph Scutt, age 48, of Gainesville. According to the...

Northeast Georgia area Fourth of July celebrations

Independence Day celebrations are scheduled across Northeast Georgia today. Here’s a list of some of the places where you and your family can enjoy...

Fireworks injuries are on the rise; how to stay safe this 4th of July

Independence Day is the most 'explosive' celebration of the year: From communitywide pyrotechnics to backyard fireworks displays, lighting up the night sky can be...