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...
Wrap your hands around a cup of mulled holiday cheer at Hardman Farms Victorian...
Hardman Farm State Historic Site extends an invitation that requires no persuasion, for the prospect speaks for itself. On selected evenings in December, the...
Suspects wanted for Eufaula triple shooting
On 16 December 2025 at approximately 6:40 p.m., three individuals knocked on a door at the Bluff Park Apartments complex. Once the door was...
Raccoon tests positive for rabies
A raccoon from the Timbercreek subdivision near Whitesville Road was tested on December 17, 2025, by the Georgia Public Health Laboratory and found to...
White County Animal Shelter waives adoption fees through Christmas
CLEVELAND, Ga. — White County Animal Control is waiving adoption fees for dogs and cats through Christmas as part of an “Empty the Shelter”...
City Councilor: ‘A job offer was made’
City Councilor Toyia Tucker took to social media to share with her followers a job offer was made for the city manager position. "When...
Alto council meets today with GMA consultant as 2026 budget remains unresolved
ALTO, Ga. — The Alto mayor and town council will meet Thursday, Dec. 18, with Georgia Municipal Association consultant Pete Pyrzenski to discuss planning...
Man dies after overnight shooting in Athens
ATHENS, Ga. — Athens-Clarke County police are investigating the shooting death of a 26-year-old man found early Thursday in the downtown area.
Officers responded to...
City Councilor spars with mayor over search for city manager
The search for a new city manager sparked a heated confrontation between Councilor John Anker and Mayor Skip Henderson during Tuesday night's city council...
Suspect steals $15,000 worth of tools in Harris County
The Harris County Sheriff's office announced an arrest has been made for the theft of tools valued at $15,000. On December 8, 2025, deputies...
Uncertainty surrounds future of Apple Mountain Golf Club as entire property heads to auction
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Apple Mountain Golf Club, the only public golf course in Habersham County and a longtime hub for local golfers and student-athletes,...