GBI called to investigate following death of Hall County Jail inmate
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office has requested the assistance of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation following the weekend death of an inmate at the...
Animal control director: Habersham could break ground on new shelter this year
An empty county-owned lot in Cornelia holds the promise of a new beginning for unwanted animals across Habersham County, and a renewed sense of...
Demorest city council, park commission to meet this week
The City of Demorest will have both their city council and park renovation committee meetings this week in the city's Municipal Building, located at...
Cleveland Walmart reopens after water main break
Shoppers are again being welcomed at Walmart in Cleveland after a water main break shut down the store for nearly five hours on Sunday.
The...
Cornelia Commission to consider leaf and brush ordinance
The City of Cornelia will consider an amendment to their municipal code on Tuesday that would make it illegal for residents to place leaves...
NGTC announces top college honors
Brian Carlucci of Blue Ridge is North Georgia Technical College’s 2022 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner. Nominated by his instructor Dr. Martha...
Alto man arrested after SROs alerted of alleged family violence
An Alto man has been arrested on charges of family violence after school resource officers at Habersham Central High School alerted the sheriff's office...
Baldwin adopts resolution supporting city annexation
The City of Baldwin has joined other Georgia cities in adopting a resolution to support their city's current annexation processes, a response to District...
Red Flag Warning issued for North and Central Georgia
As North Georgians brace for bitterly cold temperatures, some counties are putting a hold on outdoor burn permits because of expected dry, windy weather.
A...
East Hall students recognized for giving emergency aid to traffic guard
When 70-year-old school traffuc guard Lester Harris was hit by a vehicle while directing traffic outside of East Hall High School in November, five...
Athens-Clarke police continue gang crackdown
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department continues its crackdown on criminal street gang activity. Officers arrested two more known gang members this week, police say....
Investigation leads to four drug arrests in Habersham
Four Habersham County residents face drug charges following an 8-month-long investigation by state and local authorities.
On January 25, authorities arrested Shannon Lynn Wade, 38,...