STORM UPDATE: Several thousand in Northeast Georgia still without power
Georgia Power and regional electric cooperatives have restored power to most of their customers left in the dark by Monday's windy winter storm. Approximately...
Animal control, the sheriff’s department and battling the “Cow Problem”
Editor's Note: A recent town hall meeting in Habersham County revealed a number of public safety issues affecting the county. Over the next several...
Alto police awarded state car seat grant
The Alto Police Department has been awarded a car seat mini-grant to provide car seats to families facing financial difficulty.
Through the mini-grant from the Georgia...
Shooting investigation underway after man shot in Athens
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is investigating a Monday afternoon shooting incident where a 23-year-old man was shot.
Monday around 11:37 a.m., the Athens-Clarke County...
Powerline repairs block off area of Toccoa Highway, detour in place
After Sunday night's storms, many of Northeast Georgia's powerlines sustained serious damage. Many are still in the process of being repaired— and one is...
Jerry Harkness sworn in as Demorest mayor
Jerry Harkness is now officially the mayor of Demorest after his election in November.
Harkness won the municipal election against former Demorest Fire Cheif Ken...
HMC welcomes first baby of 2022
Habersham Medical Center has welcomed its first baby of the New Year.
Baby Mia was delivered at the hospital in Demorest at 8 a.m. on...
Athens-Clarke Police investigate New Year’s Eve shooting
Athens-Clarke County Police are investigating a New Year's Eve shooting that severely injured a 20-year-old man. Joseph Cunningham was shot through the leg while walking...
Helen joins cities across Georgia, U.S. in ringing in the New Year
Revelers gathered at the Festhalle in Helen Friday to ring in the New Year. The annual celebration - billed as a family-friendly event -...
White County awarded mini-grant to purchase child passenger seats
White County is in line to receive a grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety that will be used to purchase child passenger...
COVID-19 cases are surging, but HMC is operating as usual
With the current surge in COVID-19 cases across the state, local hospitals and emergency services are feeling the brunt of that surge as emergency...
Public safety officials respond to concerns about emergency response times
Habersham citizens have shared their frustrations and concerns with slow response times from the county's emergency services online, and citizens brought those concerns forward...