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Northeast Georgia

Cornelia woman returns to Habersham to face meth trafficking charge

A Cornelia woman has been moved from the Hall County jail to Habersham to face a drug trafficking charge. The Habersham County Sheriff's Office took...

Baldwin joins low-income water assistance program

Baldwin is the latest city in Habersham to offer assistance to low-income residents struggling to pay their water bills. The city council on Monday voted...

Hatchett again named Senate Floor Leader by Gov. Kemp

District 50 State Senator Bo Hatchett has again been tapped by Gov. Brian Kemp to serve as one of his Senate Floor Leaders. Hatchett, who...

Ty Akins sworn-in as Habersham County’s District 5 Commissioner

Clarkesville business owner Ty Akins was sworn-in Wednesday morning as Habersham County’s District 5 Commissioner. Probate Judge Pam Wooley conducted the ceremony at the Habersham...

Baldwin gives final approval to 132-acre land annexation

The Baldwin City Council gave its final approval Monday to a major annexation on the south end of Habersham County. The council unanimously approved the...

Connie Franklin sole finalist for Stephens County School Superintendent’s job

The Stephens County Board of Education has named Dr. Connie Franklin as the sole finalist for the position of Superintendent of Stephens County Schools....

Habersham Central prepares for band director’s retirement

February 28, 2023, is more than a year away, but the Habersham County School System is already making plans for that day's departure of...

New HNGA principal expected to be named in January

Eluding to a pending in-house hire, Habersham County School Superintendent Matthew Cooper says he expects to present the board of education with a candidate...

High fire danger conditions across higher elevations of Northeast Georgia

Dry weather will increase the danger of outdoor burning today across parts of Northeast Georgia. The National Weather Service warns of high fire conditions this...

Hall County Courthouse reopens after gas leak

Court is back in session in Hall County where, earlier today, the courthouse was evacuated due to a gas leak. The Gainesville Fire Department says...

School board to hire second SRO for HCHS

The Habersham County Board of Education has approved the hiring of a second School Resource Officer for Habersham Central High School. Superintendent of Schools Matthew...

Habersham County Emergency Services Director Chad Black resigns

Habersham County is losing another long-time public servant. Emergency services director and fire chief Chad Black submitted his notice of resignation on Monday. Black...