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Northeast Georgia

Teddy Bear Toss yields 3,728 stuffed animals

The Columbus River Dragons announced the total number of stuffed animals collected during Saturday night's Teddy Bear Toss game was 3,728. Throughout the next several...

Baldwin first responders set to brighten holidays for local children with annual ‘Shop with...

BALDWIN, Ga.- The holiday season is about to get a little brighter for nearly two dozen local children, as the Baldwin Fire Department and...

A legacy of modernization and service: Reflecting on Chief Josh Ivey’s tenure in Alto

ALTO, Ga. — For nearly nine years, the Alto Police Department (APD) operated under the steady hand of Chief Josh Ivey. From his appointment...

Habersham BOE to review fuel agreement, strategic plan progress at Thursday’s work session

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. - The Habersham County Board of Education will take up a series of operational and planning items Thursday as part of its...

Mully’s Nachoochee Grill closing after 13 years

HELEN, Ga. - After thirteen years in business, Greg “Mully” Ash has announced that he is closing down Mully’s Nacoochee Grill.  In a social...

Citizens express displeasure over search for city manager

Multiple citizens lined up during the public agenda portion of the city council meeting to voice their concerns over the search for a new...

Habersham officials detail 2026 priorities in State of the County Address

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. - Habersham County leaders outlined major infrastructure projects, financial trends and 2026 priorities Wednesday morning during the annual State of the County...

Georgia Department of Natural Resources has gift ideas

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources wants you to give the gift that keeps on giving this Christmas season. This year, make it easy...

Urgent search underway for missing elderly man

STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. — A search is underway in Stephens County for a missing 74-year-old man. According to the sheriff's office, Bobby Joe Ivester was...

Teen suspect surrenders in fatal shooting of McDonald’s employee in Elberton

ELBERTON, Ga. — A 15-year-old suspect is in custody and facing murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenager at a...

Alto again tables 2026 budget; Police Chief Josh Ivey resigns

The Alto Town Council delayed adoption of its 2026 budget on Tuesday, capping a tense evening marked by disagreement over a closed executive session....

PSC hearings disrupted by protestors after surprise agreement with Georgia Power

(Georgia Recorder) — Police escorted demonstrators from a Georgia Public Service Commission meeting on Wednesday morning following the introduction of a surprise agreement between...