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Northeast Georgia

No injuries reported in fire at Fieldale Farms in Baldwin

Multiple fire and EMS units responded early Friday morning to a report of a fire at Fieldale Farms in Baldwin. Habersham 911 dispatched firefighters to...

Elevated fire danger with dry weather

Forecasters and fire officials warn of an increased risk of grass and wildfires in extreme Northeast Georgia due to the weather. The National Weather Service...

Volunteers serve up hot meal, warm fellowship in Cornelia

Those looking for a hot meal and warm fellowship this Thanksgiving found it today at the Community House in Cornelia where dozens of volunteers...

Police chase ends in wreck in White County

A 27-year-old Dahlonega man who led deputies on a police chase escaped serious injury when he wrecked his Jeep and overturned in downtown Cleveland...

GA 365 wreck sends woman to the hospital

A two-vehicle crash on GA 365 North in Mt. Airy sent one woman to the hospital with minor injuries, officials say. The crash involved...

Trial pending for Dahlonega man accused of assaulting, murdering ex-girlfriend

A Dahlonega man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend in Alto will have to wait at least several more months for his day in court....

Cornelia woman charged with drug trafficking

Drug agents charged a Cornelia woman with drug trafficking after a traffic stop led to her arrest. Police stopped 41-year-old Brandi Hurt on Monday, November...

Level Grove Road reopens in time for Thanksgiving weekend

After over 4 months of work, Level Grove Road is back open to traffic, just in time for Thanksgiving weekend. The road first closed in...

Public health officials encourage safe gatherings this Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving nearly here and friends and family coming together to celebrate the holidays, the District 2 Public Health Office encourages gathering safely this...

Fire damages garage and apartment in White County

White County Fire officials say there were no injuries as a result of a residential fire Tuesday. White County Fire Chief Seth Weaver said the...

GEFA provides solar energy funding for Habersham aquatic center

The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) has awarded Habersham County $175,815 to install solar panels at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center. If the Habersham...

Vacant gas station in Clarkesville demolished

The old gas station on Grant Street in Clarkesville next to the Copper Pot has been demolished. Friday, Nov. 19, the property owner had the...