Clarkesville Council to consider board appointments, retirement plan changes Monday
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. - The Clarkesville City Council will take up several year-end items Monday, including board appointments, retirement plan updates, and approval of the...
A Classic Christmas parade fills downtown Lavonia
LAVONIA, Ga. — Downtown Lavonia was full of holiday spirit Sunday as crowds gathered for the city’s annual Christmas parade. This year’s theme, “A...
Alto council expected to vote on 2026 budget Tuesday
ALTO, Ga. - The Alto Town Council is set to vote Tuesday on its 2026 budget, one month after members tabled the spending plan...
White County celebrates Christmas in the Mountains
CLEVELAND, Ga. — Downtown Cleveland came alive Saturday, Dec. 6, as hundreds gathered for the annual Christmas in the Mountains festival. The daylong celebration...
Hall County Sheriff takes leave for health issue; Chief Deputy to lead operations
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) confirmed to media this week that Sheriff Gerald Couch is taking time away from the office...
‘The Most Magical Night of the Year’: Christmas in Cornelia brings families together
The light from Cornelia’s big red apple cut through the early winter dusk and pulled people toward the Christmas in Cornelia event. Families moved...
Lee County deputies recognized as heroes Â
Piedmont Columbus Regional has named deputies Jeremy Brightwell and Jonathan Kennedy with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office as First Friday Heroes for the month of December.Â
The Lee County Sheriff’s...
City Councilor demands mayor release names of city manager finalists
The city council meeting scheduled December 9, 2025, is shaping up to be a showdown between councilors and the mayor over the hiring process...
NGCF awards more than $545K in community grants to North Georgia nonprofits
GAINESVILLE, Ga. - The North Georgia Community Foundation (NGCF) has awarded $545,200 in community grants to 40 nonprofits across the region, continuing its annual...
Gainesville police identify suspect in attempted bank robbery
GAINESVILLE, Ga.- A suspect is in custody after Gainesville police stopped a robbery in progress Thursday afternoon at a Wells Fargo branch on Browns...
Habersham emergency crews tour Fieldale plant months after fire to boost preparedness
CORNELIA, Ga. - Months after a fire forced the evacuation of Fieldale Farms' processing plant in Cornelia, Habersham County emergency personnel joined city and...
Funeral set for local TikTok star
Funeral arrangements are set for Marquaythegoat a popular social media influencer from Columbus whose real name is Marquay Collins. According to Lambs Funeral Home...