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Northeast Georgia

HEMC investigating cause of fire that disrupted Trailwave internet service

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Habersham EMC continues to investigate the cause of a fire that knocked out internet service to hundreds of Trailwave fiber customers...

Athens woman hospitalized, suspect charged after early morning shooting

Athens-Clarke County police arrested a 74-year-old man Monday after a woman was found shot inside a Baxter Street business, authorities said. Officers responded around 6:38...

Joint police/fire Christmas event put Demorest at center of holiday cheer

Santa waved from the side of the road, standing in the shade of the historic oak trees at the courthouse in Demorest. A jolly...

Combat veteran launches campaign for Mayor of Columbus

Combat veteran Steve Kelly officially launched his campaign for Mayor of Columbus this Sunday in front of a handful of supporters. Kelly told those...

Overnight fire damages Krystal in Oakwood; Mundy Mill Road briefly closed

An early morning fire damaged a Krystal restaurant in Oakwood early Monday morning, prompting a temporary road closure as firefighters worked to control the...

Two dead, one injured in Northeast Georgia shooting; GBI investigating

ELBERT COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that left two people dead and another seriously injured Saturday afternoon in Elbert County. Elbert...

Mt. Airy council to swear in new member, hold second reading on farm winery...

MT. AIRY — The Mount Airy Town Council will meet Monday night with a full agenda that includes the swearing-in of a new council...

Three juveniles arrested for Phenix City homicide

Three juveniles were arrested for the shooting death of Joseph Tassoni in Phenix City, AL. According to a press release from the Phenix City...

Demorest Council to consider water rate changes

DEMOREST, GA — The Demorest City Council will tackle a wide slate of policy, planning and personnel items Tuesday evening during a combined work...

Popular social media influencer’s cause of death pending

The cause of death for popular social media influencer Marquaythegoat is still undetermined according to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan. The TikTok star from...

Dahlonega man killed in head-on collision on Highway 115

LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — A Dahlonega man has been identified as the driver killed in a head-on collision Friday night on Highway 115. Lumpkin...

Cornelia Commission to take up major zoning, annexation and infrastructure items Tuesday

CORNELIA, GA — The Cornelia City Commission is set for a full agenda Tuesday night, with major votes and updates expected on annexation, zoning,...