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Northeast Georgia

Authorities release name of man found dead at Toccoa Motel; investigation continues

TOCCOA, Ga. — Police have publicly identified the man found dead Thursday morning inside a room at the Toccoa Motel as 50-year-old Dennis Paul...

Franklin County man sentenced to 40 years for rape

HOMER, Ga. — A Franklin County man convicted of rape late last month has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. 31-year old Dennis...

Former Gov. Nathan Deal named Hall County’s 2025–26 RESA Pioneer in Education

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Former Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has been selected as the Hall County School District’s 2025–26 RESA Pioneer in Education, an award...

Hoofbeats and hats. It’s Steeplechase time! 

The social event of the season runs tomorrow, Saturday, November 15, the Steeplechase at Callaway. The gate and hospitality tents open at 9:00 am....

White County completes mandated risk limiting election audit

CLEVELAND- White County Election officials have successfully conducted the mandated Statewide Risk Limiting Audit for the November 4 General/Special Election. The audit was made...

FBI offers $20,000 for information on local businessman’s murder

FBI Atlanta announces a reward of up to $20,000 now for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the two unknown suspects responsible...

Habersham County Jail overcrowding highlights urgent need for new facility

HABERSHAM COUNTY, GA – Recent data released by the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) underscores the persistent issue of jail overcrowding within the county...

Habersham school board honors heroes, student leaders

CLARKESVILLE — The Habersham County Board of Education recognized students, staff and teachers for outstanding achievements Monday night while approving all agenda items unanimously...

Muscogee County Sheriff launches Operation Good Samaritan

Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman launches Operation Good Samaritan to help feed those in need. "We have many in our county who are struggling...

Local radio icon returns to airwaves after health scare

Local radio icon Bear O'Brian is returning to the airwaves Monday, November 17 after back-to-back health battles. It all started in the summer of...

Stephens County man sentenced to life without parole for ex-girlfriend’s stabbing death

TOCCOA, Ga. — A Stephens County man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the stabbing death of Angela Baker of...

Habersham County launches ‘Share the Harvest’ food drive

CLARKESVILLE — With delays in federal SNAP benefits affecting thousands of northeast Georgia residents, the Habersham County Board of Commissioners has launched a countywide...