Fire marshal: Hoschton house fire intentionally set; suspect arrested
HOSCHTON, Ga. — A Thursday night house fire in Hoschton is under investigation after officials determined it was intentionally set.
At approximately 7:40 p.m. on...
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School launches land conservation project
RABUN GAP, Ga. — Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School has entered into a long-term partnership with Naturion to restore and permanently protect a tract of school-owned...
White County begins long-range planning for new courthouse, other capital projects
CLEVELAND, Ga. - The White County Board of Commissioners this week approved a new five-year comprehensive plan for the county. During that meeting, Commission...
Pedestrian-train collision in Lula ruled apparent suicide
LULA — The death of a pedestrian struck by a train Thursday afternoon in Lula appears to be a suicide, according to a preliminary...
White County United Way distributes $80,000 to local agencies
CLEVELAND (WRWH) — United Way of White County distributed $80,000 on Thursday to 12 community agencies serving residents across the county.
United Way Board Vice...
Two-vehicle crash blocks Hwy. 115, sends two to hospital
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — A two-vehicle crash shut down Highway 115 at Peachtree Cove on Friday, blocking traffic in both directions between the White County...
Gainesville teen accused of sending 14-year-old girl’s nude photos to her teacher, classmates
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A 19-year-old Gainesville man has been charged with multiple felony sex offenses after authorities say he groomed and exploited a 14-year-old...
Death investigation underway after body found in Phenix City
On February 25, 2026, the Phenix City Police Department responded to a report of a deceased person located at the 900 block of Broad...
Former Rabun County High School cafeteria worker charged with child molestation
CLAYTON, GA – A cafeteria employee at Rabun County High School has been terminated and arrested following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct...
Arrest made in Schomburg Road auto break-ins
Over the past several weeks, the Columbus Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit investigated a series of vehicle break-ins in the Schomburg Road area. The...
School leaders tie ESPLOST renewal to low millage rate, growth planning
CLEVELAND, Ga. — Habersham County school leaders on Thursday outlined a wide-ranging five-year capital plan tied to the renewal of the district’s Education Special...
‘You Are The Reason’ campaign connects county government with the community
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. - Habersham County is putting faces to services through its new customer service campaign, “You Are The Reason,” launched this year by...