Cornelia family displaced by chimney fire
CORNELIA, Ga. — Cornelia firefighters fought through cold, blustery winds Monday night to contain a blaze that broke out in a home on the...
Franklin County man convicted of rape in Banks County trial
HOMER, Ga. — A Franklin County man has been found guilty of rape following a four-day trial in Banks County Superior Court.
A jury convicted...
Baldwin police seek ‘person of interest’ in Alto gas station burglary
ALTO, Ga. — The Baldwin Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at the Shell Station located at 416 Wilbanks Road in Alto...
Columbus recording artist performs at National Veterans Day ParadeÂ
Tim Maggart is an Army veteran. His family's military service, dating back multiple generations, inspires the music he writes and records. This past weekend,...
Three sentenced for killing 16-year-old Dennie Henderson
Ty’Quavious Richmond, Patrick Montgomery, Jr., and Dereon Montgomery were sentenced for the 2024 shooting death of 16-year-old Dennie Henderson outside the Springhill Suites on...
Principal’s alert triggers child molestation investigation
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an out-of-state resident on child molestation charges following an investigation that began earlier this...
Partial SNAP benefits issued in Georgia
Based on new federal directives, the Georgia Department of Human Services will issue partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November. SNAP recipients...
Habersham school board to recognize students, review finances at Monday meeting
CLARKESVILLE — The Habersham County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, with student and teacher recognitions, financial...
NGTC recognized for supporting foster and homeless students
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) has received the first-ever Embark Georgia Center Campus Partner Award, recognizing its exceptional commitment to students...
Clarkesville Council to vote on GDOT roundabout agreement
CLARKESVILLE — The Clarkesville City Council will meet Monday evening to consider several transportation and public-safety agreements, recognize community partners, and hear reports from...
Columbus State University to honor veterans November 10
Area veterans are invited to be honored at a ceremony on Monday, Nov. 10, that kicks off a day-long series of events at Columbus...
Road closed all week at Judicial Center construction site
Monday, November 10, through Friday, November 14, a section of 2nd Avenue between 9th Street and 10th Street will be closed to all vehicular...