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Athens police investigating death of 22-year-old Winterville man

ATHENS, Ga. — Athens-Clarke County police are investigating the death of a 22-year-old man found unresponsive Thursday night downtown. Around 8:16 p.m. on November 6,...

Two hospitalized after crash on Ga. 17 near Clarkesville

CLARKESVILLE — Two people were injured Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Ga. 17 in the area of Cool Springs Road. According to the...

SNAP delays and more ways to help during shutdown

Money will begin to trickle in for SNAP recipients, but it could take weeks to receive, and it will be about half of the...

Habersham schools earn clean audit

CLARKESVILLE — Habersham County Schools earned a top financial rating for the third consecutive year and heard updates Thursday on facilities and transportation projects...

Habersham to honor longtime appraiser Joan Church Nov. 7

CLARKESVILLE — After 57 years of dedicated service, Habersham County’s longest-serving employee, Joan Church, will be honored at a community retirement party this Friday,...

Cornelia receives state arts grant for Ward 4 mural honoring community history

CORNELIA — A new mural celebrating the history and diversity of Cornelia’s Ward 4 neighborhood is set to become the city’s next public art...

Blairsville man charged in early morning assault

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — A Blairsville man is behind bars after authorities say he severely injured another man during an early morning assault on Wednesday. The...

Baldwin City Council to take up comprehensive plan, GEFA loan resolution Thursday

BALDWIN — After postponing its Nov. 3 meeting due to a lack of quorum, the Baldwin City Council will meet tonight for a combined...

Georgia SNAP payments still in limbo

Update: A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump Administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for the month of November by Friday November...

Habersham School Board to review facilities, counseling program, and surplus property

CLARKESVILLE — The Habersham County Board of Education will meet for a work session at 4:30 p.m. today to review facility needs, transportation department...

Public safety power line training boosts storm readiness

HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Habersham County first responders teamed up Wednesday for hands-on training with Habersham EMC. The session focused on how to stay safe...

Local communities get a boost from Georgia Council for the Arts

More than 60 arts and cultural programs in 48 counties across the state have been awarded a total of $600,000 in funding. The Georgia...