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Northeast Georgia

47 area weather sirens will blast at 9:30 am tomorrow

According to our weather expert, Tyler Penland, the skies will be sunny and blue, but the weather sirens will be sounding Wednesday at 9:30...

Faust elected Baldwin mayor; Johnston and Elam return to local government

Baldwin voters chose new leadership Tuesday, electing Douglas Faust as the city’s next mayor and returning former mayor Joe Elam to city government. Faust, a...

White County voters approve FLOST

White County voters resoundingly approved a new Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) to lower property taxes, giving the measure nearly 76% support. According to...

Hall County man charged after reported ‘rolling domestic’ incident in Habersham County

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Habersham County Sheriff’s Office investigators have charged a Hall County man with false imprisonment and drug possession following a reported “rolling...

Sheriff releases names of victim, gunman in Flowery Branch murder-suicide

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Hall County Sheriff's Office has released the names of the victim and gunman in a weekend murder-suicide in Flowery...

Fire destroys home south of Lula

HALL COUNTY, Ga. — A midday fire left a Hall County home in ruins Tuesday, displacing two adults and their dog. Just after noon, Hall...

Sheriff seizes $243,754 worth of drugs in one bust

The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Special Operation Unit and the Russell County Sheriff’s Office concluded a joint narcotics investigation. The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office...

Habersham County Sheriff’s Office earns top honors at Governor’s Challenge Awards

MACON, Ga. – The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office had a standout showing at the 26th-annual Governor’s Office of Highway Safety’s Governor’s Challenge Awards last...

Columbus polling precincts a ghost town for special election

Voter turnout is slow for today's special election with local polling precincts resembling a ghost town in Columbus. Two of the five seats on...

Mt. Airy Council advances winery license amendment

MOUNT AIRY, Ga. — The Mount Airy Town Council on Monday held the first reading of an amendment to its alcohol ordinance that would...

Columbus State University’s Archives celebrates 50 years with special event

Columbus State University’s Archives & Special Collections has planned a day-long celebration on Thursday, Nov. 6, to mark the end of its year-long series...

Hall County leaders release video warning students about hoax school threats

HALL COUNTY, Ga. – Local law enforcement is earning high praise for its proactive and innovative approach to securing school systems and educating students...