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...
It’s Election Day in Georgia
Georgia voters will head to the polls today to cast ballots in two statewide Public Service Commission races and a host of local municipal...
Where to vote in Habersham
If you're unsure of where to cast your ballot on Tuesday in Habersham, here's a look at which precincts are open. Remember, on election...
Five Fort Benning schools operating with no pay
Teachers and staff at DoDEA schools are not receiving pay, including those working at Dexter, McBride, Stowers, and White Elementary schools, and Faith Middle...
E-911 carjacking call sparks heavy police response near Tom Arrendale Interchange
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — An apparent misunderstanding over a 911 call triggered a large police response near the Tom Arrendale Interchange Monday evening, but investigators...
Reward offered after gun pulled at Flowery Branch football game
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Hall County School District is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who...
Five people displaced after Ballard Way Apartment fire
A spokesman for Columbus Fire and EMS said five people were displaced after an apartment fire the night of November 2, 2025. The structure...
Navy Federal offers Paycheck Assistance Program as shutdown continues
 A spokesperson for Navy Federal said the credit union is offering the Paycheck Assistance Program to eligible members who are military or federal workers...
Former Habersham school superintendent Jerry Hooper dies at 83
CORNELIA — Jerry Hooper, the last elected superintendent of Habersham County Schools and a beloved longtime math teacher at Habersham Central High School, passed...
Baldwin City Council cancels Nov. 3 meeting due to lack of quorum
The City of Baldwin has canceled its November 3 work session and council meeting because not enough council members would be present to conduct...
Pedestrian killed in crash on Athens highway identified
ATHENS — Athens police have identified the man struck and killed in a pedestrian crash a week ago as 22-year-old Elmer Gualna-Mez of Athens....