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....
Special election set for Georgia House District 121 seat
ATLANTA — Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has called a special election for House District 121 following the resignation of State Rep. Marcus...
Columbus brings magician to teach benefits of recycling
The Columbus Consolidated Government’s Public Works, Columbus Recycles Division and Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission welcome magician Arthur Atsma for “The Magic of Recycling”.
During the...
Goodwill keeps job-training programs running despite SNAP funding pause
Goodwill of North Georgia is continuing to operate its SNAP Employment & Training programs despite the federal funding freeze tied to the government shutdown....
Army Corps of Engineers shuts down parks at Lake Lanier as federal funding stalls
BUFORD, Ga. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) this weekend closed two dozen recreation areas around Lake Lanier due to the ongoing...
Cornelia City Commission to consider annexation, language plan Tuesday
CORNELIA — The Cornelia City Commission will meet Tuesday, Nov. 4, to consider an annexation request and several new business items, including a language...
Mount Airy looks to add farm winery licenses to its alcohol ordinance
MOUNT AIRY — The Mount Airy Town Council will meet Monday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. to consider an amendment to the town’s alcohol...
Two dead in apparent murder-suicide in Flowery Branch
FLOWERY BRANCH — A Gainesville woman was shot and killed Saturday afternoon at a Flowery Branch home, and the gunman then fatally shot himself,...
Cooler weather brings fire hazards
As the sun sets earlier and temperatures drop during the fall and winter, you might be turning up the heat or building a fire....
Funeral Monday for White County High School student killed in wreck
LUMPKIN COUNTY — Funeral services are scheduled Monday for a 16-year-old White County boy killed in a head-on collision Tuesday west of Cleveland. Meanwhile,...
GSP: Driver suffered apparent medical emergency before crashing into utility pole
CORNELIA, Ga. — New details have emerged about a crash last Saturday that sent two people to the hospital and snapped a utility pole...
Flowery Branch man charged with 400 counts of child sexual exploitation
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Hall County Sheriff’s Office says a nearly year-long investigation has led to the arrest of a Flowery Branch man...