Missing Athens woman found dead after extensive search
ATHENS, Ga. — The Athens-Clarke County Police Department (ACCPD) confirmed Monday that 77-year-old Lillie Mae Wade, missing since Friday night, was found dead after...
Cleveland man dies after wreck on GA 105 in Demorest
DEMOREST, Ga. — A Cleveland man died Saturday, hours after his vehicle was rear-ended on Georgia Highway 105/Cannon Bridge Road in Demorest.
According to authorities,...
Dueling Pianos hits the right note for Circle of Hope
Under a clear October sky, the Arrendale Amphitheater at Piedmont University came alive with laughter, song, and the clinking of glasses. Nearly 300 people...
Rash of weekend wrecks in Habersham keeps first responders busy
HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — A series of automobile crashes unfolded across Habersham County over the weekend, keeping first responders busy for much of the...
GBI assisting in death investigation in Hall County
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Hall County Sheriff’s Office and Oakwood Police Department with a death investigation...
Hiker airlifted after medical emergency at Dukes Creek Falls
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — White County emergency personnel made their third mountain rescue of the week on Saturday after a hiker experienced a medical...
Newspaper publisher passes away
Columbus has lost another icon. Helmut Gertjegerdes, the former managing editor and co-publisher of The Columbus Times Newspaper, passed away earlier this week.
He was...
Heartbroken owner pleads for help finding missing service dog in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Ga. — For nearly a week, Brandy Walters says she has searched day and night for her missing service dog, Sasha. The loyal...
Second rescue this week on Mount Yonah
CLEVELAND, Ga. — First responders with White County Public Safety were dispatched to Yonah Mountain Thursday night in an attempt to locate an injured...
Community invited to honor K-9 Champ at public memorial service
TOCCOA, Ga. — The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office will hold a public memorial service honoring K-9 Champ and his handler, Sgt. Kiser, on Wednesday,...
Cornelia awards sign grant to downtown business
The Cornelia Downtown Development Authority has awarded a $475 sign grant to More For Less General Merchandise to support its new signage downtown.
The reimbursable...
Grocers put locks on meat as SNAP crisis looms
Grocery stores are putting locks on meat products as the SNAP crisis looms. The food benefits will not be paid in November. According to...