Smiths Station shooting prompts petition to change gun law
A deadly Smiths Station shooting has prompted a petition to change the legal age for firearm ownership in Alabama. 34-year-old Anthony Hodge was shot...
Fire damages Casa Bariachi in Cornelia; no injuries reported
CORNELIA, Ga. – Officials are working to determine what caused a fire at Casa Bariachi Mexican Grill on Friday morning. The popular Cornelia restaurant...
Pioneer RESA to assist in search for new school superintendent
CLEVELAND, Ga. - The White County Board of Education has voted to partner with Pioneer RESA to facilitate the search for a new Superintendent...
White County Parks and Recreation named Agency of the Year
CLEVELAND, Ga. — White County Parks and Recreation has been named Agency of the Year by the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA). The...
Possibility of more student housing in North Downtown Athens raises concerns with public
The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission held their agenda-setting session on Tuesday. One of the main areas of concern was the development of more...
Russell County Coroner loses family member in Phenix City crash
Russell County Coroner Arthur Sumbry is mourning the loss of his own family member after a fatal crash Wednesday night October 22, 2025. The...
Demorest holds second budget hearing
DEMOREST — The Demorest City Council held its final public hearing Tuesday night on the city’s proposed 2026 budget and millage rate, but no...
Gainesville man charged with 80 counts of child exploitation
HALL COUNTY — A Gainesville man already facing charges in a previous child exploitation case has been arrested again—this time on 80 new felony...
Hart County firefighters contain evening house fire
HART COUNTY, Ga. — Hart County firefighters quickly contained a house fire Thursday evening, preventing it from spreading to nearby structures.
According to officials, the...
Habersham E-911 Children’s Fun Fest Oct. 23 in Clarkesville
The countdown is over! Tonight from 5 to 8 p.m., families will gather at the Habersham County Fairgrounds for one of Northeast Georgia’s most...
Traffic offense leads to discovery of 16 pounds of marijuana
The Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit arrested two men following a recent narcotics investigation that led to the seizure of more than 16...
Winn Dixie to close in Columbus
Southeastern grocers, LLC (SEG) parent company of Winn Dixie announced several store closings including the Columbus location on Veterans Parkway. According to a press...