Georgia lawmakers approve $3,000 pay raise for certified teachers and personnel
Georgia teachers will get a $3,000 pay raise starting July 1, after the House and Senate Thursday overwhelmingly approved the state's Fiscal Year 2020...
HEMC customers in Cleveland to be assessed franchise fee
(Cleveland)- Residents and businesses in the city of Cleveland who are customers of Habersham Electric will notice an increase in their power bill beginning...
As Kemp celebrates waiver win, White House pivot may complicate things
Gov. Brian Kemp signs Senate Bill 106 into law
The state affirmed Wednesday that it will pursue its waiver plan despite the Trump administration’s renewed...
Savage pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in shooting death of Demorest man
A Habersham County Superior Court Judge today sentenced Tommy Savage to 30 years in prison for the April 2016 shooting death of Jesse Looney...
Rabid fox attacks man out walking his dog in Demorest
A leisurely afternoon walk with his dog turned into a frightening wildlife attack for one local man.
He was walking his dog on Jud Tench...
Cleveland man charged with child molestation
(Cleveland) -A 36-year-old Cleveland man has been charged with Child Molestation and other charges.
Captain Rick Kelley, Investigative Division White County Sheriff’s office, said...
Former Cleveland auto dealer Mitch Simpson arrested
(Cleveland) - Former Cleveland auto dealer Mitch Simpson was arrested Tuesday at his home in Habersham County by Georgia Department of Revenue Agents. The arrests...
Clarkesville lifts Boil Water Advisory for Timber Ridge
The City of Clarkesville today lifted its boil water advisory for the Timber Ridge subdivision. It was the only remaining area under the advisory following...
North Georgia Technical College Alumni Association seeks annual Alumni Award nominations
North Georgia Technical College is seeking nominations for this year's Alumni Awards. The awards honor alumni who have made outstanding contributions in their workplaces, communities,...
NGTC inducts new members into National Technical Honor Society
NGTC's NTHS inductees are, front row (l-r): Karen Roche, Jessica Black, Ashley Mayer, Amelia Hill, Amy Power, Addie Pitts and Yesica Duran-Mora. Back row...
Harassment started after Gasaway questioned courthouse land deal
Julia Gasaway is a former Habersham County teacher and the mother of House District 28 State Representative candidate Dan Gasaway. The opinions expressed in...
Mt. Airy woman charged with child molestation
An accused child molester is out of jail on bond after turning herself into authorities last week.
26-year-old Jennifer Paige Gibbs was arrested on March 20. She's...