Emergency workers battle it out for gridiron glory and a good cause
The 6th Annual Battle of the Heroes took to the turf at Raider Stadium Saturday to raise money for charity. Fire and EMS personnel...
Unusual but welcome: Two health insurers opt to cut exchange rates
Two of the four health insurers in the 2019 Georgia insurance exchange, in a surprising move, are set to make reductions in monthly premiums...
Candidates qualify for local office
It appears local businessman Joe Elam (pictured) will be the next mayor of Baldwin. Elam was the only candidate to qualify to run for...
Public’s help sought finding fugitive
Suspect may be armed. Officials urge don't confront him. Report any sightings to law enforcement.
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Marshals are seeking...
German company to create 100 jobs in Banks County
A German manufacturer is investing $45 million in a new manufacturing facility in Banks County. The plant will bring with it 100 new jobs.
Gov. Nathan...
Homeowner’s actions prevent fire from spreading
A Clarkesville firefighter carries a hose into a house on Pine Avenue in Demorest where fire broke out in a back bedroom. (Daniel Purcell/Now...
Elam resigns from Baldwin City Council to run for mayor
Baldwin City Council Member Joe Elam has resigned from the council to run for mayor.  His resignation was effective August 15, 2018.
The city issued a...
Horton: “Very humbled and very honored” to be named Chamber president
The Habersham County Chamber of Commerce has hired Clarkesville Economic Development Director Mary Beth Horton as its new president. Chamber chairman Philip Smith made the...
Mountain Education Charter High School holds ribbon cutting for new central office
(Cleveland)- A building that once housed the West Family Restaurant and Western Sizzlin Restaurant between Cleveland and Helen has been transformed into the beautiful...
WoodmenLife donates scholarship to North Georgia Technical College
WoodmenLife Cornelia Chapter 553 recently donated $500 to the North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) Foundation. The donation was made at the Foundation’s meeting in...
Life in Motion: Moving day
The TMU Bears soccer team volunteers to help carry luggage into the dorms for incoming freshmen on Move In Day at Truett McConnell University....
Deal: Georgia was home to a record 455 film and television projects in FY...
Productions generated $9.5 billion for Georgia’s economy
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Georgia-lensed feature film and television productions generated a total economic impact of...