Deal declares State of Emergency in southeast Georgia ahead of winter storm
Following a Winter Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service and acting on a recommendation from the state’s Emergency Operations Command, Gov. Nathan...
Chamber to host Pre-Legislative Forum Â
Lawmakers return to the Georgia State Capitol for the start of the next legislative session on Jan. 8. Before that, you'll have a chance...
Bruce Harkness returns to Demorest City Council
Assumes seat previously held by his son
The City of Demorest's recently elected mayor and council members have been sworn into office. Mayor Rick Austin and...
Home heating safety tips to get you through this bitter cold
Atlanta – With bitter cold temperatures in the forecast throughout the week, the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office wants to remind Georgians of...
Smoke alarm causes fire scare at Tallulah Falls School
School president praises firefighters' quick response
Tallulah Falls School President and Head of School Larry Peevy says he's thankful that a weekend fire scare at...
Clarkesville Police seek public’s help with bomb threat investigation
Clarkesville Police are asking for the public's help to identify the person who phoned in a bomb threat to a local fast food restaurant.
Police...
Law enforcement out in force New Year’s Eve
Law enforcement is putting New Year's Eve partiers on alert: If you drink, don't drive! A post to the Habersham County Sheriff's Facebook page...
NEGA braces for subfreezing temps
Northeast Georgians are bracing for subfreezing temperatures. A very cold arctic airmass will build over the region today (Dec. 31). Subfreezing temperatures are expected to...
America at Another Crossroads
Editor's Note: Bob Justus is an Air Force veteran, political observer, and columnist. The views expressed in this commentary are his.
With all the political...
Georgia DOT district office moves
(Gainesville) - The newly constructed three-story building on Jesse Jewell Parkway will have a new tenant this month, the Georgia DOT.
District Engineer, Brent Cook,...
Trust fund established for children orphaned after parents’ apparent murder/suicide
A trust fund has been established for the children of a Franklin County couple who died in an apparent murder/suicide just before Christmas.
The bodies...
Life Insurance Policy Locator finds $6.6M for Georgia consumers
(Atlanta) - Hundreds of Georgia consumers are reaping the benefits of an online tool that helps find missing benefits. The Life Insurance Policy Locator was launched...