Home News Page 1617

News

HEMC Annual Meeting: A Family Affair

Tyler Wilbanks attends the HEMC business meeting after some face painting fun during the local cooperative's annual meeting in Mt. Airy on July 23. HEMC...

Alleged drug traffickers arrested

Authorities say a meth trafficking ring with operations in Georgia, North and South Carolina has been dismantled. Special Agent in Charge of the Appalachian...

School board officially sets its 2016 millage rate

Habersham's Board of Education officially adopted its millage rate for the fiscal year 2016 on Monday morning. The Board's official fiscal year begins July 1...

Board of Education approves personnel

On Monday morning, in the meeting of the Habersham County Board of Education, Board members voted unanimously in favor of the following: Approved Personnel, 2015-2016: Cornelia Elementary Ansley...

School system has 16 position vacancies

Dr. Robert Barron, Chairman of Habersham's Board of Education, says he fully expects to have all school system position vacancies filled by the start...

Overnight repairs begin on I-85 North, expect delays

NORCROSS, GA – The Georgia Department of Transportation will close up to three lanes of Interstate 85 northbound overnight for the next two weeks...

Baldwin Fire Chief recovering at Grady Hospital

See latest Baldwin Fire Chief released from hospital Baldwin Fire Chief Joseph "Joe" Roy is recovering in an Atlanta hospital after being hit by a...

Habitat for Humanity of NEGA dedicates 66th house

(Photo/David Owens) It's a moment Nanette Baughman says she'll never forget: The moment she turned over the first set of house keys to a family...

Motorcyclist killed in collision in Clarkesville

Authorities say alcohol may have played a part in the death of a motorcyclist killed in a collision on Sutton Mill Road in Clarkesville...

Baldwin Fire Chief struck by truck during boot drive

Last updated July 25, 2015 @ 7:15pm A Saturday morning fundraiser turned into a nightmare for firefighters in Habersham County when one of their own...

Cool Springs Circle neighbors push for pavement

For the past 19 years neighbors along Cool Springs Circle in the Fairview area have been trying to get their dirt road paved. This...

Arrendale Prison hosts first ever charter high school graduation

In a special ceremony Thursday at Lee Arrendale State Prison, 19 young women received their high school diplomas after completing a special program through...