GDOT to suspend roadwork during holiday
ATLANTA – To ease Memorial Day weekend traffic congestion, the Georgia Department of Transportation is suspending construction-related lane closures on interstate and major state...
Alleged drug trafficker nabbed in undercover sting operation
A Loganville, Georgia man is in jail after allegedly trying to sell a pound of methamphetamine to an undercover drug agent in Banks County....
Habersham DA named to state Cannabis Commission
Governor Nathan Deal today appointed Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney Brian Rickman to the new Georgia Commission on Medical Cannabis.
Last month, Deal signed House...
Habersham leaders agree to hire deputies and firefighters
Habersham County Commissioners are still working their way through the proposed 2016 budget but have come to consensus on hiring new public safety personnel and...
School board hears balanced budget report
The Habersham County Board of Education heard and voted to approve a “tentative” 2016 budget presented by Chief Financial Officer Staci Newsome on Monday...
DA will pursue Demorest theft case
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Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney Brian Rickman says his office will work with the GBI to pursue criminal charges in...
Alleged scam artist targets local businesses
Hayes Country Corner Store owner Wayne Allen is clearly shocked that a man was able to walk into his store recently and walk out...
Habersham losing Economic Development Director to Oconee?
Habersham County Economic Development Director J. R. Charles is in talks for a similar job in Oconee County, Georgia.
"It is an honor to be considered for...
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Demorest releases investigation results
This is unedited video of the release on May 12, 2015 of the City of Demorest's internal investigation into the apparent theft of more...
Mountain Laurel Festival May 15th & 16th
The Mountain Laurel Festival has been held for more than 50 years in Clarkesville, and 2015’s event should be a special one. The Festival...
Sweet Bread’s downpayment official
Lee Hull presented the City of Demorest with a check for $21,000 at last night's called meeting. The payment is the official downpayment on...
Report: Rabun and White Counties among best GA High Schools
U.S. News & World Report is out with its rankings of the best high schools in Georgia and two local counties get bragging rights. Of the Georgia schools...