Second shooting victim identified
The second victim killed in last night's shooting spree in north Habersham has been identified. Authorities have confirmed the victim was Steve Singleton. He...
Massive manhunt ends with discovery of bodies
A four hour manhunt for an armed gunman ended abruptly Sunday after authorities discovered the alleged shooter's body outside the residence where they say...
Rep. Dan Gasaway: HB 100 adds new age restrictions for kindergarten
Rep. Dan Gasaway (R-Homer) represents the 28th GA House District. His district includes Stephens and Banks Counties and the southern end of Habersham.
Week six...
State arson dog dead at age 15; had successful crime-fighting career
Atlanta – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens today announced that Cotton, the state’s sixth and longest serving arson dog, died Feb. 19,...
Sheriff Terrell released from hospital
Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell is back home in Habersham, just hours after allegedly being shot by a former deputy. Terrell was wounded while...
Deadly shooting under investigation
Three people are confirmed dead in an apparent double-murder suicide at a home in the Winding Stair subdivision off of Highway 17 in Clarkesville....
Gunman dead
Now Habersham has received reports from reliable sources saying alleged shooter Anthony Giaquinta is dead. He apparently died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Giaquinta was...
Manuhunt underway, three shot, one confirmed dead
Law enforcement from all over Habersham and North Georgia are actively involved in a manhunt for a suspect in a shooting. Three have been...
Red Cross shelters on stand-by status
RESIDENTS URGED TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS; STAY OFF ICY ROADS
Saturday February 21, 2015 — With the improving weather forecast and power outages repaired in most...
Frozen pipes? Your homeowner’s coverage may help
Atlanta - With freezing temperatures and a wintry mix in the forecast, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens wants to remind Georgians that...
Power fully restored in Habersham
Electrical service is now fully restored to all but a handful of customers in Habersham County. Habersham Electric Membership Corporation reports power was fully...
County employee charged with theft
A Habersham County employee has been arrested and charged with stealing money from the County Probate Court office. Sheriff Joey Terrell says county maintenance...