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Vehicular homicide case may soon go to grand jury

The case against a Cornelia woman charged with vehicular homicide may soon be bound over to a Hall County Grand Jury. Hall County District Attorney...

Soque Scenic Byway: Good intentions gone awry

Last night a friend asked me, "What is this scenic byway stuff all about?" I was struck by his question. As a journalist I've...

Clarkesville won’t pursue byway

The City of Clarkesville says it no longer will actively pursue efforts to designate a 46.9 mile stretch of road in Habersham County as...

Elections board focuses on “process improvement”

The Habersham County Board of Elections will focus on "process improvement" to shorten the long lines that plagued voters and poll workers in Clarkesville...

Car catches fire in Hwy. 365 wreck

Several people escaped injury following a multi-vehicle wreck and car fire on Highway 365 south of Level Grove Road. The accident happened around 8:30...

Clarkesville rebuilds

The City of Clarkesville is moving forward with efforts to rebuild after a fire in March that heavily damaged part of the town square. During...

Mounting opposition to byway

Habersham County Commissioners may soon decide the fate of the proposed Soque Scenic Byway. They're expected to vote in February on whether to continue...

Prison guard charged with sexual assault

A former prison guard at Lee Arrendale State Prison in Alto is in jail charged with sexually assaulting an inmate. Ann Marie Johnson of Alto...

Woman charged in robbery case

A 32-year old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the investigation into the recent armed robbery at ABC Food Store in...

Demorest city manager demoted

Long-time Demorest City Manager Juanita Crumley has been demoted to the position of city clerk on the heels of an investigation into more than...

Investigative report on missing Demorest funds

The following is the investigative report of Eason Investigative Services to the City of Demorest. Eason is the firm hired by the City to...

Third ABC Food robbery suspect arrested

The manhunt is over for a third suspect wanted in connection with Monday's armed robbery of the ABC Food Store in Cornelia. Cornelia Police Chief...