Funeral set for former Cleveland Police Chief John Foster
Funeral arrangements have been announced for a local, longtime public servant. Former Cleveland Police Chief John Foster will be laid to rest on Wednesday,...
Driver charged in fatal North Hall wreck that killed Gainesville woman
A Baldwin man faces multiple charges, including first-degree vehicular homicide, following a deadly crash in North Hall County on Friday, July 11.
The Hall County...
New ACC Gov County Manager faces lawsuits in Virginia
Athens' new county manager, set to be approved Tuesday, has been called out in two lawsuits for events pertaining to his previous job.
The finalist...
Athens man charged with vehicular homicide in fatal weekend crash
A motorcyclist died in a crash early Sunday in downtown Athens, and police have charged the other driver involved.
Athens-Clarke County officers responded to the...
‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ kicks off across Georgia and Southeast
Law enforcement officers across Georgia and four neighboring states are teaming up to crack down on speeding and aggressive driving. Operation Southern Slow Down...
Young bear rescued after wandering with pretzel container stuck on head
Georgia wildlife officials responded to more than a dozen calls last weekend about an unusual bear sighting—one involving a plastic pretzel container and a...
Sheriff to address jail deaths, medical emergencies in Athens press conference
ATHENS, GA — Clarke County Sheriff John Q. Williams will hold a press conference on Monday, July 14, to address recent medical emergencies and...
Habersham tax digest to be discussed at July 14 Board of Assessors meeting
Habersham's 2025 tax digest will be discussed at the upcoming Board of Tax Assessors meeting on Monday, July 14. The assessors must approve the...
Cleveland mourns sudden passing of former Police Chief John Foster
The City of Cleveland is mourning the sudden loss of former Police Chief John Foster, who passed away from a massive heart attack on...
Fatal crash in North Hall leaves one dead, three hospitalized
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — A woman is dead and three others are injured after a single-car crash Friday afternoon in North Hall County.
The wreck...
Federal funding freeze jeopardizes after-school programs in Northeast Georgia
A federal freeze on education funding is putting vital after-school programs in Northeast Georgia at risk.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier (BGCL) said...
Homeless encampment discovered outside Cornelia, three issued trespass warnings
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office Code Enforcement Division responded Thursday to a complaint of a homeless encampment on private property just outside the city...