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...
Cleveland DDA updated on plans for the downtown area
The Cleveland Downtown Development Authority is reviewing projects that are expected to enhance the downtown area. The authority was reactivated in 2021 and has...
Acting TMU President addresses White County Rotary
As Truett McConnell University in Cleveland moves forward with an independent investigation concerning recent allegations of sexual abuse and a cover-up, TMU’s Acting President...
Baldwin officials debate paying animal control dues
Baldwin city council members were visibly distraught during the work session held on Tuesday, July 8, when they learned that the amount due to...
New Helen boundary lines approved
An intergovernmental Agreement has been reached between White County and the City of Helen to correct the city’s boundary map.
During the July 7 county...
Crowd packs Clayton City Council meeting to defend popular wine tasting room
CLAYTON, Ga. — A standing-room-only crowd filled the Clayton City Council chambers Monday night as residents rallied in support of Highroads Tasting Room, which...
White County Sheriff’s Office seizes pills, meth in drug bust
A traffic stop earlier this summer led to a drug bust in White County, according to a press release from the White County Sheriff’s...
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...
Cornelia police searching for individual moving homeless people into Habersham
The Cornelia Police Department is investigating reports that an individual from outside Habersham County is transporting homeless people into the area and relocating them...
Northeast Georgia man sentenced to 35 years for trafficking fentanyl
ATHENS, Ga. — A Hull man has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl and other drugs.
Dwan Maurice Hewlett, 41,...
Clarkesville Planning Commission approves proposed subdivision on Rocky Branch Road
Clarkesville took a big step toward a new residential development Tuesday, as the city Planning Commission unanimously approved a preliminary proposal to build a...