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Northeast Georgia

Fire destroys boats and dock on Lake Hartwell; electrical issue suspected

HART COUNTY, Ga. — A fire early Saturday morning destroyed a private dock, boat, and personal watercraft on Lake Hartwell. Authorities say no one...

At least 9 killed on Georgia roads over long July 4th weekend

At least nine people have died on Georgia's roads over the long Independence Day holiday weekend. According to the Georgia Department of Public Safety,...

2 dead, 18 injured in 4th of July boating accidents in Georgia

A boat explosion on Lake Lanier that injured seven people is among a series of serious boating incidents reported across Georgia on the Fourth...

Athens-Clarke County seeks public input to help make streets safer

Athens-Clarke County is asking residents to help shape the future of roadway safety as it continues work under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe...

Georgia DNR says 7 injured in boat explosion on Lake Lanier

HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities have updated the number of people injured in a boat explosion Friday evening on Lake Lanier, now saying seven...

Your guide to more fireworks and fun this Fourth of July weekend

Happy Independence Day! Here are some places where you can celebrate our nation's 249th birthday this weekend in Northeast Georgia: Saturday, July 5 10 AM -...

Tradition and patriotism mark Glorious Fourth

Demorest Springs Park was filled with lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and red-white-and-blue pride as the city’s beloved Glorious Fourth celebration returned in full spirit...

PHOTO GALLERY: Demorest’s Glorious Fourth Parade

Hundreds of people lined Central Avenue Friday morning for Demorest's Glorious Fourth Parade. Dr. Ed Hendricks and his wife, Nancy, served as grand marshals...

Hartwell man dies after falling from pickup truck

A Hartwell man has died from injuries sustained in a fall from the back of a moving pickup truck, according to the Hart County...

DEA seizes 700-pound meth shipment in Gainesville

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) investigators say they stopped 700 pounds of methamphetamine from coming into Atlanta after a traffic stop involving a tractor-trailer in...

Clarkesville Library temporarily closed due to flooding

Employees at the Clarkesville Library will be serving guests outside the library building until 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 3. The city library flooded...

Habersham County Road Department prepares for higher storm frequency

With forecasts warning of an exceptionally active storm season this year, the Habersham County Road Department is ready to respond to storm-related damage across...