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Northeast Georgia

Gainesville lottery player wins $2 million Mega Millions prize

A Gainesville resident is celebrating a life-changing win after hitting a $2 million prize in the June 20 Mega Millions drawing. The winning ticket, purchased...

Southern hospitality meets heartfelt cause at Demorest benefit barbecue

Forget the typical ballroom fundraiser with tables resembling oversized wedding cakes and stuffy speeches—Sunday night’s Price to Play benefit in Demorest was something entirely...

White County hosts public hearing on Joint Comprehensive Plan June 24

White County, along with the cities of Cleveland and Helen, is inviting residents to attend a public hearing to learn more about the development...

Some counties, including White, limiting precincts for PSC runoff

White County is one of several counties statewide expected to limit the number of open polling precincts for the July 15 Democratic Public Service...

White County schools will continue free student meals

Next year, students will continue to eat breakfast and lunch free of charge in White County's public schools as part of a federally funded...

Public hearing on Habersham’s proposed budget June 23

The Habersham County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting on Monday, June 23, at 6:00 p.m. to present and conduct a...

Weekend fire destroys home on Fieldale Road in Stephens County

Firefighters from multiple departments responded to a house fire early Friday morning that left a home heavily damaged and displaced its residents. According to the...

Top dogs: HCSO K-9 team wins first place at Georgia Police and Fire Games

Habersham County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Eugene Kemp and his K-9 partner, Roxy, proved they’re the team to beat! The pair took first place in...

White County High grad makes good on Broadway

A Georgia playwright and college professor is luring teens to Broadway with John Proctor is the Villain, inspired by a 70-year-old play and Y2K...

Hart County deputies investigate early morning shooting

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Friday morning following an argument at a home southwest of Hartwell. Just before...

Truett McConnell University expands Title IX role in wake of sex abuse allegations

As Truett McConnell University undergoes an independent investigation into recent sexual abuse allegations against a former administrator, school officials are moving to bolster student...

Toddler killed in tragic driveway accident in Northeast Georgia

A one-year-old child died Thursday evening in a heartbreaking accident involving a family vehicle in Elbert County. Elbert County Coroner Chuck Almond identified the child...