Yarbrough welcomed as acting president of TMU
Dr. John O. Yarbrough was named acting president of Truett McConnell University on June 6 following the placement of President Emir Caner on administrative leave...
Cleveland City Council adopts new charter
The City of Cleveland has a new organizational charter that was recently approved by the Georgia General Assembly and signed by Governor Brian Kemp.
The...
Athens-Clarke County Courthouse open for business
After months without elevator service, the Athens-Clarke County Courthouse is once again open for business.
The ACC courthouse has been without working elevators for the...
Heated budget battle in Baldwin as taxpayers demand answers, change
Around 40 people crowded into the Baldwin Municipal Courtroom Monday night to voice their opinions about the city's proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal...
Baldwin Council reappoints Venter for mayor pro tem
During the city's council meeting on June 9, Councilwoman Alice Venter was unanimously approved to maintain her position as Baldwin's mayor pro tempore for...
Cleveland City Council approves $8.1 million budget
The Cleveland City Council has approved a total FY 2025-2026 budget of $8,164,601, which includes general fund and enterprise funds. The approval came Monday...
Clarkesville lifts Boil Water Advisory
The Clarkesville Water Department has lifted its Boil Water Advisory for the area of Old Hardman Bottoms Road and Riverwilde subdivision.
The advisory was issued...
F.A.I.T.H. to break ground on new Power House and Healing Barn in Mt. Airy
A local nonprofit is preparing to take a major step forward in its mission to serve abuse survivors in Northeast Georgia. On Thursday, June...
Family mourns loss of Carnesville man killed in storm accident
A Northeast Georgia family is mourning the tragic loss of a brother and son. 56-year-old Jason Keith Payne was killed Saturday when a tree...
Motorcyclist seriously injured after being struck by truck
A Gainesville man suffered serious injuries when a Chevrolet pickup truck struck his motorcycle at the intersection of Clarks Bridge Road and Lula Road/SR...
Power restored to tens of thousands of Georgians, some outages remain
Severe weather swept across Georgia this weekend, leaving behind widespread power outages and property damage from high winds, heavy rain, and lightning. Utility crews...
Historic bell knocked to ground by storm now in safekeeping
A 131-year-old church bell gifted to a local church by William Jennings Demorest in 1894 has been moved to a secure location after Saturday's...