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Northeast Georgia

Federal task force now involved in search for man charged with DUI and vehicular...

A federal task force is now involved in the search for a man accused of killing a UGA student in a DUI-related accident. In the...

GSP releases details of Memorial Day wreck that tied up traffic in Cornelia

A truck driver from Lawrenceville could face charges in connection with a wreck that tied up holiday traffic on GA 365 South in Cornelia. The...

Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter seeks adopters as facility nears full capacity

The Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter in Lavonia is issuing a plea to the community as it reaches critical capacity. The shelter must place 10 dogs...

29 BUI arrests and four injuries reported on state waterways over Memorial Day weekend

It was a relatively safe and sober Memorial Day weekend on Georgia's waterways. Game wardens responded to seven boating incidents across the state, resulting...

NGMC Gainesville to build new pediatric playground

A new chapter is beginning for young patients at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville. Through a $300,000 contribution from Norfolk Southern, the hospital...

14 fatalities reported on Georgia roads over Memorial Day weekend

At least 14 people died on Georgia’s roads over the long Memorial Day holiday weekend. According to the Georgia Department of Public Safety, traffic-related fatalities...

Fire destroys truck, damages home in Union County

A vehicle fire that spread to a nearby home caused significant damage on Saturday evening, May 24. Authorities say the incident began around 5:17...

GA 365 SB reopens after box truck wreck

Memorial Day travelers headed home from the long holiday weekend hit a snag in Cornelia Monday when a box truck overturned in the southbound...

Cause of Fieldale fire still undetermined as investigation continues

Officials have yet to determine the cause of a late-night fire at Fieldale Farms’ poultry processing plant as of Monday, May 26, according to...

Local VFW Post honors fallen heroes across generations

The Grant-Reeves VFW Post 7720 of Cornelia honored America's fallen soldiers in a solemn ceremony at the VFW Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Demorest Monday...

Stolen items recovered in Hart County burglary cases as authorities seek suspect

Authorities in Hart County made progress last week in several ongoing theft cases, including two incidents involving stolen zero-turn lawn mowers. On Friday, May 23,...

Baldwin will hold a public hearing on zoning, receive code compliance report

Baldwin will hold its next regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 27, at 6:30 p.m., at the Baldwin Municipal Courtroom, located at...