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486 seniors graduate from Habersham Central and the Success Academy

They walked into Raider Stadium as seniors and left as high school graduates. Friday night, 469 students from Habersham Central High School and 17...

259 students graduate from White County High School

Just outside of Cleveland, U.S. 129 was packed as families gathered at White County High School’s football stadium to celebrate the school’s graduating class...

A night to remember: Stephens County High School’s graduation 2025

Under a clear sky and a gentle, cool breeze, Stephens County High School celebrated its graduating Class of 2025 with a heartfelt and memorable...

FedEx driver arrested after allegedly stealing Union County Fire Dept. credit card

A FedEx driver was arrested on financial fraud charges after allegedly stealing the number of a government credit card in Union County earlier this...

Defense seeks to suppress evidence in Rivera-Sanchez murder case

The defense attorney for Angel de Jesus Rivera-Sanchez, accused of murdering a Habersham County woman last October, is seeking to suppress statements the suspect...

Water system failure disrupts portions of Stephens County Hospital

A water system malfunction disrupted operations at Stephens County Hospital on Wednesday morning, May 21. A pressure reducing valve in the hospital's plumbing system...

State opens investigation into Habersham Elections Office for ‘illegal voting’ in 2018 primary

The Habersham County Elections Office is facing renewed scrutiny from state election officials and a former lawmaker over allegations that multiple voters cast ballots...

Habersham County Commission honors Lenay Gerrin for Outstanding Service

During a recent county commission meeting, Lenay Gerrin, Special Events & Program Manager for the Habersham County Parks & Recreation Department, received special recognition...

Two arrested for arson after fires at Southeast Clarke Park

Two individuals now face arson charges after allegedly setting fires at an Athens-Clarke County park. The Athens-Clarke County Fire Department Fire Marshal’s Office recently concluded...

Firefighters extinguish blaze in Athens

Athens-Clarke County firefighters extinguished a residential structure fire off Cherokee Road in Athens just after 9 a.m. Friday morning, May 23, arriving to find...

Level Grove Pastor Brian James honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

Brian James, the senior pastor of Level Grove Baptist Church since 2006 and a 1990 graduate of Habersham Central High School, became the sixth...

Yonah Preserve Recreation Center now open

CLEVELAND, Ga. - The much-anticipated ribbon cutting and official opening of the new White County Park Recreation Center at Yonah Preserve was held Thursday...