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North Georgia college student faces deportation despite wrongful traffic stop

As reported by WSB-TV, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will reportedly move forward with deportation proceedings against a North Georgia college student, even...

Habersham Central graduation set for May 23

Habersham Central High School will celebrate the Class of 2025 with its graduation ceremony on Friday, May 23, at 8:00 p.m. in Raider Stadium. In...

Bear sighting near Demorest Elementary prompts response from officials

A black bear sighting near Demorest Elementary School early Tuesday morning sparked a swift response from local authorities and school officials. The incident occurred...

Residential property values fluctuate as countywide reassessment wraps up

Residential property values in Habersham County may not rise as much as initially projected, according to county officials. During a regular meeting on Tuesday, May...

Kandy Kane Learning Center evacuated due to fire alarm

Kandy Kane Learning Center in Clarkesville was evacuated Tuesday, May 13, due to an activated fire alarm, according to public safety officials. Crews from Habersham...

Cleveland City Council aims to improve housing options with rezoning

Following two rezoning requests approved by the Cleveland City Council, more housing possibilities could soon be available. The council held two rezoning public hearings...

GTC commends employees, firefighters after Habersham Hills Cinemas fire

Georgia Theater Company (GTC) is expressing gratitude and praise for its employees and local emergency responders following a fire that broke out late Friday,...

Undocumented immigrant wanted for ‘mass murder’ arrested in Banks County

Federal authorities, with the support of the Banks County deputies, recently apprehended a man wanted in connection with a mass murder in Mexico, the...

Demorest approves expenditures for infrastructure, facility upgrades

In a called meeting on Monday, May 12, the Demorest City Council unanimously approved several key expenditures aimed at improving city infrastructure and addressing...

Collins to Piedmont grads: Pursue your passion, stay curious

As President Trump and Cabinet members made graduation rounds nationwide, Gainesville native and Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins returned to North Georgia to address...

Commencement speaker lineup for upcoming UNG graduations

The University of North Georgia (UNG) has announced its lineup of keynote speakers for the spring 2025 commencement ceremonies, which will take place on...

Habersham BOE takes step toward 2026 budget approval

At its regular meeting on Monday, May 12, the Habersham County Board of Education unanimously approved a proposed 2026 budget for all funds, setting...