FLOST sales tax discussed at White County Commission meeting
White County, Cleveland, and Helen officials are considering putting a 1 percent sales tax on the November ballot. If approved, revenue from the Floating...
Library cites higher demand for services in budget request
Nonprofits and agencies affiliated with local government presented their budget requests to Athens-Clarke County’s mayor and commission last week.
Five different agencies presented details on...
Third town hall on housing in Cornelia set for May 7
A third and final town hall over housing in Cornelia is set to take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, at...
Baldwin sets budget timeline for FY 2026
The Baldwin City Council has set its timeline for the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. During the city council’s work session on...
Cornelia approves multi-family development
Cornelia's Commission approved a preliminary site plan for a 60-unit multi-family development to be built in the city at a regular meeting Tuesday, May...
Teen accused of bringing loaded gun, THC vapes to school released on bond
An 18-year-old student arrested for allegedly carrying a loaded handgun and THC vapes onto a Hall County school campus is out of jail. Authorities...
Habersham schools project $8 million shortfall in $137 million budget proposal
Preliminary figures for Habersham County School District’s 2026 fiscal year budget were unveiled during a public hearing on Monday, May 5. Despite the significance...
East Hall High teacher, coach killed in motorcycle crash
Students and staff at East Hall High School are mourning the loss of a teacher and coach. Victor Vega passed away Tuesday morning in...
Police ask for public’s help after shooting Tuesday
The Elbert County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating a shooting incident that occurred near Limo Road on Tuesday, May 6.
According to the Elbert...
Inmate dies after medical emergency at Athens-Clarke County Jail
A 32-year-old inmate at the Athens-Clarke County Jail died Monday, May 5, following a medical emergency inside one of the facility's housing units, according...
Lawyer signals teen accused in Georgia school shooting that killed 4 is likely to...
WINDER, Ga. (AP) — A lawyer on Tuesday said the teen accused of killing four people in a shooting at Georgia’s Apalachee High School...
Swift, coordinated response brings missing Clarkesville man home safely
A rapid and coordinated effort by law enforcement, emergency responders, and a family friend led to the safe recovery of a missing Clarkesville man...