Habersham County landfill offering free wood chips, mulch to the public
Residents of Habersham County will soon have access to free wood chips and mulch, courtesy of the Habersham County Landfill, according to Public Information...
No injuries after semi-truck catches fire in Clarkesville
Nobody was injured when a semi-truck caught fire at 128 West Louise Street in Clarkesville Monday, May 5.
Clarkesville Fire Department had responded to the...
NWS confirms EF1 tornado touched down in Hall County
The twister, with wind speeds of up to 90 mph, touched down at 6:55 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025, northwest of Gainesville. It...
Clarkesville to consider passing leash ordinance Monday
The city of Clarkesville could potentially adopt an ordinance that would implement new requirements for leashes for dogs within city limits on Monday.
The regular...
Habersham Board of Ed to hold budget hearing Monday
The Habersham County Board of Education is set to hold a second public hearing over the proposed 2026 budget at 4:30 p.m. Monday, May...
Banks County Sheriff’s Office holds joint training with Forsyth
Last week, the Crime Scene Unit from Banks County joined forces with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office for a collaborative, hands-on training session aimed...
Former metro Atlanta police officer faces child exploitation charges in North Georgia
A former metro Atlanta law enforcement officer has been arrested in connection with a child exploitation investigation in Gilmer County.
According to the Gilmer County...
New video shows last known whereabouts of brothers found dead on Bell Mountain
Nearly two months after twin brothers were found dead from gunshot wounds on Bell Mountain in Towns County, newly released surveillance footage reveals their...
Habersham County seeks applicants for local board appointments
The Habersham County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from qualified residents interested in serving on several local boards. The deadline to apply is...
Republican candidates for state party leadership speak at 9th District Forum in Cornelia
More than 70 delegates, alternates, and guests gathered Thursday evening at the Cornelia Community House for a Republican candidate forum hosted by the 9th...
Mt. Airy to consider second reading of abandoned vehicle ordinance, library support
The Mt. Airy Town Council will consider the second reading and potential adoption of amendments to the town’s Abandoned Vehicles Ordinance and a request...
Wastewater treatment facility proposed on Broad River sparks controversy
A proposed wastewater treatment facility on the Broad River in Franklin County remains a point of contention, stirring strong community opposition and igniting controversy.
That...