Proposed White County budget down nearly 4% over current year spending
White County Manager Derick Canupp presented county commissioners with a proposed $31.7 million budget for next year. He called it "lean," at 3.89% less than...
Habersham County eyes SPLOST 8 for 2025 ballot, considers future FLOST
Habersham County is beginning early preparations for a new Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST 8), with plans to place it on the...
Clarkesville man arrested, charged with child molestation and ‘grooming a minor’
A Clarkesville man is in jail, facing multiple child sex abuse charges, according to the Habersham County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies arrested 42-year-old Ronnie Lee Coley...
Fatal crash in Athens leaves two pedestrians dead
A Bogart woman faces vehicular homicide charges in the deaths of two pedestrians who were struck and killed in Athens.
The double fatal crash occurred...
Power restored in Cornelia after excavator hits utility pole
Power has been restored to most customers in the Cornelia area as of 4:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. According to findenergy.com, the height of the...
Maysville man arrested for $40,000 in stolen items
A Maysville man is facing multiple charges following a high-speed chase and theft investigation in Banks County that began on April 17.
According to the...
Runaway teens found safe
The Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office says three teens who ran away from a North Georgia treatment facility have been found safe.
On Sunday, April 27,...
Murder suspect arrested after high-speed chase
A man wanted for murder in Columbus, Georgia, was apprehended in Banks County on Monday, April 28, following a brief police pursuit on Interstate...
Old courthouse demolition ahead of schedule
The old Habersham County courthouse building is coming down ahead of schedule, and in accordance with regulatory protocol, according to city officials.
Clarkesville City Manager...
Baldwin denies library funding request, receives police department report
The Baldwin City Council voted unanimously on Monday, April 28, to deny a $5,000 annual funding request from the Habersham County Library System, citing...
Krockum recognized for commitment to safety at Habersham schools
Habersham County Sheriff Robin Krockum was recognized by school system officials for his continued commitment to school safety during a regular board of education...
Piedmont women’s golf holds steady in second at USA South Tournament
The Piedmont University women's golf team held steady in second place after day two at the USA South Conference Tournament. Erin Donovan continues to sit...