Hart County seniors named STAR Students
HARTWELL, Ga. — Hart County High School seniors Elijah Lloyd and Delana Rice have been named the Hart County Charter System’s 2026 PAGE STAR...
Small plane makes emergency landing on Gainesville roadway
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A single-engine airplane made an emergency landing on a busy Gainesville roadway Monday, striking multiple vehicles and forcing the closure of...
Former boyfriend testifies in Day 6 of UGA law student murder trial
Chris Melton, the former boyfriend of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker, gave emotional testimony about the impact her 2001 murder has had...
Five arrested in Stephens County burglary investigation
STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. — Five people have been arrested in connection with a burglary and theft investigation that began at a residence on Highway...
Woman arrested after Lavonia house fire
LAVONIA, Ga. — A Lavonia woman has been arrested on an arson charge following an early-morning house fire Sunday, authorities said.
Firefighters and police were...
Harper seeks return to Habersham County Commission
Andrea Harper has announced she is running for the Habersham County Commission District 2 seat, seeking a return to the board after stepping down...
Cornelia’s $51 million investment reflects infrastructure demands tied to growth
As 2026 begins, Cornelia stands at a pivotal point, facing rising housing costs while investing in infrastructure to support sustained growth. The January city...
Hall County Democrat Soracco lays out platform in House District 29 race
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Scott Soracco, a retired Army officer and former federal emergency management official, is running unopposed in the Democratic primary for Georgia...
Mt. Airy council to revisit engineering services after storm delay
MT. AIRY, Ga. — The Mt. Airy Town Council will meet Monday night to take up several business items that were postponed last week...
Trial to begin in Georgia for the father of the Apalachee High School shooting...
ATLANTA (AP) — Jury selection is set to begin Monday in the trial of a man whose teenage son is accused of killing two...
Authorities warn of rising phone scams across Northeast Georgia
Law enforcement agencies across Northeast Georgia are warning residents to stay alert as reports of phone scams continue to grow, with criminals increasingly impersonating...
Missing Columbus teen may have been in Toccoa
The search for a missing Columbus teenager has extended into Northeast Georgia. 17-year-old Ashley Butler went missing a week ago. The Toccoa Police Department...