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Northeast Georgia

Clarkesville lifts Boil Water Advisory

Clarkesville has lifted the Boil Water Advisory for city water customers on Llewellyn and York Streets and Habersham Place. The advisory was issued as a...

Stephens County approves grant for 3-plus miles in road improvements

A list of road improvements, paid for through a state grant, is set to come to Stephens County. During a regular meeting Tuesday, April 8,...

Elberton man killed in rear-end collision in Hart County

Authorities say a rear-end collision on Elberton Highway claimed the life of one man in Hart County on the morning of Wednesday, April 9. According...

Georgia legislators approve redevelopment powers for Demorest

Georgia state legislators passed last week a new law granting the city of Demorest the authority to exercise a wide range of redevelopment powers...

Stephens County Jail implements new body scanner to combat contraband

In an effort to combat the introduction of illegal drugs into the county jail system, the Stephens County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase...

With new tax laws looming, Baldwin delays issuing rollback rate estimate

The Baldwin City Council is holding off on issuing an estimated rollback millage rate for now as city officials grapple with new property tax...

Banks County Sheriff’s Office responds to viral video of deputies’ comments during arrest

The Banks County Sheriff's Office is addressing public outcry following a viral video that appears to show deputies making inappropriate comments about a young...

District 51 senator talks 2025 legislative session, possible plans for higher office

On Friday, April 4, the final day of Georgia's legislative session, Sen. Steve Gooch (R-Dahlonega) told Now Habersham at the Capitol that he feels this...

New parking policy in Clarkesville seeks to free up space

Parking changes will be coming to downtown Clarkesville. During a work session Monday, April 7, Clarkesville City Council approved a policy change spearheaded by Councilman...

Clarkesville implements 60 day moratorium on development

In a unanimous vote during a work session on Monday, April 7, Clarkesville leaders approved a 60-day moratorium on new development citywide. Councilman Franklin Brown...

Library supporters pack the White County commission meeting

CLEVELAND, Ga. (WRWH) — Friends of the White County Library have a mission: They want the new Library built now and don't want any...

Baldwin City Council will hold spring retreat this week

The Baldwin City Council will hold its two-day spring retreat this week to prepare for the 2026 budget and discuss the city's strategic direction...