Proposed Habersham budget inline with 2025 budget
The Habersham County budget review meetings have come and gone and it appears that no new spending maybe on the horizon. A total for...
Cornelia Rails to Trails project on hold after federal cuts
A federally-funded, off-road pedestrian path planned in Cornelia has been delayed indefinitely following recent budget cuts at the national level.
As planned, following the old...
Woman found dead at Toccoa Motel
A woman's body was found at Toccoa Motel located off South Pond Street late Monday morning after she didn't check out at the appointed...
GA 365 North wreck slows traffic in Baldwin
Habersham County emergency personnel responded to a report of a wreck with injuries Tuesday afternoon in Baldwin.
The multi-vehicle wreck happened shortly before 4 p.m....
Multiple people arrested on drug, firearm charges in Union County
Four people were recently arrested in two separate cases involving drugs and firearms on Sunday, March 23, according to the Union County Sheriff's Office.
Police...
Big Ridge Fire containment up to 20%
After two days of rain and ongoing efforts by firefighters, containment of the Big Ridge Fire in Rabun County now is up to 20%,...
Cornelia talks affordable housing needs at town hall
The city of Cornelia hosted a town hall meeting to open a community-wide dialogue on housing at Cornelia Elementary School Monday, March 31.
During the...
White County police K9s receive body armor donation
Two canine officers with the White County Sheriff’s Office are now better protected after a generous donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in...
Clarkesville Package Store shoplifting suspects identified
Three Florida teenagers face charges in connection to a violent shoplifting incident at Clarkesville Package Store over the weekend. Police identified them late Monday...
Demorest will discuss downtown pavilion upgrade, fire inspection ordinance
The Demorest City Council will discuss upgrading the downtown pavilion and an amendment to the fire inspection ordinance during its regular meeting on Tuesday,...
Delays expected as application deadline for homestead exemption approaches
With the deadline fast approaching, the Habersham County Tax Assessors Office is seeing an influx of applicants coming to the office to apply for...
Efforts to contain Big Ridge Fire continue as rain improves conditions
As firefighters continue to battle the Big Ridge blaze in Rabun County, recent precipitation has helped crews better contain the fire's spread, the U.S....