Forest Service closes Big Ridge Fire Area in Rabun County
The U.S. Forest Service has closed public access to the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest northeast of Clayton, where the Big Ridge Fire is burning. The...
Authorities capture suspect after dangerous roadside incident
A multi-agency search effort led to the arrest of a man accused of using a firearm to threaten a woman and her child following...
Dahlonega man accused of stealing over $14M in trade secrets
A Dahlonega man has been charged with felony theft of trade secrets after allegedly stealing proprietary information worth more than $14 million from his...
Frizsell murder case defendants granted continuances
Court cases are proceeding slowly against four defendants charged in connection to the murder of a Mountain City, Georgia, woman.
Chris Shields, Jessica Smith, Andrew...
GDOT and residents talk roads, transportation in Habersham at NGTC
Over 50 people attended a Partnership Habersham-hosted meeting at North Georgia Technical College Wednesday, March 26 – when residents and local leaders saw a...
‘No consensus’ yet by commissioners on Habersham County manager job
Habersham County’s Commission is considering three candidates who could be selected as the successor of former county manager Alicia Vaughn, who stepped down in...
Gainesville man arrested for over $12,000-worth of methamphetamine in Hall County raid
A Gainesville man was arrested on drug trafficking charges Thursday, March 27, after Hall County Sheriff’s Office investigators allegedly seized methamphetamine valued at more...
Electrical problem could be to blame for Banks County house fire
No one was injured, but a fire caused extensive damage to a Banks County home. Banks County Fire Chief Steve Nichols says the resident...
Homer man faces trafficking charges in White County
A routine traffic stop in White County on Wednesday, March 26, led to the arrest of a Homer man on multiple drug-related charges, including...
Traffic stop leads to drug trafficking arrests in Hall, Madison Counties
A recent investigation by the Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Special Investigations Unit (SIU) resulted in the arrest of a Gainesville man on methamphetamine...
Habersham county agencies request $791,581 in funding for 2026
Several non-profit agencies serving Habersham County presented their budget requests on the final day of the county's budget review meetings, showcasing their programs for...
USDA Forest Service implements campfire ban across Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
The USDA Forest Service has announced a campfire ban across the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in response to heightened fire risks caused by prolonged dry...