Two displaced in Hall County mobile home fire
Two adults are displaced following a residential fire that destroyed a mobile home, detached garage, and outbuilding.
The fire in the 6100 block of Mt....
Brush fire destroys multiple buildings and vehicles in Commerce
Strong winds fanned a brush fire that resulted in heavy losses in Commerce.
The fire broke out shortly after 3 p.m. near Highway 326 and...
Habersham’s remaining departments pitch $18.2 M “wish list”
The Habersham County Commission heard from the remaining department heads and constitutional officers during the second day of the county’s budget review meetings.
Those department...
Spike in fires prompts warnings across Northeast Georgia
Recent incidents across Northeast Georgia serve as sobering reminders of the dangers of outdoor burning, especially in these hazardous fire weather conditions.
Local fire departments...
Restaurant owner charged with rape, kidnapping of 18-year-old employee
The manager and co-owner of a Winder restaurant is accused of kidnapping and raping an 18-year-old employee, police say. Officers arrested Daniel Barrios Catalan,...
Illegal backyard burn lands Toccoa man in jail
A 20-year-old Toccoa man was arrested after burning a large pile of garbage behind his residence, the Stephens County Sheriff's Office says.
On Monday night,...
GDOT unveils full list of road projects for Habersham County
Financed through millions of dollars sourced from federal and state funding, as planned, there are over 19 road projects designated by Georgia’s Department of...
Two found dead in possible murder-suicide near Athens-Clarke County
Authorities have opened an investigation into an incident that left two people dead at a residence on Mars Hill Road in Oconee County.
According to...
Habersham releases names of county manager finalists
Habersham County has released the names of the three finalists for the county manager position, vacated in December by former manager Alicia Vaughn.
County officials...
Hall County authorities search for suspect after hit-and-run
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office’s Accident Investigation Unit is searching for a suspect after a hit-and-run incident that authorities say left a moped rider...
Big Ridge Fire grows in Rabun County; Carolina wildfires force evacuations
Dozens of wildland firefighters continue battling a blaze burning out of control in the Warwoman Wildlife Management Area near Clayton.
According to the U.S. Forest...
Baldwin’s fire chief and assistant chief resign
Fire Chief Joe Roy and Assistant Fire Chief Shaun Benfield have resigned from their positions at the City of Baldwin Fire Department.
A press release...