Midnight blaze displaces 9 Hall County residents
The Hall County Fire Marshal's Office says an early morning fire that displaced nine people and destroyed two mobile homes Wednesday was accidental. Fire...
Students gain hands-on experience through disaster drill
In partnership with local law enforcement agencies, around 200 Piedmont University students gained real-world, hands-on experience during a disaster drill that served as a...
Teen fatally injured in Stephens County wreck
A Toccoa teen died from injuries he suffered Tuesday in a single-vehicle crash in Stephens County, according to authorities. The March 18 crash occurred...
Town hall without Representative Mike Collins draws crowd of over 300
Tuesday evening, a crowd of over 300 people packed into the Athens-Clarke County Library for an event hosted by local Democratic organizations.
At the town...
Towns County volunteer firefighter accused of felony fraud
A volunteer firefighter from Towns County is being accused of multiple fraud-related offenses, according to GBI.
This is the second arrest of a Towns County...
Whitmire out, Lannon named interim Parks and Recreation Director
Former Habersham County Parks and Recreation Director Terry Lannon has returned to the job he held for two years in the early 2000s. Lannon...
Father, son charged with molesting same child victim
Following their arrests this week, a Gainesville man and his son remain in the Hall County Jail with no bond on charges related to...
Stephens officials talk issues at State Capitol
Stephens County Sheriff Rusty Fulbright recently traveled to the State Capitol alongside other county officials, engaging in key legislative discussions with state representatives.
On Thursday,...
Man apprehended near Maysville after fleeing on foot
A man with outstanding warrants was taken into custody after attempting to evade law enforcement by fleeing into the woods near Maysville Sunday evening,...
Man accused of kidnapping Hall County girl sentenced for sexual assault
The man accused of abducting and assaulting a 12-year-old Hall County girl will spend at least the next 15 years in prison.
Antonio Agustin-Ailon appeared...
Family, pets escape Baldwin apartment fire
A family escaped from their burning apartment Tuesday evening in Baldwin. The fire broke out at a residence at 108 King Street shortly before...
Developer blames ‘stagnant’ market for business park delay
A developer who purchased two lots in the Airport Business Park has responded to the Habersham County Development Authority after the board gave the...