Student arrested after altercation at Success Academy
A student at Habersham County's Success Academy was arrested in late February following a physical altercation with another student, according to the Habersham County...
Demorest lifts boil water advisory
The boil water advisory issued for parts of Demorest earlier this week has been lifted, according to officials.
The advisory came amid the city's continuing...
Crews extinguish brush fire in Lumpkin County
No injuries were reported after a brush fire in Lumpkin County on Tuesday, March 11, according to the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office.
In a coordinated...
Canon city employee arrested after verbal altercation with elected officials
A Canon city employee was arrested last week after an alleged tense encounter with elected officials, according to the Canon Police Department.Â
Canon is a...
White County urges public to take action to prevent wildfires
Amid ongoing dangerous fire conditions, White County officials have urged residents to take proactive steps to protect their homes and property from the threat...
North Carolina man charged after body found near Clarke County
A North Carolina man has been arrested in another state for his alleged involvement in the death of David J. Stewart, 69, of Winterville,...
Authorities recover vehicle stolen out of Franklin County
A vehicle allegedly stolen out of Franklin County was recovered early Wednesday morning after a traffic stop in Elbert County.
According to the Elbert County...
Cleveland City Council approves mixed-use development near Walmart off Hwy. 129
On Monday, the Cleveland City Council unanimously approved the new proposed mixed-use development project across from Walmart.
Following an annexation public hearing on the issue,...
Police arrest suspect in connection with Gainesville shooting
A man wanted in connection with a recent shooting in Gainesville has been arrested, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
Authorities said on Tuesday, March...
Baldwin and Toccoa Police seek help identifying theft suspects
The Baldwin and Toccoa Police Departments are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a group of individuals linked to thefts in the two...
Franklin, set to officially become superintendent early, names new Ninth Grade Academy principal
Assistant Superintendent Patrick Franklin will replace Superintendent Matthew Cooper on Thursday, March 13. And, on Monday, in what is essentially his first official action...
White County Commision chair visits Capitol
One of White County’s top leaders recently spent a day with state lawmakers.
White County Board of Commissioners Chairman Travis Turner spent time at the...